VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Slate Belt Rising is seeking volunteers for three subcommittees –Quality, Affordable Housing; Vibrant Economic Climate; Regional Cooperation and Community Engagement. Slate Belt Rising, a subsidiary of Community Action Lehigh Valley, is a community revitalization initiative serving the boroughs of Bangor, Pen Argyl, Portland, and Wind Gap. In the coming months, the organization will begin implementation for projects in a new six-year community plan. Minimum age 18 or 16 with adult. Contact Jaana Kelley, 484-8931030, jkelley@caclv.org.
Help to impact the lives of young people of diverse backgrounds by providing life skills education as part of golf instruction that promotes positive values, physical skills and sportsmanship. First Tee Lehigh Valley & Berks ask you to share your passion and join its board of directors.
Meetings are at 8 a.m. the third Friday of each month via Zoom and at various locations in Lehigh and Berks counties. Contact Fred Keller, 610-8685290, fkeller@embraceyourdreams.org.
Do you have a strong back and a large vehicle to transport boxes of food?
Northeast Community Center in Bethlehem needs assistance with food pickups from Second Harvest Food Bank 9:30-11 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Transport boxes in your vehicle to NECC and help to unload boxes into their food pantry. COVID vaccine card and a criminal background clearance required. Contact Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org.
Keystone Family Alliance has an online portal that connects volunteers to the material needs of vulnerable children and families in their area. Easily get involved with Keystone Family Alliance and receive a daily email stating the needs of local families (i.e., diapers, pajamas, a crib, etc.). Purchase items requested. There is no limit to the number of people who can register as volunteers. Contact Maria Samaritano, 917-841-2307, maria@keyfam.org.
Do you have basic data entry skills and are comfortable working in an office environment?
Second Harvest Food
Bank in Nazareth would benefit with your support for about 10 hours per week to assist with processing PA Senior Food Box Program applications and communicating their status to the people the program serves. Contact Andrew Phillippi, 484-287-4015, aphillippi@ caclv.org.
Sights for Hope is in search of compassionate and energetic individuals
to assist visually impaired clients during centerbased and community-based programs. The organization’s clients participate in life skills education, support groups, and social recreational activities. Minimum age 21. Courtesy and sighted guide training is required for all volunteers. Contact Rita Lang at 610-433-6018, ext. 225 or email rita@ sightsforhope.org.
Make a difference in the lives of Special Olympics Athletes! Bethlehem Team leaders move their mission forward by overseeing the coordination of Special Olympics activities within Bethlehem local teams, and by making sure those teams are operating successfully. Contact Jackie Lipenta, 610-6309450, ext. 217, jlipenta@ specialolympicspa.org.
Who else provides programs and activities designed to help young people overcome the pressures and limitations of their environment?
The Caring Place Youth Development Center in Allentown needs a cook/ chef to oversee kitchen staff, prepare meals and supervise cooking 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Also restock donated food products as they are received. Contact Mary Griffin, 610-4335683, mgriffin@thecaringplace.org.
Go to www.volunteerlv. org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact us at 610-8070336, vc@volunteerlv.org for information.