Thursday/Friday volunteer opportunity with the ReStore!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LV RESTORE, Whitehall - Come to ReMix latex paint and create new recolor latex paint for sale at the ReStore.  Assist with sorting colors, opening paint cans, mixing paint, dispensing the new paint, and labeling new cans.  Shifts are 10am-2pm or 2pm-5pm on Thursdays and Fridays.  Call Camille Urbano, 610-776-7737,Camille@habitatlv.org.

BASD IT Department

The BASD's Information Technologies Department is looking for responsible students to assist them in their work for the remainder of the summer.

Hours can be flexible within 9-3 on Monday-Thursday.

Interested students should contact cburcin@basdschools.org for more information.

Do you love Harry Potter?!?!

WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY, Emmaus is looking for some wonderful, wizarding volunteers to assist during a Harry Potter Book Release event on Saturday, July 30^th.  Duties include directing traffic and attendees to various spots in the preserve and answering questions about the event which features various magical stations throughout the woods, including wand making and teal leaf reading.  Available shifts are 9:30-11:30pm or 11pm-12am.  Call Heather Pritchard, 610-965-4397, hpritchard@wildlandspa.org.

Free Friday Volunteers - Second Harvest

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Nazareth has volunteer opportunities for people to help their staff when agencies pick up groceries and non-grocery items, shop, and load their vehicles.  Must be able to lift 25 lbs.  Volunteers are needed "Free Friday," every Friday from 12:30-2:30pm.   Call to schedule the Friday you wish to help.  Call Maria Arcelay, 484-287-4015, mdarcelay@caclv.org.

This weekend! Corner Store Run for Big Brothers Big Sisters!

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown needs volunteers to help with registration, packet pick-up, finish line, race course, and Country Fair at the Corner Store Run at Lehigh University on July 30^th.  Three shifts available from 6:30-10:30am, 7:30-11:30am, or 6:30-11:30am.  Volunteers under 18 years must have parent sign online waiver; less than 12 years must have adult with them at all times.  Register online at http://www.cornerstorerun.com/volunteer.  Call 610-391-1827.

Flashes of Gold Volunteers

Flashes of Gold
Student Ambassador – Volunteer Position

Help us conquer childhood cancer! 

Flashes of Gold is looking for student volunteers to help us promote our event in your school! Flashes of Gold is a family-friendly event to raise funds for childhood cancer research! We would like you to be creative in your approach to promote the event so we can raise as much money as possible for Pediatric Cancer. Volunteers must attend an orientation meeting.

Interested? Contact Marissa Lewicki at marissa@klo-events.com.

Volunteer Responsibilities Can Include:

ü  Student Ambassador Orientation Meeting

ü  Help us promote our event on social media

o   Connect with Flashes of Gold on social media

§  Like our Facebook page

§  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@flashesofgold)

o   Participate in the #flashesofgold photo contest

o   Help us spread the word on your personal social media accounts. Feel free to use our sample messages below.

§  Twitter:

·            I’m tweeting to help conquer #childhoodcancer. You can help too. Join us at @FlashesofGold 9/29. http://bit.ly/2a5NnR4

·            Join me September 29 at @FlashesofGold and help conquer #childhoodcancer. http://bit.ly/2a5NnR4

·            Help fund cures for kids with cancer. Find out what @FlashesofGold is all about: http://bit.ly/2a5NnR4

·            Be a hero! Help @flashesofgold fund #childhoodcancer research: http://bit.ly/2a5NnR4

§  Facebook:

·            Be a hero! Help raise funds for childhood cancer research. Join us on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Riverview Country club from 6-9 p.m. for the 4^th Annual Flashes of Gold event! #flashesofgold

§  Instagram: Follow #flashesofgold photo contest rules.

ü  Create and distribute Flashes of Gold event flyers at school

ü  Create a Flashes of Gold ad for your school newspaper

ü  Promote Flashes of Gold on your morning news or announcements

ü  Have other creative promotion ideas? Let us know!

ü  Volunteer at the Flashes of Gold event on September 29, 2016

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/flashesofgold/

Miller-Keystone Blood Center Volunteers Needed

MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER, Bethlehem is looking for Canteen Attendants every Saturday from 10am-1pm attheir Allentown site 1255 S. Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 1300.  Canteen attendants monitor blood donors after their donations, serve drinks/snacks to our donors, and ensure donors are feeling well before leaving the site.  Volunteers with flexible availability are also needed.  Orientations will be held.  Call Janice Brown, 610-691-5850, jbrown@giveapint.org.

August 14th - Run Wild at Lehigh Valley Zoo

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville - Run Wild at the Zoo, an annual 10K and 5K run and a 1 Mile Family Fun Walk, will take place Sunday, August 14.  Volunteers are needed to help with registration, direct runners on the course, and help distribute water after the runners cross the finish line.  Call Timmi Fiske, 610-799-4171 x248, tfiske@lvzoo.org.

