Great STEM Opportunity!

James Buchanan Elementary - STEM family fun night coming up at our school on Friday, Feb. 9th from 6-7:30pm. We are looking for some volunteers to help run different hands-on stations. All of the materials will be provided. Volunteers will be helping assist the elementary students and their families with the different experiments.

Please contact Catherine Zile at jbespta@gmail.com       

New Opportunities to Volunteer - JANUARY 2018

CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, Allentown has a fun opportunity for volunteers to help their residents play games on Tuesdays from 6:15-8:15pm.  A regularly scheduled game night takes place each week and volunteers are needed to escort their residents to in-house games and to help them play the games.  Examples of games are bingo, Yahtzee, and casino type games.  Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org.

MEALS ON WHEELS OF LEHIGH COUNTY, Allentown is looking for volunteers (18+ years) to distribute meals to homebound individuals between 11am-1pm Monday-Friday.  Teams of 2 deliver to 33 routes throughout Lehigh County.  Drive a route or ride along as a visitor.  Bring a friend and form a team or let us provide a partner for you.   Training scheduled for Wednesday 1/31 @1:30pm.  Call Dawn Stillwagen, 610-398-2563, dstillwagen@mealsonwheelslc.org.

ST. LUKE'S HOSPICE, Lehigh Valley, Carbon and Monroe counties is seeking compassionate, dependable, and outgoing volunteers in these areas.  A hospice volunteer might hold a hand, read a book to a patient, be a listening ear, be a friend, and much more. Orientation and training is provided.  Call Juana Van Steenvoort, 484-526-7124, Juana.VanSteenvoort@sluhn.org, or visit http://vna.slhn.org/Volunteer

THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE, Whitehall is actively looking for individuals (18+ years) and groups (4 people max) on Friday and Saturday afternoons to assist with the daily operations in the Donation Center, sales floors and working with the ReStore Staff. Sign up by creating a Volunteer Hub account: http://habitatlehighvalley.volunteerhub.com

Please check your local BASD Elementary School for volunteer opportunities with afterschool programs.

Take a 👀 , Great Opportunities to do Community Service!

Marvine Elementary has opportunities in their after-school programs; 

-Basketball, Every Mondays 3.40.pm-5.00pm (Starting January 29th)

 Working with 5th-grade students

-Soccer, Every Wednesday 3.40.pm-5.00pm (Starting January 21th)

 Working with 3rd-grade students 

-ESOL Club, Every Tuesday, and Thursday 3.40.pm-5.00pm (Starting January 20th)

 Working with students and families from Puerto Rico (Spanish speakers)

Contact Mr. Cesar Cordova - ccordova@basdschools.org

James Buchanan Elementary School needs Volunteers!

PBIS Carnival 

Our PBIS Carnival will be held on Wednesday, 31 Jan from 1:00 - 3:00. Volunteers are asked to report to the gym at 1:15 pm. 

Date: 01/31/2018 (Wed.)

Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm EST

Contact Mrs. Jill Moran

Opportunity to Volunteer - January

SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, Allentown is in need of reliable volunteers to brighten the lives of their patients and visitors.  Many assignments are available, including Gift Shop, running errands, assisting patients/visitors, or greeting in their short-procedure waiting room.  Training will be provided.  Call Beth Fogel, 610-776-5413, bfogel@shh.org.

Community Service Opportunity

Seniors! Farmersville Elementary on Fri. Jan 19th 6:30 to 8:30 pm, needs high school volunteers for their Halloween themed family fun night! Contact Melissa Androu mandrou@basdschools.org

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES - JANUARY 2018

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 

JANUARY 2018

CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, Allentown - Volunteers are needed to transport wheelchair-bound residents to and from in-house appointments and activities Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:30 PM. An excellent opportunity for exercise and at the same time a chance to chat with individual residents and make them feel special! All volunteers are required to complete an application, pass a Criminal History Clearance, and meet for an interview. Call Kerry Magliane, 610-336-5684, kerrymagliane@lehighcounty.org

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE, Lehigh Valley - Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off!  Several volunteer opportunities are available for Monday, January 15, 2018.  Please visit the Volunteer Center website www.volunteerlv.org/mlk for details and registration instructions.

NORTHEAST MINISTRY, Bethlehem is seeking volunteers to tutor students in grades 1-12 during their After School Homework Club.  The club meets Monday to Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm.  Tutors assist students with homework, reading, and school projects.  All tutors must complete and pass background clearances before beginning to volunteer.  Call Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@northeastministry.com.

