Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Needs Volunteers

Volunteers needed for an Hour of Code event.  Meet at Thomas Jefferson from 3:40pm-4:30pm and set up meetings will be held 11/2,  11/9,  11/16,  11/30,  and 12/7.   The same people would come on 12/8 from 4:45pm-7:15pm.

Please contact Michelle Kirias at MKirias@basdschools.org for more information and to volunteer.

Christmas Toys Outreach - Grace Assembly of God at Banana Factory

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Christmas Toys Outreach to Children in the City of Bethlehem.  This event will take place over many weekends at the Banana Factory.  Volunteers are needed for set up (on Saturday evenings) and during the event (Sundays) for security, assisting with distribution, and assisting with activities.

Dates are as follows

November 12th (set up) and 13th (event 8am -1pm)

November 19th (set up) and 20th (event 8am -1pm)

November 26th (set up) and 27th (event 8am -1pm)



December 3rd (set up) and 4th (event 8am -1pm)

December 10th (set up) and 11th (event 8am -1pm)

December 17th (set up) and 18th (event 8am -1pm)

Hours and schedules are flexible.  MANY volunteers are needed.  Please contact Terry Schaller at 610-462-3110 for more information and to schedule your volunteer hours.

Fall Work Party - Lehigh Sports Association

Lehigh Sports Association is in need of volunteers this Saturday October 29th  from 10am - noon to clean up the fields and get them closed for the winter. 

Field is located at 1175 Illick's Mill Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017- see Keith Ashner when you arrive!

Opportunity with YWCA Bethlehem

YWCA Bethlehem has a volunteer opportunity for office assistance during the after-school hours.  We are looking for a student who can accept a 2 – 4 hour/week commitment to assist with simple data entry, shredding, photocopying and other office tasks.  We are located in Hanover Township (off of Highland Avenue)

Students interested in this opportunity should contact empowermentcenterdirector@ywcabethlehem.org

Saturday afternoon available at Moravian Hall Square

MORAVIAN HALL SQUARE, Nazareth needs volunteers for their Good Spirits General Store/Gift Shop.  Must commit to at least one 2 or 3 hour shift per week.  Times needed are2-4:30pm Monday, 10:45am-2pm or 2-4:30pm most Tuesdays, 10:45am-2pm Thursday, some Saturdays are available 10:45am-3pm.  Training provided after application and background check.  Call Laurie Brunstetter, 610-746-1334, laurieb@moravian.com.

Red Cross Volunteer Information Session

AMERICAN RED CROSS, Allentown is hosting a volunteer information session at 6pm on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at their site at 3939 Broadway, Allentown.  Learn about The Red Cross mission and how you can get involved.  Many volunteer opportunities are available in Disaster Services, Community Disaster Education, Financial Development, Logistics and Volunteer Services.  Call 484-403-4718 or email susan.kalkhuis-beam@redcross.org to register.

Volunteers Needed at the Farm(ersville Elementary School)

Event: Hoedown on the Farm

Place: Farmersville Elementary School

Date: Friday, October 21st

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

*This event will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress for the weather.*

We are looking for approximately 10 student volunteers. Help is needed to set up, run the games, work the food stand, and clean up. We are also looking for a couple of kids interested in face painting. 

Anyone who is interested should send an 

e-mail to: farmersvillepta@gmail.com by Tuesday, October 18th. 

Volunteers needed TOMORROW with YEA!

Youth Education in the Arts is looking for 6-8 volunteers for an after-school project tomorrow, Thursday, October 13. We need some extra hands to prepare items for a large band show this weekend. The project is located at our office in Allentown, 601 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101. 

Volunteers are welcome to come after school - someone will be in our office until at least 7pm. If students need a ride, I may be able to arrange a pickup at school and return to school in the evening - we have a company van that I can use. 

For more information and to sign up, contact alyson@yea.org

Sacred Heart Hospital Volunteers needed!

SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, Allentown is seeking volunteers for their busy volunteer department.  Tasks include delivering flowers and mail to patients and assisting patients and staff.  This is a great way to contribute while making new friends.  Training is provided; all shifts available.  Call Beth Fogel, 610-776-5413, bfogel@shh.org.

Interested in cars? Want to work with kids?

