February 2020 - Community Service Opportunities

Giving Back to YOUR Community!


Lincoln Elementary is looking for volunteers to help with childcare during a parent event

Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 at 5:30pm-7pm

Contact: 

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The CENSUS is coming!

NEED HOURS, WE NEED YOU!
TAKE ADVANTAGE THAT YOU ARE OFF FROM SCHOOL TO EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

Students will help put together bundles of rack cards, posters, and business cards with CENSUS INFORMATION.
WE will meet at the Bethlehem Greater Valley YMCA

Where: Bethlehem - Greater Valley YMCA

              430 East Broad Street

              Bethlehem

When: Friday, February 14, 2020

Time:  9 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Contact: Alicia Cruz

                acruz@basdschools.org

                Tyler Kuhns

                 tkuhns@gv-ymca.org

HELP US PROVIDE OTHERS WITH INFORMATION!

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COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICE IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!!!

We need students to help cut T-shirts into strips. BASD Foundation will provide all the materials. 

Thursday, February 6 
Freedom Students - We will meet in the Library 
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, February 11
Liberty Students - We will meet in the Gallery room 2nd fl in the Commons Building
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Contact: Alicia Cruz
acruz@basdschools.org

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YOU NEED HOURS?

Greater Valley YMCA - Bethlehem
Needs Volunteers for multiple projects

Please contact: Tyler Kuhns
tylerkuhns@gv-ymca.org
610-867-7588

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AMERICAN RED CROSS, Allentown is looking for volunteers to help Sound the Alarm on Saturday, April 25, 2020, as they work alongside local fire department personnel, community leaders, and members of the public distributing and installing free smoke alarms, sharing critical fire-safety tips, and helping to save lives!  Equipment, supplies & training provided along with breakfast and lunch. 

The Red Cross SOUND THE ALARM campaign returns to our region and we need your help! Find a date and location that works for you. Then RSVP to Ned.Bloom@redcross.org.

• BUCKS COUNTY:  Saturday, March 28, 8:30AM thru a celebration lunch. Meeting at the Lower Southampton Township Building, 1500 Desire Avenue, Feasterville, PA 19053

• LEHIGH VALLEY:  Saturday, April 25, 8:30AM thru a celebration lunch. Meeting at the West End Fire Company, 2145 W. Turner Street, Allentown, PA  18104

• BUCKS COUNTY:  Saturday, May 2, 8:30AM thru a celebration lunch. Meeting at the Bristol Borough Municipal Hall, 250 Pond Street, Bristol, PA  19007
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 For details, call Ned Bloom at 
484-403-4721, ned.bloom@redcross.org.

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LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, Schnecksville 

is looking for volunteers (age 13+) who love animals, want to meet members of the local community, and want to have fun while contributing to a great cause to be General Zoo Volunteers. The Zoo is open 7 days a week from 10am-3pm (Nov-Mar) and 10am-4pm (Apr-Oct). General Zoo Volunteers will rotate to help at various interactive stations, may also assist with an event themed games, crafts, and activities. Call Julia Seeley,

610-799-4171 x248, jseeley@lvzoo.org.

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ASA PACKER ELEMENTARY 

Is looking for student volunteers to help with their afterschool programs!

 Great opportunities to help and give back!

Contact: 

Ms. AnnMarie Birster, M.Ed.

Elementary School Counselor

Asa Packer Elementary School

610-865-0660

Abirster@basdschools.org

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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Looking for volunteers to help at the 

💛💜VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE💙💚
February 7th, 2020
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
Contact: 

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The Star of Bethlehem Festival for Kids

Looking for VOLUNTEERS!

May 17, 2020

Volunteers should be on-site by 

11:00 and will work till 5:00.  

Contact: 

Dee Sobetsky

610-462-8524

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BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Allentown 

seeks volunteers to be mentors "Bigs" for children "Littles" in their After-School Mentoring Program. "Bigs" and "Littles" spend time on creative arts projects, recreation, health/nutrition, math games, and more; no math, computer, or tutoring skills needed. Volunteer on Thursdays from 3:30-5pm. All volunteers will complete an interview, need references, pass background checks, and receive training. Call Natalie Artinger, 610-432-8000, nartinger@bbbslv.org.

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY, Bethlehem 

Is seeking volunteers to welcome guests, sell tickets and merchandise at the lobby admission desk. Must be comfortable engaging with the public to share the museum experience. Training provided. Call Robert Kent, 610-694-6637, rkent@nmih.org.

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NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER

Bethlehem needs volunteer Tutors for their After-School Homework Club from 3-5pm Monday-Thursday. Volunteers assist children with homework, school projects, reading, math, and enrichment activities. Participate as little as one time per month or as often as the program meets. Background checks are required. Call Paula Johnson, 610-691-3355, johnsonp@neccbethlehem.org.

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