THE GRESS MOUNTAIN RANCH, Orefield, is an animal sanctuary for 70+ pets and farm animals rescued from abuse or neglect.  Volunteers are desperately needed to feed/water their ranch animals, perform environmental clean-up, and do ground maintenance including winterizing pens and wiringroof for turkey pens.  Animals need tending every day of the year.  Call Kathryn Gress, 610-398-2122, gressranch@gmail.com.

LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville needs volunteers to help, all opportunities are outdoors, so volunteers should dress weather appropriate!  Call Julia Bieski, 610-799-4171, jbieski@lvzoo.org.

ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem is looking for individuals and/or large groups of volunteers Call Coryna Barberis, 610-332-1360, cbarberi@artsquest.org.

BIG BROTHERS/SISTERS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown is looking for Mentors for students at Fountain Hill Elementary School, Bethlehem. Mentors and Littles meet once a week 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. activity ideas are provided. Call Melissa Moyer, 610-432-8000 x107, mmoyer@bbbslv.org.

EQUI-LIBRIUM, INC., Nazareth needs volunteers (14+ years) to help with their Holiday Horse Camp. Volunteers will assist participants with disabilities by helping them on and off the horse, walk next to the rider when they are mounted, help with their lesson, and help during other horse-related activities (grooming, feeding, etc.).Camp runs from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Wed. 12/27, Thurs. 12/28, and  Fri. 12/29 Call Yvonne Darlington, 610-365-2266, volunteercoordinator@equi-librium.org.

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.

ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, Bethlehem - Needs volunteers to help support patients, family, and staff by volunteering in the Gift Shop, Volunteer Escort Service, or Patient Information Center.  Each of these areas provides a valuable service by being a kind ear to listen, assist people in selecting gifts for their loved ones, helps patients or visitors find their way, transport items throughout the hospital, and much more!  Contact (484) 526-4600 or visit their website www.slhn.org/volunteerNOW.

LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK seeks caring compassionate, and committed community volunteers to serve in following areas: All Locations-errand runners, gift shop, emergency dept., in-patient pharmacy; 17th & Chew-Office and Recreational Activity; Muhlenberg - Sterile Processing and Hospitality; Cedar Crest-Children's Surgery Center, Surgical Waiting, and Hospitality. Apply at LVHN.org or call 610-969-2850.

The Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem - is in need of volunteers. Please contact Melody Rosado @ 610-865-4241, Located 1430 Fritz Drive Bethlehem, PA 18017

****NOTE**** The Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem of the Southside is closed!

NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL SNACK STAND - Northeast’s PTO requires assistance with their snack stand during events. For dates, times, and to sign up to volunteer, please contact Northeast's PTO President, Tina Piscitello, at tlp3672@gmail.com.

MORAVIAN HALL SQUARE, Nazareth - Moravian Hall Square needs a Gift Shop Sales Assistant to volunteer in a beautiful and friendly environment. Experience working with retail computer helpful. Please contact Laurie Brunstetter at (610)746-1334 or laurieb@moravian.com.

MORAVIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Bethlehem is seeking volunteer help to index historic church registers in an online database that dates back to the 1700’s and later. It is the first big step in making the contents of these registers accessible to users across the world! Help us preserve history one name at a time! Call Megan VanRavenswaay (610) 759-5070 or email to director@moravianhistoricalsociety.org. 

GRACEDALE NURSING HOME, Nazareth - Volunteers needed to escort residents to appointments within the facility. Opportunities are Monday through Friday 9AM-3PM.  Activity helpers needed to assist staff with games, crafts, and special events. Opportunities on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.  Orientation provided.  Call the Volunteer Office at (610) 746-5248.

GRASS Recycling & Sustainability Project (For LHS Students Only!) - Student volunteers are needed to collect and coordinate recycling at Liberty. Students are needed daily. Please contact Mr. Zahm for more information at gzahm@basdschools.org

 FEAT (For FHS Students only!) - Freedom’s Environmental Awareness Team is always looking for new members to help with coordinating and collecting recycling!  They recycle after school most Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students meet in room 143. As the weather gets warmer, they will also need volunteers to work in the courtyard with weeding, mulching, planting, and general clean up. Please contact Mr. Baltz for more information at ebaltz@basdschools.org

ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Their Food Pantry is seeking volunteers the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6-8 PM. Please email Cindy Shipman at clships@gmail.com for more information.

AMERICA ON WHEELS MUSEUM (Open to students ages 16 or older) - New Educational and Camp Programs for ages 6-12 - includes 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 at (610) 432-4200 ext.11, or email director@americaonwheels.org.