MARVINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
We need your help with spreading mulch around the property after school hours (a little bit each day). We have wheelbarrows and other tools to help.
For more information please contact :
César A. Córdova Collao
Community School Coordinator
or
Mr. Eric Fontanez
School Principal
610-865-0012 x16815
NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES, Bethlehem -
Please join us to make POPPIES OF REMEMBRANCE /LANTERNS OF HOPE kits for a new community fundraiser in partnership with Musikfest. Meet at the Visitor Center at SteelStacks, Ruins Parking Lot 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 6/7, 6/8, 6/21, 6/22, OR 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on 6/7, 6/8. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs of sand unassisted to fill bags and place candles. Kit making will be held outdoors under a tent, rain or shine. Social distancing and face masks will be required. Minimum Age 15, or 10 with adult. Contact Denise O'Connor, 610-691-5602 ext. 201, doconnor@newbethanyministries.org.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, Bethlehem
is seeking Gallery Guides that will engage with visitors to provide a welcome/orientation, answer questions and oversee the visitor experience in our indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces. Also, as a Docent, volunteers will have the chance to deepen your knowledge of our rich industrial heritage and share it with visitors by leading guided tours of our indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces. Weekday and weekend shifts available. Contact Visitor Services, 610-694-6644, info@nmih.org.
LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville
is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Nov-Mar) and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Apr-Oct). We offer long & short-term volunteer opportunities for those (minimum age 13) interested in wildlife conservation. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. For information on our Docent program, and our Crafts & Activities, Zoo Clean, and Special Events teams, contact Katie Lerch, 610-799-4171 ext. 241, klerch@lvzoo.org.
LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Allentown
Is looking for Cat & Dog Lovers! Cat Care duties would include cleaning, feeding, and socializing the cats while they wait for their forever homes. Dogs need daily walks - different time slots are available every day. Orientation will be held for all new volunteers!
ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK
Needs YOUR help! We are currently seeking volunteers at all campus locations to assist in our hospital lobbies as a volunteer escort, assisting with wayfinding, delivering items to various areas in the hospital, and other support.
CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, Allentown
is looking for adults and teens (min age 14, or 6 with adult) 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays from June 21 to July 30th for our six-week day camp. You will help us create the magic of childhood for special needs kids and their siblings with crafts, activities, special guest entertainment, and enjoy the playground and splash pad located on the campus. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Contact Emily Werner,
FHS & LHS STUDENTS
YOU NEED HOURS?
Liberty High School is looking for volunteers to help clear the planting areas.
Come and join the group on:
Wednesday, April 28 beginning at 2:45
Contact:
Marietta Zweifel
mzweifel@basdschools.org
Mathematics Teacher
Liberty High School
Meet under the 800's overpass. Report to Miss Zweifel. Dress appropriately, you will get dirty!
Lincoln Elementary
Needs 2-3 Student Volunteers
for April 22, 2021
To record a video for an upcoming family engagement event at Lincoln
Contact:
Gena R. Holmes
Community School Coordinator, Lincoln Elementary School
1260 Gresham Street, Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-866-8727 ext. 14902
gholmes@basdschools.org
Community Clean-Up of the Marvine Pembroke Area
April 24th 10 am - 1pm
Meeting Place for Volunteers:
Boys and Girls Club of Bethlehem (1430 Fritz Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017)
COVID Guidelines
All volunteers should wear a mask during the cleanup and maintain appropriate social distance, following the guidelines and recommendations for outdoor activities from the CDC and the Bethlehem Health Bureau
Garbage bags, gloves, and security vests for all participants will be provided by Northampton County Adopt-A-Highway
How can you help??
2. Share this information with your social circle to get more people involved
3. Be a sponsor of the event! We are seeking 8 sponsors to donate $100 in order to provide T-shirts for all volunteers.
César A. Córdova Collao
Community School Coordinator
610-865-0012 x16815
Cesar
GREAT ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!!!
First Opportunity – 2 to 2.5 hrs
- Either Wed 4/14 OR Thurs 4/22* (only 2-2.5 hrs available)
*TO REGISTER: Use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScC22iu8-cbIZwcZAhnV0opBKBLuzFMI_hj9XPYKuk6NyElcw/viewform?usp=sf_link or see the attached flyer and scan the QR code to open the Registration Form.
*Seniors will be given priority for this opportunity in the event space is filled.
DESCRIPTION
After School on either date, from 2:30 to ~ 5:30pm, in person (Rms 506 & 507) or on Zoom*
- - The LHS Sustainability Project will show and discuss the Netflix Film “David Attenborough: A Life on Planet Earth”. *Each day, in-person is limited to 30 students; Zoom is capped at 100.
- - Please join us for this important opportunity to understand the environmental causes, real and potential impacts, and solutions for Climate Change and its many related issues.
Second Opportunity – Waiting for approval for 2 hrs.
- THIS SAT., 4/10 2-4pm
DESCRIPTION
THIS SATURDAY (April 10) - VIA ZOOM - take part in the 2nd Annual Sustainability Symposium hosted by Moravian Academy.
- - Use this link for the description and registration web page and participate in learning and making a difference for our future! https://blog.moravianacademy.org/blog/register-for-the-2021-sustainability-symposium
- You may choose the groups you’ll join to discuss questions about sustainability and the actions you can take to live more sustainably and to widen your impact.