Special Olympics Gymnastics/Soccer/Basketball Coaches

BETHLEHEM SPECIAL OLYMPICS needs volunteers to be Soccer Coaches for weekly practices 3-5:30pm on Sundays from August until November.  Gymnastics Coaches are needed for weekly practices at 7:30-8:30pm on Thursdays from January through June.  Basketball Coaches are also needed for weekly practice sessions at 6-8pm on Mondays from January through June.  Call Dana Lindsey, 

267-221-7740, volunteers@bethlehemsopa.org.

VegFest Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers for the 6^th Annual Bethlehem VegFest, Vegan and Street Festival.  The date is Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 11 am – 6 pm and just click on the link for more information.  There are a ton of opportunities for volunteers and it would be great if you could help out.

 Email the following :

1.     First Name / Last Name

2.     Cell phone number

3.     Volunteer job you would like to have (see attached list)

4.     Time you are available

Volunteer with us at our 6th annual vegan street and foods festival! Saturday, August 20th, 2016 will be filled with food, music, speakers, and cooking demos as we once again fill the SouthSide Bethlehem Greenway with over 50 diverse vegan vendors. Email Meghan at meghanr@lehighvalleychamber.org if you are interested in any of the following:

VegFest Volunteer Job Descriptions

Set-up Volunteers

15 volunteers who will work from 7am up to the beginning of the festival. These volunteers will help with set up, including: tables, yard signs, merchandise, trash and recycling bins, signage, tents, bars, chairs, and entertainment stage.

Vendor Assistance Volunteers

8 volunteers to work from 11am-6pm. These volunteers will help direct vendors to their location, provide information about parking, assist with unloading vendors’ vehicles, etc., to make the set up process as smooth and flawless as possible! (there will be a lot of people coming in at the same time)

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” Volunteers

10 volunteers to work from 11am-7pm. These individuals will be responsible for monitoring trash cans, recycling bins, and any litter on festival grounds. These individuals will be provided latex gloves, so they can handle trash properly. These volunteers should be “able-bodied” and willing to carry heavy trash bags, move trash cans to dumpsters, etc.

Main Stage

2 volunteers to work the entirety of the festival (12-5 pm).  These volunteers will be stationed at the Main Band Stage assist with sound equipment/band set-up and break-down. SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THIS DEPARTMENT.

Acoustic Stage

1 volunteer to work the entirety of the festival (12-5 pm). This volunteer will be stationed at the Acoustic Stage, to assist with sound equipment/band set-up and break-down. SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THIS DEPARTMENT.

Speaker’s Tent Concierge

1 volunteer to work 11am-6pm. This individual will be responsible for directing people into the tent for each speaking presentation, as well as out of the tent at its conclusion.  This volunteer must be outgoing, and must be familiar with the various speakers and their topics, so that they may provide information to people passing the speaker’s tent.

Cooking Demo Volunteers

2 volunteers (11am-6pm) These individuals will be responsible for providing assistance to the Cooking Demo Chefs.  They will be responsible for cleaning up the Cooking Demo Station between demonstrations, assisting with dish-washing, and providing information about the “current” demoing chef during each demonstration.

Clean-Up Volunteers

20 volunteers to work at 6 o’clock until clean-up is completed. These individuals will help break down tables, tents, chairs, signage, as well as handle recycling/garbage, etc.  These individuals will work quickly and efficiently to ensure that the Greenway is returned to a clean linear park!

Thanks for considering!

Second Harvest Food Bank Volunteers

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK, Nazareth - Are you available 7am-2:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or 7am-12pm Friday?  If so, Second Harvest needs volunteers to help sort donations so items can be distributed to those in need.  Training will be given upon arrival for first shift.  Call Maria Arcelay, 484-287-4015, 

shfb-info@caclv.org.

2015-2016 Highlights!

Youth Volunteers Needed - Holy Family Manor

HOLY FAMILY MANOR, Bethlehem has several opportunities for youth volunteers.  Be a companion to a resident by visiting, going outdoors, playing a game.  Help seniors learn new things such as computers, iPad, Wii games, make music lists, etc.  Help residents fill bird baths and bird feeders.  Help with minor clerical tasks.  Volunteers must attend a training session.  Call Rose Lance, 610-865-5595 x522, rlance@hfmanor.org.

Have 3 hours free in the evening? This opportunity is for you!

GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, Nazareth needs Evening Hospitality Volunteers to greet and orient new residents by welcoming them to the facility, showing them locations of interest and answering any questions they have.  Also to assist in following up with residents to ensure that they are comfortable.  Time frame is between 4pm and 7pm.  Orientation and background check required.  Call Michael Colon, 610-746-5248, mcolon@northamptoncounty.org.

Get you tail on the trail! Trail tenders needed!

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, INC., Easton is looking for trail tenders and trail patrol volunteers.  Trail Tenders perform clean-ups, brush and branch removal, and other trail activities.  Trail Patrol volunteers patrol the trail on bicycles in all five counties, answer visitors' questions and tend to their needs, and look for fallen trees, erosion, and other trail maintenance issues.  Call Lauren Golden, 610-932-3548 x227, lauren@delawareandlehigh.org.