October 2018 #4 - Community Service Opportunities

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CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND REHAB, Allentown is having its Annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, November 16th. Volunteers are needed 9:30-3:30 to assist residents with their shopping by escorting residents who can walk or pushing residents in wheelchairs, work at tables for bake sale/crafts, set up, clean up, etc. This is an amazing and fun day for everyone. You can sign up for the whole day or just a few hours. Minimum age 13 with an adult. Call Kerry Magliane, (610) 336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, Easton needs help to get ready for our fall programming and preparing the boat and grounds for winter. Decorate the grounds and museum for fall events and Haunted Hugh Moore Park; prepare the flower beds for winter; staining wood; prepare exhibit room & displays, plus lots more. Call Aurelia Rapp, (610) 923-3548 x229, assistant@delawareandlehigh.org.

FRIENDS OF JOHNSTON, INC., Bethlehem Camel's Hump Farm on the Johnston Estate, Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to help plant a new arboretum and permaculture orchard. We are working outdoors every day from 9am- 4:00pm. Please wear clothing that can get dirty, heavy duty boots, and work gloves. Bring water and snacks as you need throughout your shift. Contact Victoria Bastidas, 484-241-6117, victoriabastidas01@gmail.com.

Thursday,  November 8th from 4-8pm at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1900 Pennsylvania Ave., Allentown, PA

We will be hosting a community fundraising dinner and need help with setting up, serving and cleanup.  email todfam5@rcn.com or text 610-762-2154 

October 2018 Pre-Holiday Project-Community Service Opportunity

NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?   

BASD COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE 
NEEDS CHRISTMAS WRAPPED SHOEBOXES

Create Gift Boxes for Holiday Hope Chest

& Receive between 1-5 hours of Community Service

1 Hour per 3 wrapped boxes

Students can create holiday gift boxes to receive up to 5 hours of COMMUNITY SERVICE.  Empty Wrapped Boxes need to be brought into the Community Service Office by no later than 2:30 PM on Friday, November 9, 2018.

  (No boxes will be accepted after this date)

Directions on how to complete and submit the boxes are listed below:

•  The box(es) should be a normal size “Shoebox(es)” with a lid – (See example)

     

• The shoebox should be fully wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper and at least 2 sheets of tissue paper inside the box. Please see the video for instructions and what your box should look like when it's finished:   

         https://youtu.be/Uy0iBQZ04Lg  or  https://youtu.be/EnmtES4k4eQ

 Finished Box!

• Fill out a timesheet (Very important) with the number of hours and number of boxes. Sign the timesheet and parent signature is also needed.

💁Anyquestions email me at:   acruz@basdschools.org

HAPPY WRAPPING! 

October 2018 #4 - Community Service Opportunities

VOLUNTEER

CEDARBROOK SENIOR CARE AND REHAB, Allentown is having its Annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, November 16th. Volunteers are needed 9:30-3:30 to assist residents with their shopping by escorting residents who are able to walk or pushing residents in wheelchairs, work at tables for bake sale/crafts, set up, clean up, etc. This is an amazing and fun day for everyone. You can sign up for the whole day or just a few hours. Minimum age 13 with adult. Call Kerry Magliane, (610) 336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, Easton needs help to get ready for our fall programming and preparing the boat and grounds for winter. Decorate the grounds and museum for fall events and Haunted Hugh Moore Park; prepare the flower beds for winter; staining wood; prepare exhibit room & displays, plus lots more. Call Aurelia Rapp, (610) 923-3548 x229, assistant@delawareandlehigh.org.

 

FEED THE CHILDREN, Bethlehem is currently accepting volunteer applications for our Teacher Store from dedicated and outgoing volunteers to help teachers shop for free school supplies and classroom furniture from 2:00-5:00 pm every Wednesday of the month, August through May. Check-in, check-out, assisting shoppers during open hours and restocking the store during the week. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 1:30 pm. Restocking of the store happens during the week from 9 am-12 pm. Call Beth Baier, 610-419-9356, beth.baier@feedthechildren.org.

