Tuesday, January 29, 2019

January 2019 - 2 Community Service Opportunities





The Volunteer Center is looking for motivated, caring and creative students to become part of a great team, "THE YOUTH VOLUNTEER COUNCIL!"

BE THAT STUDENT! Contact the center:
www.volunteerlv.org
610-807-0336



Lincoln Elementary School is looking for volunteers for events, afterschool activities, and programs, Monday through Thursday. Please contact:

Mrs. Azucena Snyder
Activity Coordinator
610-866-8727 ext. 14811


CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem is looking for a volunteer (16+ years) to do fundraiser Coat Check at Hotel Bethlehem from 6:30-10:30pm on Thursday, February 7. Assist guests by hanging coats, hats, umbrellas, etc. All you need to provide is a smile and a cheerful disposition and accept donations. Call Nancy Petiet, 610-861-7555, npetiet@cancersupportglv.org.

EQUI-LIBRIUM, INC., Nazareth needs volunteers for their Spring session. Help empower special needs people to reach their fullest potential with horse-related activities. Training sessions have been scheduled for March 16 and March 23; prospective volunteers may pick one of these dates. Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org.
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES is looking for volunteers interested in planting/tending at the Colonial Garden at Burnside Plantation. The Garden is planted with heirloom seeds and plants and everything is grown organically. Plants, seeds, and compost are provided, and gardeners share fresh produce from the garden. No experience is required. Call Pat Corpora, 610-867-0915, pcorpora@aol.com.
LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville needs 1-4 volunteers (age 15+) to be "Tuckster the Penguin," a costumed character, and accompany staff to deliver Valentine's Day "ADOPT" baskets to local areas from 10am-4pm on Wednesday, February 13, and Thursday, February 14. Call Julia Bieski, 610-799-4171 x248, jbieski@lvzoo.org.


AMERICA ON WHEELS MUSEUM, Allentown - Help ensure that the museum is one of the best in educational programs, lectures, exhibits, and entertainment where visitors can learn about the history of the automobile. Trained tour guides & docents present to group & individuals sharing the fascinating history within the Museum collection. Exhibit rotates every six months. Call James Benetzky, 610-432-4200 x22, museumadmin@americaonwheels.org.



Friday, January 4, 2019

January 2019 Community Service Opportunities

 A NEW YEAR ALREADY?

TAKE A LOOK AT THE NEW OPPORTUNITIES


Holy Infancy Gift Shop (324 E 4th St) needs 3 or 4 students to remove some plaster waste from the gift shop.   Would take a couple of hours.

    Can be scheduled for Saturday 1/19 or 1/26 at 9 AM.

    Contact Bernie Brandstetter at  610 216-1516 cell. 


Community Service event on
Thursday, January 24th (Exam make-up day)
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Task: Moving textbooks
Wear comfortable clothing
Sign-up outside of Room 601 or in the Community Service Office
Contact Mr. Ziegler (gziegler@basdschools) or

Lincoln Elementary School is looking for volunteers for events, afterschool activities, and programs, Monday through Thursday. Please contact:

Mrs. Azucena Snyder
Activity Coordinator
610-866-8727 ext. 14811


Donegan Elementary School is holding a mandatory meeting for students who may be interested in doing community service. 

WHEN: January 17, 2019

TIME: 4 PM

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kimberly Bush
Activities Coordinator
Communities in Schools of the Lehigh Valley
at Donegan Elementary: A Community School
1210 E 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
P: 610-866-0031 ext. 65904

