VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem, is recruiting high school students entering grades 10-12 for their YLEAD Leadership Program, which will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12-16. This program helps participants develop critical leadership skills and provides opportunities to engage in various service projects throughout the week. For an application, go to www. volunteerlv.org/y-LEAD. Deadline is June 25. For questions contact youth@ volunteerlv.org.
AMERICAN RED CROSS PA RIVERS CHAPTER,
Allentown, needs disaster health services volunteers to provide health-related services and secure resources to meet the health needs of people affected by disaster and of the workforce providing disaster relief. Must have an active unencumbered license or certification in one of the following: RN, NP, LPN, LVN, EMT, Md/DO, PA. Contact Grace Palmer, 570-202-5801, grace.palmer@redcross. org.
CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, Allentown, needs adults and teens, minimum age 14 or 6 with adult, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays June 21 to July 30 for our six-week day camp. You will help us create the magic of childhood for special needs kids and their siblings with crafts, activities, special guest entertainment, and enjoy the playground and splashpad on the campus. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Emily Werner, 610-791-5683, emily@camelotforchildren.org.
CAY GALGON LIFE HOUSE, Bethlehem, needs individuals or groups for our Support Staff Task Force. Duties include providing safety and security to the residents and assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the house. Child abuse, FBI, and criminal background checks, mandated reporter clearance, and on-site training required. Various shifts available throughout the week, including weekends and overnights. Contact Christine Duddy, 610-867-9546, christine@caygalgonlifehouse.org.
CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND
REHAB, Fountain Hill and Allentown, is hosting family visits 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and needs volunteers to greet visitors, help them sign in, and escort them to the visit location. Shifts are generally two hours long. All volunteers need to be fully vaccinated and pass a criminal history clearance. Contact Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS PENNSYLVANIA-GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY POCONO REGION
needs volunteers to serve as primary point of contact for all questions related to COVID-19 mitigation processes at practice training site. Administer screenings and temperature checks to all participants, maximum of eight athletes with two coaches. Monitor and execute safety protocols. Must have access to computer, internet access and a basic understanding of Google products (Forms & Sheets). Contact Coryna Barberis, 610-850-0449, cbarberis@specialolympicspa.org.
THE KINDNESS PROJECT, Emmaus, needs general construction, carpentry, flooring, drywall, electrical and plumbing professionals to help rehab a new property in Emmaus to better accommodate the foster families we serve. Contact Jenae Holtzhafer, 484-2329674, kindnessprojectlv@gmail.com.
THE WHOLE LIFE CENTER, Easton, needs volunteers 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month to assist with assembling boxes of food and then take out to clients’ cars. Also one or two volunteers are needed 9:30-11 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month to assemble boxes of Fresh Food for Seniors. All volunteers must be over 18 and under 65: we cannot accept volunteers for community service hours. Contact Donna Lavin, 610-746-6405, donna@ wholelifectr.org.
Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a directory of Lehigh Valley nonprofits in need of volunteers at 610-807-0336 or e-mail: vc@volunteerlv.org. Go to www. volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.