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield needs help from up to 50 volunteers for the Open Gate Farm Tour 10AM-5:30PM, on Sunday, October 21. Baked goods are needed for the bake sale and volunteers are needed to help with the food stands, raffle table, parking cars and other ranch activities. Minimum age 12 with adult supervision. Call Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122, GressRanch@gmail.com.

October #3 - More Community Service Opportunities

VOLUNTEER

Lehigh Valley Zoo - Volunteers Needed!

Major upcoming events! We are currently seeking volunteers to help with our two largest events of the year!

• Boo at the Zoo (10/20, 10/21, 10/27 and 10/28) 

• Winter Light Spectacular starting 11/9!

Volunteers at Boo at the Zoo will help manage various trick or treating stations throughout the zoo and distribute treats to the children! Volunteers are encouraged to dress in costumes for this event! (As volunteers will be working directly with children, all costumes must be family friendly!)  The dates/times for volunteering at this event are:

•             Saturday, October 20th   (9:30am-3:30pm)

•             Sunday, October 21st  (9:30am-3:30pm)

•             Saturday, October 27th  (9:30am-3:30pm)

•             And Sunday, October 28th   (9:30am-3:30pm)

Volunteers at the Winter Light Spectacular will help at a variety of festive, holiday stations including:

•             Costumed Characters

•             Holiday Crafts/Activities

•             Concession Stands/Hot Chocolate Booths

•             Holiday Game Booths

•             AND MORE!

This year, the Winter Light Spectacular will begin on Friday, November 9th and continue until Sunday, December 30th! This is an evening event that runs from 5p-10p every Wed-Sun (Closed on Mon/Tues!)

Each night you volunteer you will receive a free admission ticket to the Winter Lights event! You can either use the tickets to return and enjoy the lights as a guest OR give them away as gifts to family/friends! 

If you are interested in helping with either of these special events, please contact me ASAP to be added to our volunteer schedule!

Julia Bieski

Event & Volunteer Manager

jbieski@lvzoo.org

610.799.4171 x248

Clearview Elementary is hosting its annual Harvest Night and needs volunteers!   Here are the details about Harvest Night:

Friday, October 19, 6-8 pm: Set up from 6-8 in the Clearview multipurpose room (through the red doors in the back of the school)

Saturday, October 20, 4:30-8:30 pm: Harvest Night event in the Clearview multipurpose room, plus clean up

Contact info: Students can email Sue at suzipav@hotmail.com to sign up or get more info.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1900 Pennsylvania Ave., Allentown, PA - Is looking for volunteers to help with a community fundraising dinner and needs help with setting up, serving and cleanup. Thursday,  October 11th from 4-8pm, Please - email todfam5@rcn.com or text 610-762-2154 

Upward Sports Location:

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First Baptist Church                   
3235 Linden street

Bethlehem pa 18017

Is looking for volunteers to help with student activities and games

on the following dates:

October- 9,10,11 5:30-8pm

January- 5,12,19,26 all day Saturday

February-2,9,16,23 all day Saturday 

Contact info:  Martin Rosario

Director of Upward Sports 

Bethlehem Pa

610-739-0320

LHS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL -  is looking for volunteers for their "PINK OUT" activity please see flyer for more information:

                                                                                                        

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

 LHS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

PINK OUT

THURSDAY, 10/10/18

MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM

Please contact if Becky Flynn at 610-417-9250 if interested

October 2018 - #2 Community Service Opportunities

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VOLUNTEER TODAY!

ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem Oktoberfest (Oct 5-7 & Oct 12-14) is a free festival that features brew samples, authentic German food and beer, live music and schuhplattlers, as well as attractions like the exciting Beer-Lympics competition, the popular dachshund races, Yuengling Oktoberfest 5k, local artisans and more. Minimum age 21. Volunteer opportunities include: Beer pourers, ID checkers, retail assistants, mug sellers & more! Sign up at artsquest.org/volunteer or call Courtney Angle, 610-332-1354, cangle@artsquest.org

LILY'S HOPE FOUNDATION needs volunteers for their 5K Run, Walk or Stroll on Saturday, October 13 for event set up/take down, water distribution, finish line assistance, food stands. Please join us for a fun Saturday morning at Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Breinigsville, PA. Breakfast and Snacks will be provided for all participants. DJ Koolie Kirk will be at the event with great music to keep us motivated and excited. Contact: 267-776-HOPE, Info@LilysHopeFoundation.org.


THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF EASTON is partnering with The Northampton Historical Society with a wine auction to benefit both organizations Saturday October 6th at the State Theater in Easton. We are looking for mature adults to help with registration, coat check, wine pouring for tasting and "runners" for the silent auction. Hours needed are 5pm to 10-10:30PM. Contact Jamie Bickert, 610-258-2831, jamieb@thechildrenshome.org.    


ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION's Spaghetti Dinner is October 20th at Asbury Church. Sign up to volunteer online with this link: http://signup.com/go/pHao5j. We also need donations of your home-made baked goodies and donations of canned sodas, waters and juice, too. Contact Rosaria at 610-740-5500 x348 rstoopes@armpa.org.

FREEMANSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is looking for volunteers for their afterschool homework club starting October 17 through December 19th. Great opportunity if you like to help others to learn! Please see more information on the flyer below:

CONTACT: Destany LaBar

Community Building VISTA

Freemansburg Elementary School

610-866-6681 ext. 25998

The American Foundation for Suicide preventions walks needs volunteers! This event will take place on Sunday, October 7, 2018, 9-3:00 pm.  Volunteers should arrive around 9am and from 2-3 to help tear down. Please contact Cari Cieszynski - ccieszyn@gmail.com
COME AND BE PART OF THIS EVENT!

Allentown YMCA is looking for Volunteer! 
Volunteers will help assemble hygiene kits for the Clean The World project at the Sands Hotel Casino in the Monroe Room on September 29, 2018, 9 to 1:30pm (split shifts available). It is a fun experience with light refreshments and music provided. Please contact Ms. Tami Unger @ tamiunger@gv-ymca.org

BETHLEHEM SPECIAL OLYMPICS needs additional Basketball volunteers on Monday nights starting in January. Practices are held on Mondays from 6:30-8pm at Northeast Middle School. Volunteers only need to know the basics of basketball and be able to commit to attending most practices. Volunteers must complete their Class A Volunteer process which includes a background check (if over 18) and a few online trainings. Call Dana Lindsey, 610-264-3616, volunteers@bethlehemsopa.org.

QUI-LIBRIUM, Nazareth needs volunteers (age 14+) to be horse leaders and side helpers to assist during horseback riding and cart driving lessons for children and adults with special needs. Volunteers will be assigned to the same participant for one hour once a week for 11 weekly sessions. Volunteers are also needed for Special Events and doing work around the farm or in the office. All volunteers must attend training from 12:30-3:30pm on October 6^th. Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org.

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville is open 7 days a week from 10am-4pm and is looking for volunteers

to help on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.). Volunteers help at a variety of interactive stations including Giraffe

Feedings, Lorikeet Landing, Goat, and Barn Yard Exhibit Team, and Kangaroo Tour Team. Call Julia

Bieski, 610-799-4171 x248, jbieski@lvzoo.org.

Calypso Elementary Family Bingo Night

ages: K-5 and families

Date/time: Fri. Nov. 9, from 6-8pm, One-time commitment.

Description:  

This event encourages families to spend a fun night together, in a safe environment

that is screen free!

Volunteers are needed to work the snacks table, registration sign-in table, and basket raffle table as well as "floaters" to refill bingo supplies and help with setup/cleanup.

Contact: Dr. Trisha Moller

mollert@moravian.edu