AMERICA ON WHEELS MUSEUM, Allentown - Help ensure that the museum is one of the best in educational programs, lectures, exhibits, and entertainment where visitors can learn about the history of the automobile. Trained tour guides & docents present to group & individuals sharing the fascinating history within the Museum collection. Exhibit rotates every six months. Call James Benetzky, 610-432-4200 x22, museumadmin@americaonwheels.org.
CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND REHAB, Allentown is looking for cheerful volunteers who enjoy helping others shop. A volunteer is needed to run their charming, little Gift Shop on Mondays and/or Saturdays. Must commit to one a day a week from 11:30am-3:30pm. Volunteer help customers with their selection and purchase of candy, snacks, decorative, and gift items. Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY - RESTORE, Whitehall seeks volunteers Tuesday-Saturday; flexible hours; some training provided. Tasks include staging/ merchandising of donated items; assisting with sales, including transporting purchased items; assist with housekeeping in donation center; greeting potential donors to determine an acceptability of items. Call Camille Urbano, 610-776-7737 x318, Camille@habitatlv.org.
ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Bethlehem, Quakertown, and Warren Campuses need Volunteer Escorts, Patient Advocates and Hospice Volunteers Monday through Friday from 8am-12pm or 12-4pm. Spend time socializing with and providing comfort items to patients and lending a hand to staff. This opportunity is diverse and very active (walking) all while helping to make a difference in the lives of our patients and staff. Call Amanda Wefing, 484-526-4600, volunteers@sluhn.org.

YOUTH VOLUNTEER COUNCIL-VOLUNTEER CENTER of the LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem is recruiting high school students from grades 10 to 12 and college students to participate in their inaugural Youth Volunteer Council. Their mission is to be the premier resource that coordinates and connects a diverse culture of youth to community service within the Greater Lehigh Valley. Members of the council will be completing various service projects and develop leadership skills! Apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjwvQvjEg7zOgFv6z8r-fwMHHt_iyx61SDwu3CZAiVj7J7zg/viewform by Friday, January 4, 2019. Email youthcouncil@volunteerlv.org or phone 610-807-0336.

AMERICAN RED CROSS of the GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY has volunteer opportunities to help with their Blood Drives. Transportation drivers are needed to deliver blood and related products from blood drives to the Red Cross Donation Center in Philadelphia and/or from the Donation Center to area hospitals.   Blood Donor Ambassadors are needed to provide customer service to donors at blood drives by helping with registration, greet donors, and offer refreshments. For more specific info, call Ned Bloom, 484-403-4721, ned.bloom@redcross.org.
HISPANIC CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem needs volunteers to help stocking shelves in the food pantry Jan 7 -11, anytime between hours 8:30AM - 5:30PM. We ask that our volunteers dress appropriately by wearing closed-toed shoes as well as weather appropriate yet comfortable clothing. Call Bennie Eliason, 610-868-7800 x245, beliason@hclv.org
NORTHEAST MINISTRY, Bethlehem needs tutors to assist during their After-School Homework Club. Children attend Monday-Thursday from 3-5pm and require assistance with homework, reading, writing, and school projects. All volunteers are required to complete background checks before starting their service. Call Ann Gibson, 610-691-3355, gibsona@northeastministry.com.

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield invites all individuals/groups looking to volunteer for Martin Luther King Jr. day to come to help the animals at their ranch. Help feed and water the ducks, chickens, piggies, alpacas, goats, horses, and more! Your help goes a long way in providing a loving and caring home for these animals. Year-round opportunities are also available. Call Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.
THE SALVATION ARMY of the GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem needs cooking teams to prepare community meals on Sundays, serving at 1pm. This is an excellent opportunity for service clubs, church groups, employee groups, friend groups, etc. This is a year-round volunteer opportunity. Meal contents provided. Call Jeff Kulls, 484-554-7992, jeffkulls@hotmail.com.
THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Allentown is seeking energetic volunteers that want to make a difference in the lives of foster children and families in the Lehigh Valley by helping to plan their 8th Annual Rock N Run 4 Kids. This is a 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run held in May at Coca-Cola Park. This is a flexible opportunity with the ability to do much of the work on your own time. Group meetings are once a month. Call Jessica Jacobs, 610-821-7706, jessica.jacobs@use.salvationarmy.org.