Saturday, October 30, 2010

Volunteer Opportunities in the Lehigh Valley

FROM THE MORNING CALL

AMERICA ON WHEELS, Allentown is a "Toys for Tots" collection site from Nov. 26th through Dec.18 in conjunction with our Train Time Charity Exhibit that features model trains running through all of our galleries through Dec. 30. Contact: Connie McDowell, 610-432-4200, education@americaonwheels.org.

ARTSQUEST, Bethlehem has volunteer opportunities for their "Countdown in Downtown" New Year's Eve celebration at Spring and Main streets. Volunteers will help with admissions, serve as greeters, work information booth and sell merchandise. Contact: Karen DeLuca, 610-332-1340, kdeluca@artsquest.org.

FLINT HILL FARM EDUCATIONAL CENTER, Coopersburg needs tour guides for farm tours from 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m. a few days a month to assist with school groups touring the farm. Orientation and training provided. Training days are flexible. Contact: Kathleen Fields, 610-838-2928, kathy@flinthill-farm.org.

HOLIDAY HOPE CHESTS, Bethlehem, help Lehigh Valley's less fortunate children by filling a shoebox with age appropriate items and dropping it off at our office at the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley, 2121 City Line Road, Bethlehem, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 30 through Dec. 3 or 3-7 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. To participate, go to http://www.volunteerlv.org and fill out the Holiday Hope Chest donation registration form. Contact: Sandie at 610-807-0336 or e-mail skelly@volunteerlv.org.


LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK, Allentown has a year-round need for the following new items: board books, coloring books, crayons, small toys for ages three and older, and used beanie babies in excellent condition. Donations may be dropped off at volunteer offices at Lehigh Valley Hospitals. Contact: Betty Anton, 610-402-8897, Elizabeth.Anton@lvh.com.

MOSSER VILLAGE, Allentown is looking for volunteers to reach out to our families in need of assistance with Christmas gifts for their children. A list that contains a gift the child needs will be provided. If you would like to adopt one child or several children, call Mitzi Xander, 610-820-4067.

SIXTH STREET SHELTER, Allentown needs caring people to sponsor families for the holidays. Your gifts and food donations for baskets make the holidays brighter for our shelter families. Contact: Jennifer Reyes, 610-495-1490, jreyes@caclv.org.

THE SALVATION ARMY CHILDREN'S SERVICES FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES, Allentown has a year-round need for winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, school back packs, duffel bags for foster children. Items may be dropped off at 425 Allentown Drive, Allentown. For information on how you can bring hope and strength to children of troubled families, contact, Florence Rhue, 610-821-7706, florence_rhue@use.salvationarmy.org.

Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a brochure listing agencies that need volunteers at 610-807-0336 or e-mail: vc@volunteerlv.org.

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/allentown/mc-volunteers-1031-20101030,0,7847036.story

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