Wednesday, November 4, 2020

November Opportunities 2020

 



SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, 
Nazareth needs help with preparing letters and cards for a mailing.
Duties include handwriting names and addresses on envelopes and folding letters and stuffing envelopes 8:30AM – 4:00PM Monday through Friday at our office. Day and shift length is flexible! Contact Cara Przybylowicz, 484-893-1129, cara@caclv.org.


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ST. LUKE’S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK
 Needs Lobby Greeters every day of the week from 8AM-12PM,12-4PM or 4 – 7 PM. Assist staff with the greeting and checking in both patients and visitors while providing a warm, welcoming environment! This volunteer opportunity is diverse and very active (walking) all while helping to make a difference in the lives of our patients and staff. 

Call 484-526-4600, or email volunteers@sluhn.org  to learn more about this volunteer opportunity.


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WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE, Bethlehem 
Needs volunteers to wrap, sort, and pack gifts for local children 11AM-2PM and 6-8PM Tuesdays; 10AM -1PM and 5-7PM Saturdays; 3-6PM Sundays beginning today until December 13th. For the distribution event on December 19th volunteers will be needed for shifts 9AM-5PM. Minimum age 16; with a parent is 14. 

Contact Enid Jackson, 610-457-3611, bethlehemwomenofexcellence@gmail.com.  

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Historic Bethlehem Looking for VOLUNTEERS!


Help us celebrate a historic holiday season!

WHEN: Thursday through Sunday, from November 6 through December 30. 

TIME: Shifts run 2-5PM and 5-8PM. 

CONTACTCall Keith Sten, 610-691-6055, ksten@historicbethlehem.org.

Volunteers are needed for the family-friendly outdoor activities to help with greeting guests, information & directions, store assistants, crafts & activities, gallery watchers, cottage & parking attendants. 

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Winter Lights Spectacular Event

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville 

is looking for volunteers to help make our annual Winter Lights Spectacular event more fun starting November 13th and running to January 2nd. Shifts 5:30PM-10PM for Wednesday and Thursday, and 4:30-10PM for Friday through Sunday. Volunteers will assist with our concession stands, crafts booths, activities booths, attending fire pits, photo booth station, and more. Minimum age:13. Contact Katie Lerch, 610-799-4171 ext. 241, klerch@lvzoo.org.


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Lincoln Community in Schools Group is looking for writers for a good cause!

Bring Joy to someone in need of positive, motivating, and inspirational words. Be part of this project!
You can write your message in Spanish or English. Need more information?

Contact: Ms. Gena Holmes at



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CHRISTKINDLMARKT
Various shifts 9AM – 8PM 

Seeks volunteers for Christkindlmarkt which will be an open-air, capacity-controlled market safe for all to enjoy. You could help as a Crowd Counter, Retail Assistant, Ticket Scanner, Visitor Center Entrance Monitor and so much more! 

Must sign up at www.artsquest.org/volunteer. Contact Cory Stevens,             610-332-1370, cstevens@artsquest.org.

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ST. LUKES HOSPITAL
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

St. Luke’s has a safe and engaging student volunteer opportunities for YOU! Our students gain valuable health care career exploration and career development skills which can enhance their hybrid or online education experiences! Click https://bit.ly/2IOWyXq to learn how “We’re ready for YOU!” to return to a safe volunteer environment!






NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES

THREE GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

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SALAD PREP & PREPARE TAKEOUT ORDERS FROM OUR SOUP KITCHEN

Prepare the salad and package our daily meal into takeout containers. 

Sign up directly with New Bethany at

 https://tinyurl.com/NBMvolunteer or 

email Jason at jmaisonet@newbethanyministries.org

Click to sign up https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1P00000KdPMvUAN

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HELP MAKE LUMINAR KITS!

Luminaria Night 2020


Help pack sand and votive candles for

our Luminaria Night event! We receive 60 

tons of sand and 10,000 votive candles, all to be hand-packed into individual household kits of 10 candles each. All CDC regulations will be followed (wear a mask, stay distanced on-site). Must be 16 and over, unless accompanied by an adult.


Several days available, Take a look and volunteer 😃


SIGN UP by clicking on the link below!

https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1P00000NuggZUAR

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Volunteers needed to help in the Food Pantry

Please sign up, click on the link

Food Pantry:

https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1P00000KdPN0UAN




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Monday, October 5, 2020

October 2020

 


NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES
THREE GREAT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Salad prep & prepare takeout orders from our Soup Kitchen

Prepare the salad and package our daily meal into takeout containers. 

