VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
ANTINANCO EARTH ARTS SCHOOL, Bath, needs local volunteers, youth groups, high school and undergraduate students to participate in a tree planting event 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 27 where it will plant 25 American chestnut trees at Muhlenberg College’s Lee and Virginia Graver Arboretum in Bath. The project includes educational presentations by environmental and reforestation experts, and the distribution of educational materials on environmental literacy, sustainability, reforestation and tree planting. In addition, a field course to high school and undergrad students will be offered. Community service certificates are available upon request. For event details, go to www.antinanco.org/ american-chestnut-tree-planting2020. Contact Lauren Roderick, 1-917-685-1223, lroderick@antinanco.org.
FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem, needs volunteers to help sort Avon product so it can be put into boxes for children and families in need. Gloves will be provided, but masks will not; volunteers will need to bring their own. Volunteers must be able to stand for three hours at a time and will need to be able to lift 15-25 pounds. Bring water/drinks, and no food will be allowed. Children 11-15 years of age can volunteer with parental supervision. Go to feedthechildren.volunteerhub.com/ to register for date(s).
INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION NETWORK LEHIGH VALLEY provides 24/7 door-through-door ride service for seniors age 60 and over and visually impaired adults to any destination in the Lehigh Valley. It needs volunteer drivers to help with increasing demand. All rides in Lehigh Valley only. Drive when and where you want. No minimum hours required. Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. Contact Jessie Shappell, 610-4191645, jessie.shappell@itnlehighvalley.org.
LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY needs volunteers to help care for four cats that will be up for adoption at PetSmart, Bethlehem. Two volunteers are needed for each 8-10 a.m. shift and 5-7 p.m. shift. Volunteer for one or more shifts throughout August. Each shift would feed, clean, scoop and socialize with the cats. Minimum age 14 with adult supervision. Contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org.
MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE, Allentown, needs volunteers to clean the gardens at the museum and get it ready for a small artifact show Saturday. It can accommodate helpers 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Sunday. All ages and group sizes welcomed; under 16 must come with parents. Tools available but welcome to bring your own. Contact Pat at 610-797-2121 or info@museumofindianculture.org.
TURNING POINT OF LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown, is accepting applications for its board of directors from people who are passionate about our mission and committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of the people it supports. Go to the Staff & Board page on its website to find the link to the board assessment: www.turningpointlv.org/home/staff-board/. Questions? Contact Andrea Search, 610-797-0530, ext. 229, andreas@turningpointlv.org.
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY is continuing to support community nonprofits. In response to COVID-19, it has created a webpage to post information on volunteer needs as well as specific support of supplies for the nonprofit organizations. The site is updated regularly by the nonprofits. Go to www.volunteerlv.org/ covid-19 to see how to help.