Lehigh Valley Youth for Christ
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for 6-8 teens to help the weeks of April 18th-May 24th.
Weekday evening 5:30-7:30
Weekends on Saturday 9:30am-11:30
It would be helping serve meals, repaint some spaces, and write letters to people in the nursing homes. If you are interested please contact: Mr. Timothy Gray at tgray@yfclv.org
THE SALVATION ARMY
BETHLEHEM
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
Thursday, April 29, 2021 3 pm-4 pm
Saturday, May 1, 2021 1 pm-3 pm
Thursday volunteers are needed to unload an outside shed on site into our building*(see location below) for a flea market setup. Involves lifting and moving carts with items to table sites inside the building.
Saturday volunteers are need to box and bag leftover items from the flea market and return to the shed.
CONTACT:
Major Jean Dlugose
Senior Program Director
The Salvation Army*
521 Pembroke Road*
Bethlehem, Pa. 18018*
610-867-4681
LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville
Volunteers needed
The Zoo is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Nov-Mar) and 10 a.m. -4 p.m. (Apr-Oct). We offer long & short-term volunteer opportunities for those (minimum age 13) interested in wildlife conservation. Masks and other COVID-19 protocols will be followed. For information on our Docent program, and our Crafts & Activities, Zoo Clean, and Special Events teams, contact Katie Lerch, 610-0799-4171 ext. 241, klerch@lvzoo.org.
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Why you should spend the summer volunteering with Da Vinci Science Center:On the “job” experience
Our staff works closely with volunteers to help them develop self-confidence, independence, and adaptability. Volunteers get the chance to see what life is like behind the scenes, and what it takes to bring science to life and lives to science. College and Job Applications
Not only will your volunteer experience look great on applications, it also counts towards many schools’ community service requirements. Connections
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Requirements:- Must be 15-17 years old by June 20, 2021
- Have an email address
- Obtain clearances by training date*
- Complete a group interview (in-person and virtual options available)
- Complete in-person training
- In accordance with PA State Laws, all volunteers are required to obtain a PA Criminal Background Check and a PA Child Abuse Clearance. Details for obtaining clearances will be provided after the interview process.
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ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK needs YOUR help! We are currently seeking volunteers at all campus locations to assist in our hospital lobbies as a volunteer escort, assisting with wayfinding, delivering items to various areas in the hospital and other support. Minimum age 14. Visit our website www.slhn.org/volunteerNOW or call 484-526-4600, option 2.
THE SALVATION ARMY Allentown needs volunteers (minimum age 10 with adult) to tend to our flower beds at our Comfort Cottage from now through the fall. You can come once, or multiple times, depending on what works best for you. For the most part, you can create your own schedule; however, there may be some exceptions. All COVID-19 safety protocols must be followed. The Comfort Cottage is a program where children who live in foster care can visit with their biological families. Contact Sue Burnside, 610-366-1466, susan.burnside@use.salvationarmy.org.
To highlight the vital role that reading plays in education, understanding and positive development, the United Way of Greater, Waterbury UPSTARTERS have created the Need To Read Community Project – and they need you to help them get the message out.
THE SOLUTION
Record yourself reading your favorite elementary school book, so that young people can be virtually read to!
THE STEPS
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START CREATING
Grab your phone and record yourself reading a favorite elementary school book.
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TAKE A VIDEO
Once you are done recording your video, share it with us!
Send us your video by uploading it to the web address highlighted below.
PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO AT:
UNITEDWAYGW.ORG/NEEDTOREAD
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WHAT’S NEXT?
• United Way and UPSTARTERS plan on using your video in a variety of ways – everything from social media posts to downloads for educators and children!
UPSTARTERS is focused on the future generation of United Way learning to lead now. Get involved at UnitedWayGW.org/UPSTARTERS
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY RESTORE, Whitehall is always in need of eager, willing, and excited volunteers to help with accepting donations, cleaning, organization, and customer service 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Contact Gina Loiacono, 610-776-7737, gina@habitatlv.org.
FRIENDS OF JOHNSTON, Bethlehem needs help at Camel's Hump Farm Nature Education Center 9am- 1:00pm Saturday and Sunday mornings. We have projects for all ages and ranges of abilities! Dress for the weather- wear a mask, gloves, and boots. Bring a drink and snack. Minimum age 13 or 5 with adult supervision. Contact Victoria Bastidas, 484-241-6117, victoriabastidas01@gmail.com.
NEEDS
VOLUNTEERS!
In celebration of Liberty High School's 100th graduation class in 2022, the Bethlehem Area Public Library is creating a digital archive of LHS Yearbooks. What a great way to earn some community service hours!
We are looking for high school students to help scan these books here at the Main Library (11 W. Church St.)
We're looking for someone who:
- Has the ability to work independently
- Works well with others and is eager to learn new skills
- Understands computers generally and Microsoft Windows and Google Drive specifically
Experience working with a scanner and image editing software would be a plus!
If interested,
please contact Reference Librarian Matthew Rothfuss, the project's lead: mrothfuss@bapl.org. Hours are flexible
HEALTH BUREAU
Come and Help!
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