Monday, May 11, 2015

Upcoming Opportunities May 2015 Vol. 1

The latest and greatest Community Service Opportunities posted below

BASD APPROVED AGENCY OPPORTUNITIES May 2015 Vol. 1
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CEDARBROOK NURSING HOMES-Allentown & Fountain Hill is looking for people who can play board games, teach residents to crochet, or visit with our residents to brighten their days. We have residents who would enjoy someone to talk with and keep them company. Make a difference in their life; come share some of your time with them. Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336- 5684, KerryMagliane@lehighcounty.org.

BOUTIQUE AT THE RINK – URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS! Donations are piling in and volunteers are needed to help prep for the sale. Call Sharon at 610-346-7270, boutiqueattherink@gmail.com or contact Jan at mommaski@aol.com you are able to help out!!!! Hours available Wednesday evenings and on Saturday from 9-1.

NITSCHMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL – will be hosting their first annual Nitschmann Nation 5k on May 30th. Volunteers are needed the day before and day of the event. More information on the blog. Contact Mr. Mayes at pmayes@basdschools.org by May 8th to sign up.

HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPRING FESTIVAL- Friday, May 29, 2015, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteer times start @ 2:30 p.m. for set-up and end at approximately 9:00 p.m. for break-down. 4 shifts available- 1st 2:30-4:30; 2nd 4:30-6:00; 3rd 6:00-7:30; 4th 7:30-9:00 (if you can't do these specifics shifts, feel free to let us know what you are able to do). Please tell all of your friends!! The more the merrier! Any help you can give or get for us is greatly appreciated. All student volunteers working 3 or more hours, will be given a voucher for a free meal at the festival. Bring timesheet to the festival to assure credit for their hours. There will be a check-in/checkout stand that the students will need to report to before & after their shifts to have their hours counted.

GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY ATHLETICS is looking for volunteers for the spring season! This coed youth sports association is offering a flag football program in partnership with the NFL running April – June. Volunteers are needed to fill the following positions: - Referees (approximately 3 hours per game day), Set up and break down of fields, Snack stand help. Hanover Township Community Center, Bethlehem. Sunday afternoons each week from April – early June (games will not be played on Easter Sunday) All volunteers will be trained and mentored by the organization’s director. Please contact Eric Neidig at 610-674-3521 or Eric@greaterlehighvalleyathletics.com

DAVINCI SCIENCE CENTER is running their summer volunteer opportunity for teens ages 15-17. The deadline to apply in May 18th and details can be found here:http://www.davincisciencecenter.org/your-support-for-science/our-volunteers/

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES, Bethlehem needs volunteers for "Steampunk" which is coming to the Kemerer Museum. Share this exciting world of industry, imagination, art, and design with our visitors! Volunteers are needed from April 18 to November 1, some evenings. Training will be held the first week of April and will be ongoing throughout the exhibition. Call Melanie Depcinski, 610-882-0450 x13, mdepcinski@historicbethlehem.org

CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN, INC., Allentown is looking for volunteers (age 14+) to help with Camp Camelot from July 6 to August 21. Each week is a different theme and includes a field trip on Wednesdays and guest speakers on Fridays. Camp focuses on improving social interaction skills. An orientation prior to camp must be attended by all volunteers. Call Kristen Bond, 610-791- 5683, kristenb@camelotforchildren.org.

SAUCON VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, Hellertown needs volunteers for the Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, June 8 from 8am until 3pm. Knowledge of golf would be helpful, but is not required. Volunteers would sit at holes designated for prizes. Call Erin Siegfried, 610-838- 0722, erin@svcommctr.org. SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, Allentown -Our busy gift shop is in need of dependable, friendly volunteers. The choices of shifts are Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 9am-3pm. Duties include assisting customers, completing sales transactions, and light stocking of merchandise. Training will be provided. Call Beth Fogel, 776-5413, bfogel@shh.org.

NITSCHMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL – Volunteers needed to assist with a carnival on Saturday, May 30th, from 4-7, in conjunction with the 5K run. Set-up 12-3:30. Event from 3:45-7:00. Clean-up 7- 10. Help with heavy lifting needed during set-up as there will be a lot of moving tables/chairs/etc… All are welcome! Contact Theo Loupos 484-357-5015 tloupos@basdschools.org to sign up

FOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY. Seeking volunteers who LOVE working with kids for this 4-week pre-kindergarten summer program! June 15 through July 9 (Monday through Thursday each week) 8:15am - 12:45pm Clearances required to volunteer. If you are interested in participating please send a letter / email stating your interest to pwarbrick@basdschools.org or to Fountain Hill Elementary no later than June 5th.

GRACEDALE NURSING HOME – SUMMER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY. Gracedale is now accepting applications for their Summer Youth Program. Volunteer with helping residents, assisting with activities, helping people outside on nice summer days and other tasks. For more information go to www.gracedale.org or contact Michael Colon at 610-746-5248.

CLEARVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 15-20 volunteers needed to man ride and game stations for our Spring Carnival! Saturday May 30th (with a rain date of May 31st) from approx 4pm to 8/8:30pm. Serious inquiries only, students will not be allowed to use phones during the event. Students can email amanda.kovalchick@gmail.com or call at 610/533-7826 if interested.

FOUNTAIN HILL ELEMENTARY - Join us for the FOUNTAIN HILL SCHOOL CARNIVAL! Seeking volunteers to help set up, run games, award prizes and more! Friday, May 22nd from 4pm - 7pm at Fountain Hill Elementary School (1330 Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015) Please RSVP by May 15 to Paige Warbrick, Community School Director pwarbrick@basdschools.org 610-865- 5881 x29310

THE SAVALTION ARMY- The Rock N' Run 4 Kids 5K and Kids Fun Run is on May 16 and we need volunteers for a variety of different positions including set up, tear down, face painters, cheering crowds, course marshalls, food and water helpers etc. TO sign up: 1) Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/xJ2z2A 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.

SUMMER DAY OF LEARNING – Save the Date for June 19th as our community comes together for National Summer Day Of Learning. Event will be held at NCC and volunteers will be needed!

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