VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Seeking volunteers with basic computer skills to assist Day Center Guests one-on-one with online applications for benefits, employment searches, housing searches and locating local services at Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering. Shifts available 1-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Adults only. Contact Maria Shior, 484-602-5505, mshior@ bes-inc.org.
Community Bike Works needs volunteers to help in its food pantry at Keck Park, Allentown. There are a variety of needs from heavier lifting to seated work 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Up to three volunteers each day. Minimum age 15 with adult. Contact Dave Edinger, 484-655-4869, dedinger@communitybikeworks.org.
Our small dogs need your love and some social skills, as well as a daily walk, clean kennels, and fresh water and food. The dogs at the Lehigh Valley Humane Society in Allentown need attention every morning from 8-11 a.m. Adults only. Contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org.
Every year, Lehigh Valley SCORE helps entrepreneurs achieve new levels of success. Mentoring is a way for you to give back, connect with fellow business owners and share your knowledge with others. The organization partners with the Small Business Administration and local agencies who assist small business startups or local small businesses who need assistance. Contact Tracy Damiani, 610- 266-3000, tracy.damiani@scorevolunteer.org.
Assemble Luminaria kits consisting of candles, sand, and paper bags for New Bethany Ministries at Center Valley Parkway in Center Valley 4-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday Oct. 18 until Nov. 21. This is a great opportunity for employee, social, or faithbased and other community groups to volunteer together. Adult supervision required for volunteers under 16. Contact Tim Burke, 610-691-5602, tburke@newbethanyministries.org.
Drivers are needed to take seniors or disabled clients grocery shopping and/or to medical appointments. Mileage reimbursement available and excess automobile insurance provided by ShareCare Faith in Action. Must submit to a criminal background check and attend an orientation training. One to two rides a month makes a difference in someone’s life. Minimum age 21 or 18 with adult. Contact Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@ aol.com.
Volunteers are needed for vision screenings in Lehigh Valley public schools, preschools, and day care centers for children ages 6 months and up. Assist in entering data in our Spot machine to enable us to screen the children’s eyes and to help us with reading fun stories and educating the children about eye health and safety. Training provided by Sights For Hope. Flexible monthly shifts. Contact Rita Lang, 610-433-6018, ext. 225, rita@sightsforhope.org.
The Gress Mountain Ranch, Orefield, is participating in the Lehigh County Open Gate Farm Tour 1-5 p.m. Oct. 16. Help is 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.