Sign up directly with New Bethany at

 https://tinyurl.com/NBMvolunteer or 

email Jason at jmaisonet@newbethanyministries.org

Click to sign up https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1P00000KdPMvUAN

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HELP MAKE LUMINAR KITS!

Luminaria Night 2020


Help pack sand and votive candles for

our Luminaria Night event! We receive 60 

tons of sand and 10,000 votive candles, all 

to be hand-packed into individual household 

kits of 10 candles each. All CDC regulations 

will be followed (wear a mask, stay distanced on-site). 

Must be 16 and over, unless accompanied by an adult.


Several days available, Take a look and volunteer 😃


SIGN UP by clicking on the link below!

https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1P00000NuggZUAR

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Volunteers needed to help in the Food Pantry

Please sign up, click on the link

Food Pantry:

https://www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0C1P00000KdPN0UAN




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CELTIC CLASSIC.
👀
IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR 2 EVENTS!

#1
THE CELTIC CLASSIC OFFICE
We are looking for student volunteers to help stamp and make bags of candy for distribution.  

WHEN: October 21st from 2 to 5:00 (more hours can be discussed)
WHERE:  902 4th Ave. SUITE 2, Bethlehem, 18018
CONTACT: MARCI MULLIGAN - mmulligan@celticfest.org 

#2
 "Cowboys, Kilts and Candy Trunk or Treat"

October 24, 2020

We are also looking for volunteers for our free event for kids in the community at Willow Brook Farms in a variety of ways:

Volunteer opportunities:

·         Set up = 1:00 – 3:00

·         Gate attendant = 2:30 – 5:00

·         Parking Marshal = 2:00 – 5:00

·         Costumed Character on hayride path = 2:30 – 5:00

·         Trunk participant (decorate in any theme)  = 2:30 – 5:00


If you are interested in participating, please sign up by clicking the link below:



Everything we do will be according to the guidelines for the COVID-19 established by the local, state, and federal guidelines, including masks and social distancing between vehicles. 


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CHRISTKINDLMARKT
Various shifts 9AM – 8PM Thursday through Sunday until Nov 29. 

Seeks volunteers for Christkindlmarkt which will be an open-air, capacity-controlled market safe for all to enjoy. You could help as a Crowd Counter, Retail Assistant, Ticket Scanner, Visitor Center Entrance Monitor and so much more! 

Must sign up at www.artsquest.org/volunteer. Contact Cory Stevens,             610-332-1370, cstevens@artsquest.org.

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NORTHSIDE NETWORK
TRICK-OR-TREAT FAIR

This is an Outside Activity
Wearing a mask and Social distancing is expected

We are looking for volunteers from 10 am to 11 am to help set up and 5 - 10 volunteers from 1 pm to 2 pm to help clean up. Interested students can email the Northside coordinators:

Gena Holmes           gholmes@basdschools.org,
Cesar Cordova         ccordova@basdschools.org
      Greer Hockemeier    ghockemeier@basdschools.org


THANK YOU!


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ST. LUKES HOSPITAL
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

St. Luke’s has a safe and engaging student volunteer opportunities for YOU! Our students gain valuable health care career exploration and career development skills which can enhance their hybrid or online education experiences! Click https://bit.ly/2IOWyXq to learn how “We’re ready for YOU!” to return to a safe volunteer environment!


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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

September 2020 Community Service - Opportunities

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!


HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

September 15, 2020

to 

October 15, 2020

VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITY

CREATE A SHORT VIDEO

Show your creativity and send me a 2 to 5-minute video with information about HISPANIC HERITAGE. The information in the video must be EDUCATIONAL and it can be FUN!

YOUR VIDEO MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY OCTOBER 9, 2020

Here are some ideas you can use to create your video. Example of a video: 




One or more of the following ideas can be used:

  • Talk about the history of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States
  • Music/Art - You can talk about music, play an instrument, sing a song, or read a short story 
  • Food - You can cook or talk about the food. 
  • Culture - What are the traditions? 
Please make sure YOU are part of the ACTIVITY in the video you create: 
  • Present You - your name
  • The school you attend
  • 3 hours will be given for community service.
 A timesheet and journal questions must be filled out. Both the timesheet and journal can be scanned and email to me

Alicia Cruz - acruz@basdschools.org 

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HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES is seeking volunteers to help with this year's Apple Days and the brand-new Market to Go! Assist with curbside pickup of delicious apple treats during the Market to Go 11:30AM-6:30PM September 21-25. Help with food, drinks, children's activities, and more in a variety of shifts and locations throughout the festival 9:30AM-4:30PM September 26 & 27. Contact Alecia Caballero, 610-691-6055, acaballero@historicbethlehem.org

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FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem is looking for volunteers in September to help fill food and hygiene boxes for children and families in need 9AM-noon every Tues & Thurs; 5-8PM every Thurs. Masks will not be provided but we will provide gloves. Social distancing rules apply to the assembly line. You must be able to stand for 3 hours at a time and will need to be able to lift 15-25 pounds. Please bring your own water/drinks. Children 11-15 years of age can volunteer with parent supervision. You must go to https://feedthechildren.volunteerhub.com to register for the date(s) that you would like to attend. If you do not register through the link you are not registered for the event.

