VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Assist with literacy activities in a kindergarten or first grade classroom in the Allentown School District one hour or more per week. Allentown School District Foundation requires clearances and attendance at an orientation session. The first orientation of the 2022-23 school year will be held1-2 p.m. Oct. 5 at Hays Elementary School. Preregistration required. Adults only. Contact Vicki Newhard, 484-765-4121, newhardv@ allentownsd.org .
Take compelling photos and videos for marketing and fundraising for Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown. Requires basic photography and video skills, creativity, organizational skills and attention to detail. Background checks, trainings and all required safe environment paperwork must be completed. 1-5 hours per week. Contact Bob Olney, 610-435-1541 x327, rolney@allentowndiocese.org .
Become a lifeline for Lehigh Valley seniors.
A rewarding volunteer opportunity awaits you as a volunteer driver with Independent Transportation Network Lehigh Valley. Meet new people and make new friends as you drive seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores or to visit a loved one. Choose times, days, and areas you wish to drive. Must have own vehicle and clean driving record. All rides in Lehigh Valley area only. Minimum age 24. Contact Lois Favier, 610-419-1645, lois.favier@itnlehighvalley.org .
Volunteer Coordinator needed to recruit new volunteers and/or promote opportunities for people who want more hours in their schedule for the Nazareth Center for the Arts. The Volunteer Coordinator will work with the organization’s board to stay informed on administrative changes, schedule changes, etc. Contact Jenny Swanker, 484-554-5867, nazaretharts@gmail.com .
Gift Basket Bingo Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 8th at Rosemont Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, hosted by Northeast Community Center. The organization is seeking up to five volunteers to assist during the event with tasks including setup, running of different tables at the event (raffle, food, registration) and cleanup. Shifts available between 10 a.m. and 6 p. m. Contact Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org .
Fowler Literacy Center at ProJeCt of Easton is now accepting volunteer applications for the position of test proctor.
Volunteers will ensure a controlled testing environment that will allow test-takers to perform to the very best of their abilities for the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems test and/ or the General Education Development test. Training required. Time commitment: 2-10 hours per week. Contact Morgan McKay, 610) 258-4361 x18, development@projecteaston.org .
Sights For Hope is in search of compassionate and energetic individuals to assist clients with visual impairments during weekly walks at the South Mall each Wednesday Morning from 9-10:30 a.m. Clients walk for exercise and need companions as sighted guides during this time. Sighted guide training provided, and current FBI criminal background check clearance required. Minimum age 21. Contact Rita Lang, 610-433-6018 x225, rita@sightsforhope.org .
Volunteers needed 1-5 p.m. Oct. 16 for the Open Gate Farm Tour at The Gress Mountain Ranch, Orefield. Help needed with many areas, including setup before the event at 10 a.m. visitor parking, bake sale table, food and beverage tables, ‘gate keeper’ for animal stalls and breakdown after the event at 5 p.m. Minimum age 14. Contact Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122, gressranch@ gmail.com.