Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Lincoln Elementary School Open House

     Lincoln Open House
     Tuesday September 6th  6 - 7:30 PM   (report time 5:45pm)
     Assisting with child care for parents attending open house meetings

    Number needed: 2 - 4 students

Please email cbogdanski@basdschools.org to sign up and for more information

Friday, August 26, 2016

Put your carpentry skills to work!

DAVINCI SCIENCE CENTER, Allentown needs skilled volunteer assistance from anyone who has average to excellent carpentry skills for construction of "Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular" Halloween set.  They are willing to work with anyone's time availability, but would prefer volunteer support during daytimes Monday to Saturday.  Call Joan Amaya, 484-664-1002,joan@davincisciencecenter.org.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Have you participated in a volunteer service activity in the past year?  If so, you are eligible to apply for the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Award!

Application must be completed and the Certification Page must be delivered to the Community Service Office by November 8th.

For more information on the award, process and access to the application click :
 http://spirit.prudential.com/media/managed/How-To-Apply-2016-17-Hotlink.pdf

Apple Days - Historic Bethlehem

Fall is (almost) here!  Celebrate by volunteering with Historic Bethlehem Apple Days.  September 10th and 11th 10 AM to 4 PM.

Contact mstern@historicbethlehem.org for more information.

First Day at Farmersville!

15-20 students are needed to volunteer at Farmersville Elementary 8:30-9:30 AM on the first day of school.  Volunteers will greet, high five, and cheer for the students as they get off the bus for their first day!  Interested?  Contact brady.trisha@yahoo.com to sign up



Freshman cannot participate in this opportunity as they are expected to be at their respective High School during this time.

Monday, August 22, 2016

Celtic Classic volunteers needed! Sign up today!


CELTIC CLASSIC – Celtic Classic, held September 23rd-25th,  is looking for volunteers (14+) to assist with the Children’s Activity Tent, act as a Supply Runner and Stage Hands.  Interested students can visit  http://celticfest.org/volunteers to register.

Friday, August 19, 2016

Want to be a mascot? Here is your chance!

D & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, INC., Easton needs volunteers to play the part of their mascot, Della the Mule, in September through December.  Successful Della actors are energetic, outgoing, don't mind being silly and like children.  Tasks include waving, stamping hands with our mule stamp, giving high fives, bending down to let kids give hugs and take pictures.  Call Lauren Golden, 

610-923-3548x227, lauren@delawareandlehigh.org.

Volunteers Needed for Gress Mountain Open House - Oct 16

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield is hosting an Open Gate Farm Tour on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1-5pm.  Volunteers are needed to help with set up/take down, parking, run bake sale and raffle, and handle the animals.  Horse volunteers must be experienced.  Live music, educational talks, Petting Zoo, and horse/pony/donkey cart rides will provide entertainment for all.  Call Kathryn Gress,  610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.

Monday, August 15, 2016

Fountain Hill After School Volunteers Needed


Volunteers are needed at Fountain Hill Elementary for assistance in with after-school programming. After-school facilitation takes place 3:45pm - 5pm/ as scheduled Monday through Thursday.  Programs will begin mid-September. 

If interested CALL OR EMAIL cmeckes@basdschools.org or (610) 865-5881 extension 29309
Please do not go to the school without setting up an appointment.

VIA Marathon Volunteers Needed!


LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK MARATHON FOR VIA, Lehigh Valley, needs volunteers (12+years) for either Sat. Sept 10 at the ArtsQuest Center between 9am-1pm or 1-5pm to hand out runners packets or Sun. Sept. 11 between 6am-1:30pm to be course marshals, staff water stations, or distribute food to the runners at the finish line.  Shift times and locations vary.  This marathon takes place through the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton.  Call Karen DeLuca, 484-239-4030, volunteers@vianet.org.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

go BIG with Big Brothers Big Sisters!


GO BIG this year!  Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley is seeking volunteers for their 2016-2017 after school  programs. Opportunities are available at Fountain Hill, Lincoln, Marvine, Governor Wolf, and Thomas Jefferson.  Interested applicants may contact the agency and ask for Melissa Moyer at 610-432-8000 or they may send an email to mmoyer@bbbslv.org.  

Monday, August 8, 2016

Miller-Keystone Blood Center - Saturday and Monday

MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER, Bethlehem is looking for Canteen Attendants on Saturday from 10am-1pm at their Allentown site and at their Bethlehem site on Monday 

5:30-8pm.  Canteen attendants monitor blood donors after their donations, serve drinks/snacks to our donors, and ensure donors are feeling well before leaving the site.  Volunteers with flexible availability are also needed.  Orientations will be held.  Call Janice Brown, 610-691-5850, jbrown@giveapint.org.

Holy Family Manor Volunteer Opportunities


HOLY FAMILY MANOR, Bethlehem has several volunteer opportunities.  Be a companion to a resident by visiting, going outdoors, playing a game.  Help seniors learn new things such as computers, iPad, Wii games, make music lists, etc.  Help residents fill bird baths and bird feeders.  Help with minor clerical tasks.  Volunteers must attend a training session.  Call Rose Lance, 610-865-5595 x522, rlance@hfmanor.org.

Friday, August 5, 2016

Lincoln's Back to School Carnival - Volunteers Needed!


We are excited to be planning for our 3rd annual Lincoln's Back to School Carnival! We are happy to say that we will have our carnival on Saturday August 27th from 2:00PM-4:00PM with the first hour session, 2:00PM-3:00PM, incorporating a Kindergarten Readiness Portion! Volunteers are needed.  Interested volunteers should contact cbogdanski@basdschools.org