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WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

20 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ON BOTH DAYS

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT 2

"GO BAGS"


Students are needed to fill "Go Bags" with supplies for elementary students. Tasks will include counting out items, assembling items into pencil pouches, inserting papers into sheet protectors, assembling the sheet protectors into folders, and then adding all items to the bags.

When: Saturday, September 12, 2020
&
                      Monday, September 14, 2020
(Please note: on Monday you can only sign up for one slot) CANCELED

Where: Miller Heights Elementary
3605 Allen Street
Bethlehem, PA, 18020 (Parking Lot Area)

Please sign up by clicking on the link below⬇️ 


Important: Please bring your own water, there will be no bathrooms, and wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen. If you have any questions please contact Alicia Cruz, acruz@basdschools.org

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Sunday, July 26, 2020

August 2020 Opportunities



NEED HOURS? WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Come and help organize the 

Liberty High School Clothing Closet

When: Thursday, August 27, 2020, and Friday, August 28, 2020

Time:  8 AM - 11:00 AM or 11:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Where: Liberty High School - Library


CLICK ON THE LINK TO SIGN-UP
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20 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

"GO BAGS"
Students are needed to fill "Go Bags" with supplies for elementary students. Tasks will include counting out items, assembling items into pencil pouches, inserting papers into sheet protectors, assembling the sheet protectors into folders, and then adding all items to the bags.

NEW DATES ADDED
Please click on the link to sign up: 


WHEN: Monday, August 24, 2020
TIME: 9 AM - 3:30 PM (these hours can be done in shifts: 9-12 or 12:30-3:30)
 WHERE: Liberty High School Auxiliary Gym (Please enter through the Klien Building (main building entrance)

WHEN: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 

          Wednesday, August 26, 2020
TIME: 9 AM - 3:30 PM (these hours can be done in shifts: 9-12 or 12:30-3:30)

Thursday, August 27, 2020
TIME: 9 AM - 12 PM 

                                            WHERE: Liberty High School Auxiliary Gym (Please enter through the Klien Building (main building entrance)

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WHEN: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 
          Wednesday, August19, 2020
TIME: 9 AM - 3:30 PM (these hours can be done in shifts: 9-12 or 12:30-3:30)

Thursday, August 20, 2020
TIME: 9 AM - 12 PM 

                                            WHERE: Liberty High School Auxiliary Gym (Please enter through the Klien Building (main building entrance)

Please register to participate! (click on the link below)

Thank you!

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LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Bethlehem is currently looking for volunteers to help care for 4 cats that will be up for adoption at PetSmart in Bethlehem. I am looking for 2 volunteers for each 8-10AM shift and 5-7PM shift. Volunteer for one or more shifts throughout the month of August. Each shift would feed, clean, scoop, and socialize with the cats. Min age 14 with adult supervision.
Contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org.

FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to help sort our Avon product so it can be put into boxes for children and families in need. Masks will not be provided; you will need to bring your own. We will provide gloves. It is important to maintain social distancing rules. You must be able to stand for 3 hours at a time and will need to be able to lift 15-25 pounds. Please bring your own water/drinks, and no food will be allowed. Children 11-15 years of age can volunteer with parental supervision. You must go to https://feedthechildren.volunteerhub.com/ to register for the date(s) that you would like to attend. If you do not register through the link you are not registered for the event.

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield needs 2 volunteers per day to assist with feeding and watering the animals, and groups no bigger than 5 to help with grounds maintenance, composting, cleaning stalls, cutting grass & weed whacking. The minimum age with parent/guardian supervision is 10 years old, without supervision is 14 years old. Volunteers are required to wear masks and to social distance. To arrange a day/time, call Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.

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SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Nazareth has some upcoming volunteer opportunities available on the third Tuesday & Wednesday of the month (except Sept is 4th week) through December. Shifts are 8:30-11:30AM, or 12:30-3:30PM. Please feel free to share with your friends and family as 20 volunteers are needed for each shift! Complete the Registration form http://shfblv.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SHFB-2019-Volunteer-Application2.pdf AND, go to the sign-up link to select your shift(s) : https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4babaf23a5f94-volunteer9. Children 16+ are permitted but must be supervised by a parent/guardian during the shift. Gloves and masks are required and available or bring your own. Contact Lizette Soto, 484-287-4015, lsoto@caclv.org.

