VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you considering joining or currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participant? Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is offering LEAD Now; a five-part leadership training program that provides relevant guidance on nonprofit board service. Each of the five sessions is a stand-alone session. This program is virtual, and each class time is 4-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 2-30. Register at www.volunteerlv.org/ LEAD-Now. For questions contact Karen Smith, 610-807-0336, karen@volunteerlv.org. Boutique At The Rink, Bethlehem, is an organization of Lehigh Valley volunteers dedicated to supporting cancer services in the community through the annual sale of new and gently used items. Volunteers are needed May
3-24 for various positions including receiving/unloading donations, setting up tables and racks, sorting donated items, etc., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Contact Jen, 610-861-7555, jgibbs@cancersupportglv. org.
Be a Hero for people with Down syndrome and volunteer at the 3.21 Run on March 30 at Lehigh Valley Parkway – LVRR Clubhouse, Allentown. Hosted by Eastern PA Down Syndrome Center, various volunteer positions are available from 8 a.m. to noon, including setup, registration, water station, course marshals and sweepers. Contact Kerri DiDario, 484-224-5288, epdsckerri@gmail.com.
Itty Bitty Kitty will be holding a Bingo fundraiser at Macungie Memorial Hall
on April 21. Volunteers are needed in shifts from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for setup and food prep, and 12:30-5 p.m. for game time tasks and breakdown. Minimum age 12 with adult. Contact Madeline, 610-973-7400, madelinetremont@gmail.com.
Driver needed. A volunteer with a CDL license is needed to assist with getting residents at
Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center loaded on the bus and driving on a preplanned trip through the countryside. A CDL license with a medical card is required to drive the 16-seat capacity bus along with other security and health checks. Contact Dorothy, 610-794-5226, dvanderdrift@phoebe.org.
Do you have a friendly dog that could share some of their love with others?
Pleasure of Your Company Therapy Dog teams will attend the monthly Shoprite employee wellness program at the Bethlehem store from 1-2 p.m. on the last Friday of the month. Therapy dog teams must be registered with POYC. Contact Helene, 570-814-6078, poycdogs@gmail.com.
Make a meaningful difference at St. Luke’s University Health Network as an adult volunteer.
Engage with patients and guests and provide wellneeded support in various departments. Opportunities vary by campus, but popular roles include greeters, gift shop volunteers, family advocate in OR Waiting Room and pet therapy. Minimum age 14. Contact Liz Deck, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org.
Great opportunity for companies, groups, families, or individuals to volunteer for The Salvation Army Children’s Services’ Rock N Run 5K, 10K, and Kids’ Fun Run on May 11 at Coca-Cola Park beginning at 8:30 a.m. Have a blast while helping children impacted by foster care. Lots of different jobs are available from course marshal to food service to cheering section. Minimum age 12 with an adult. Contact Emily Anthony, 610-821-7706, emily. anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.
Go to www.volunteerlv. org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities or contact them at 610-8070336, vc@volunteerlv.org for information.