Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Opportunity List for November 2017




Farmersville Elementary School: Math Night: Friday night, November 17th, 6-9pm 
 in the gym. We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up, clean- up and supervising the games. 
*Please contact Sarah Campbell at  farmersvillepta@gmail.com to volunteer. 

Farmersville Elementary Holiday Gift Shop - Located at Five Below, 3875 Dryland Way, Easton
Friday, 12/1 @ 5-8pm, and Saturday, 12/2 @ 9am-12pm . We are looking for volunteers to be “elves”, help the little children shop for family and friends and wrap their gifts. 
*Please contact Sarah Campbell at farmersvillepta@gmail.com to volunteer. 

New Bethany Ministries celebrating their 20th Anniversary of Luminaria Night in Bethlehem on Saturday, December 9th. and they are looking for volunteers to help assemble the Luminaria Night kits. Please click on the link to register and become a volunteer for this special night activity! 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRrX9nbvQ3Le3pj1ckZsu0DWZ2XHN4gReeiS2ut7Yh9fTqHA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Volunteers needed to help in one of our fundraisers that require many wreaths and poinsettias to be unloaded and sorted on Saturday, December 2. Please contact Ms. Jennifer Chomo at jchomo@basdschools.org 

ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem is looking for Christkindlmarkt volunteers for various positions including Admission Assistants, Booth Attendants, Eco-Squad, Merchandise Assistants, Customer Service, Kid's Craft Assistants, and more.  The Festival runs for 6 weeks starting on November 17 through December 23rd (Thursdays through Sundays).  Shift times vary depending on the day.  Call Coryna Barberis, 610-332-1360cbarberis@artsquest.org.

FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY is held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving.  It is an opportunity for families to work together to serve their community, share quality time for busy families, strengthen communication, and have a positive impact on local communities.  This year's date is Saturday, November 18th, and The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley has several local opportunities available.  Check their website www.volunteerlv.org, where listings are updated regularly.  
  
HISTORIC BETHLEHEM MUSEUMS & SITES is in need of volunteers for its Annual Turkey Trot 5kRun, a competitive and fun walk, on Sat., Nov. 26.  Volunteers are needed Fri. Nov. 24 and Sat. Nov. 25 to help with registration, be a race marshal, hand out pre-race refreshments, t-shirt handout, and many more tasks.  Call Kristen Walsh, 610-882-0450 x20kwalsh@historicbethlehem.org

HOLIDAY HOPE CHESTS needs volunteers to donate wrapped shoeboxes filled with age-appropriate items for Lehigh Valley's children in need.  This program coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley is a great project for large/small groups, clubs, classes, families, and individuals.  To participate, go to www.volunteerlv.org and fill out a 2017 Donor Pledge Form.  Filled shoeboxes may be dropped off at UGI Auditorium at 2121 City Line Ave., Bethlehem from 12noon-6pm on 11/28 through 11/30 or Friday 12/1 from 10am-3pm ONLY.

ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Bethlehem, and Warren Campuses are seeking Patient Advocate Volunteers to make a difference to their patients by spending time socializing with and providing comfort items to their patients.  Consider volunteering and make an impact today!  Call 484-526-4600 or visit their website www.slhn.org/volunteernow.

American Red Cross of Lehigh Valley-Bucks Freedom High School students - On Saturday, December 16, the Red Cross will be in Easton partnering with community organizations, volunteers, and firefighters to educate residents about fire safety and installing free smoke alarms in homes without them. We’re looking for volunteers to join us for a few hours to make the community safer. 
Rally Point: Central Fire Station,11 North 6th Street, Easton, PA 18042

Timeline:
•             9:00 am – Check-in and orientation for volunteers
•             10:00 am – Canvassing and installation effort begins
•             2:00pm – All canvassing ends

It’s requested that anyone planning to attend registers so that we have a head count for lunch.  To register for this smoke alarm installation event, please click on this link: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=2929 or in the attached flyer.