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DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, Bethlehem is seeking volunteers to be Greeters who will be responsible for managing visitor traffic coming in and out of the National Canal Museum. This position serves as the first and last contact for visitors to the museum. This person sets the tone for the visit and strives to ensure visitor's needs and hopefully, expectations were met. Abilities required include a friendly and welcoming demeanor, attention to detail, and communication skills. Hours based on availability and desired commitment, but preferred minimum of 6-hour shift on a weekly or biweekly basis. Minimum age 16. Contact Pam Thomas, 610-923-3548 ext. 240, visitorservice@delawareandlehigh.org.

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FOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Wednesday 8/19  from 9AM - 3PM

Indoor and Outdoor clean-up day!

Contact: Paige Hoffman
                                                                                 Community School Director
                                                             Fountain Hill Elementary School | Lehigh University
                                                                                     (610) 865-5881 x29310
                                                                                  phoffman@basdschools.org 
Student volunteers would be expected to wear masks during their visit and respect social distancing guidelines.


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ALLENTOWN AREA ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY needs volunteers Monday, Thursday and Friday, and an occasional Tuesday. Volunteers will pack groceries 12PM -2/2:30pm into 2 bags each for the number of clients who have come that day. Everyone must wear a mask. Call Vanessa, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com.

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ANTINANCO EARTH ARTS SCHOOL, Bath is seeking local volunteers, youth groups, high school and undergrad students to participate in the tree planting event on September 27, from 10AM - 6PM, where we will be planting 25 American Chestnut trees at The Lee and Virginia Graver Arboretum of Muhlenberg College in Bath, PA. The project includes educational presentations by environmental and reforestation experts, and the distribution of educational materials on environmental literacy, sustainability, reforestation, and tree planting. In addition, a field course to high school and undergrad students will be offered. Community service certificates are available upon request. Event details here: https://www.antinanco.org/american-chestnut-tree-planting2020. Contact Lauren Roderick, 1-917-685-1223, lroderick@antinanco.org.

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LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Bethlehem is currently looking for volunteers to help care for 4 cats that will be up for adoption at PetSmart in Bethlehem. I am looking for 2 volunteers for each 8-10AM shift and 5-7PM shift. Volunteer for one or more shifts throughout the month of August. Each shift would feed, clean, scoop, and socialize with the cats. Min age 14 with adult supervision.
Contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org.

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MUSEUM OF INDIAN CULTURE, Allentown is looking for volunteers to clean up the gardens at the Museum of Indian Culture and get it ready for a small Artifact show on 8/15. We would be able to accommodate helpers weekdays or weekends for this social distancing and fun way to connect with nature and get service hours! We are looking for help throughout the week Monday-Sunday 10-4. All ages and group sizes welcomed; under 16 must come with parents. Tools available but welcomed to bring your own. Contact Pat at 610-797-2121 or info@museumofindianculture.org(please make sure you fill out a request to volunteer form and rubric form)

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

July 2020 Opportunities




ALLENTOWN AREA ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY needs volunteers Monday, Thursday and Friday, and an occasional Tuesday. Volunteers will pack groceries 12PM -2/2:30pm into 2 bags each for the number of clients who have come that day. Everyone must wear a mask. Call Vanessa, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com

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NEW BETHANY MINISTRIES, Bethlehem is seeking volunteers who will commit to a recurring daily, weekly or monthly schedule to help prepare and package hot meals for weekday curbside lunches. Hours are 9:30am - 12 noon. Call Marc Rittle, 610-691-5602 ext.205, jmrittle@newbethanyministries.org.

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VOLUNTEER CENTER OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem is recruiting high school students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for their goLEAD Youth Leadership Program which will take place from 9am-3pm on Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17. This program helps participants develop critical leadership skills via a virtual series while preparing a capstone service project. Applications may be found on www.volunteerlv.org/go-LEAD and must be submitted by June 26.

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WHITEHALL-COPLAY HUNGER INITIATIVE needs 8 volunteers (min age 16 with parent) every Wednesday 12 noon -1 pm starting on June 17 at our pantry at St John's Lutheran Church, Whitehall, to unload the food from our truck from Second Harvest Food Bank and then reload our truck for our Coplay food distribution. We have an efficient production line. You do need to wear a face mask. Call Shari Noctor, 610-730-8067, Shari@sharinoctor.com.