AMERICA ON WHEELS, Allentown will soon embark on new Educational programs and Camp Programs for ages 6-12.  Programs include hands-on learning activities about car parts/engines, Magic Seat Belt Tour, designing steering wheels to develop CarTunes, arts & crafts, and more.  Training is easy and fun.  If you have a passion for education and/or enjoy working with children, call Linda Merkel, 610-432-4200x11, director@americaonwheels.org.

FBTAA Field Closing! Volunteers Needed!

On Saturday, October 8th, FBT will be closing its fields for the season.  This requires a lot of work but the more people we have helping, the more we can get done in less time. If you can help in any way (even for as little as a hour), please do so.  We will be starting at 8am at FBT. We will be taking down the batting cage nets and signage along the out walls, putting away the tarps, trash cans, and equipment, and generally cleaning up the facilities and both FBT and Miller Heights (if possible). And this is a great opportunity for any children who need volunteer hours. Rain date is Sunday, October 9th.

For more information contact clubnews@bluesombrero.com

Miller Keystone Volunteer Orientation coming up!

MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER, Bethlehem is looking for Canteen Attendants on Saturday from 10am-1pm attheir Allentown site.  Volunteers are also needed for their bloodmobiles.  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.    Orientation  scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10am-12noon.   Call Janice Brown, 610-691-5850,jbrown@giveapint.org.

D&L Halloween Event - Volunteers needed! Many dates!

DELAWARE & LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR, INC., Easton needs volunteers for a family friendly Halloween event October 21, 22, 28, and 29 from 6-8pm at Hugh Moore Park.  Volunteers can choose to help with kids' games, serve refreshments, or be a ghost actor.  Select the hours and nights that work best for you.  Call Terri Monserrat, 610-923-3548, terri@delawareandlehigh.org. 

 

Touchstone Theatre Volunteers Needed - November

My name is Sarah and I am your new volunteer coordinator, presenting to you the second volunteering opportunity of the 2016-2017 season. There are 8 volunteer slots for José Torres-Tama's presentation of Aliens, Immigrants, and Other Evildoers. Show dates are November 3, 4, and 5 at 8pm and Nov. 6 at 2pm. 

For each performance we need 1 Usher and 1 Floater. Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis, and you are more than welcome to fill multiple slots. First time volunteers should also be available to schedule a brief orientation on a day prior to their shift.

Call Time: All: 7pm on Nov. 3, 4, 5; 1pm on Nov. 6.

End Time: All: 8:15pm on Nov. 3, 4, 5; 2:15pm on Nov. 6. 

Dress:  Presentable. Think business casual, or how you would dress to visit your grandparents. (e.g. no t-shirts, short skirts, etc. Nice dark jeans without rips or holes are acceptable.)

Location:  Touchstone Theatre, 321 E. 4th St. Bethlehem, PA

I can’t wait to hear from you all! If you would like to volunteer, please email me at sarah@touchstone.org or call 610-867-1689.  

Don't forget the perks!  In addition to helping support the arts in our community, if seats are available, you get to see the show for free on the day you volunteer. Also, I will be tracking volunteer hours, and at the end of the season the top volunteer will recieve a thank you gift from us! Our leaderboard is currently empty as our first show, Crazy Glue, is only just about to open, so now is a great time to get ahead!

Luminaria Night is back!

 

Luminaria Night, December 10, 2016

Student Volunteer schedule

Community Service approved

 

Bethlehem’s Luminaria Night was established in 1997 by three neighbors as a project to help those in need while uniting neighbors in the spirit of giving. Luminaria Night is run solely by volunteers.  All funds raised go to help the homeless, hungry, and poor in Bethlehem and surrounding areas with proceeds going to New Bethany Ministries.

 

Student volunteers are an essential part of the success of this program.  Volunteer opportunities include the assembly of luminaria kits, distribution and pick-up of kits, and clean-up after the event. All assembly and pick-up activities will be at the Memorial Pool Building on Illick’s Mill Road.  Students are also needed for set up at various senior citizen facilities on December 10 - must have own transportation. 

 

For additional information and schedule updates “like” us on Facebook at Luminaria Night 

or contact  Olga Conneen  - olga.conneen@gmail.com.

 

 

Please fill out our volunteer form here to select times that you plan to work.

 

Be the Light in Your Neighbors’ Darkest Hour!