Runners World/City of Bethlehem needs Volunteers!

Runner's World is pleased to announce the return of the Runner's World Half Marathon and running Festival in 2015.  The race courses will feature Bethlehem's historic neighborhoods, including some of the town's original 1741 settlement, Moravian College, and the former Bethlehem Steel complex–where the backbone of the nation was literally forged.

When: Friday, October 16^th – Sunday, October 18^th

What: Course Marshal, Water Stations, Health and Fitness Expo, Start/Finish Race Day

How: https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/104574/

In group, write “Liberty High School or Freedom High School”

Questions? Contact Melanie: mcheckla@leaddogmarketing.com

                                                           212-488-1463

Want to volunteer planning events for a non profit?

THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Allentown is looking for volunteers to join our Children's Service Committee!  The CSC plans our largest annual fundraising event, The Rock N' Run 4 Kids, coordinates awareness events, cultivates relationships with for-profit organizations & much more! It is one evening a month for 1 ½ hour commitment.  Call Jan Musser Geier, 610-821-7706, Jan.mussergeier@use.salvationarmy.org.

Tutoring Opportunity (say that 10 times fast)

NORTHEAST MINISTRY, Bethlehem is in great need of tutors for our After School Homework Club held Monday through Thursday from 3-5:30pm during the school year.  Tutors assist with homework, provide reading support, and work on basic math skills.  Tutors are needed daily, and can participate as often as the program meets.  Call Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@northeastministry.com.

Turkey Trot Volunteers Needed

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES proudly announces its 13^th Annual Turkey Trot 5kRun, a competitive and fun walk, scheduled for Saturday, November 28.  Since this race has grown significantly, volunteers play a key role in assuring the success of the race.  Volunteers are needed Nov. 27 and 28.  Some of the roles include helping with registration, being a race marshal, handing out post-race refreshments, t-shirt handout and many more.  Call Melanie Depcinski, 610-882-0450 x13, mdepcinski@historicbethlehem.org.

ArtsQuest Volunteer Shifts Looking to be filled!

If you have never volunteered at ArtsQuest, contact Hillary Harper or Chris Stubbe for more information before signing up using the links.

If you HAVE volunteered before, see below: 

Allentown and ArtsQuest have partnered for a special Viewing Event commemorating Pope Francis’ historic visit to Philadelphia. The day features fun family activities, delicious food and a live mass at noon. It all culminates with a special Viewing Event of the Papal Mass in Philadelphia on three outdoor screens at 4 p.m.

We still desperately need help with EcoSquad signups! We expect a large volume of patrons and any help we can get to keep the grounds clean would be greatly appreciated. Please either visit the Volunteer Hub at this link to sign yourself up, or you get in touch with one of the volunteer coordinators if you’d like us to sign you up. 

In other news, Oktoberfest signups are going fast! If you’d still like to volunteer for this incredibly fun festival and haven’t signed up yet, then act now! Follow this link to see what opportunities are still available. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please give us a call or shoot me an e-mail. We still have one day of training sessions available as well, 9/29 is the final day. We will host a 10AM and a 6PM training session on this date. You can sign up for these at the link above.

Donegan Volunteers Needed - Meeting this week!

Donegan will be holding a CS meeting on Thursday, 9/24 at 4:00 pm to assign community service volunteers to their jobs and go over the expectations of the program. Anyone interested in completing their community service hours can come!  

Any questions please contact kbush5@basdschools.org

Fashion for a cause!

Inspired by the celebs walking the red carpet last night?  Cancer Support Community of the Lehigh Valley is looking for volunteers to participate in their Power in Pink Fashion Show on Oct 3rd.  More details : 

Power in Pink Fashion Show Lehigh Valley Mall Saturday, Oct. 3 Breast Cancer Fighters, Survivors, and Care Providers We are looking for 15 volunteers to participate. Our organization will benefit from a $500 donation for our participation. This is a short turnaround. Please respond to this email if you are interested.

 dpost@cancersupportglv.org