Volunteer Opportunities – May 15

FROM THE MORNING CALL

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Boutique at the Rink, Bethlehem needs volunteers to help unload and unpack clothing boxes and hang merchandise for the sale. Moderate to heavy activity, please dress accordingly. Dates/times are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23 and 24. To volunteer, show up at the Bethlehem Ice Rink or call Becky Morgan, 610-861-7555.

HAWK MOUNTAIN SANCTUARY, Kempton needs an information booth/membership volunteerto greet visitors and provide information about membership, trails, programs, fees and regulations. Required training includes general orientation and two hours apprentice time. Contact: Susan Wolfe, 610-756-6000 ext. 206, wolfe@hawkmountain.org.

HISTORIC BETHLEHEM PARTNERSHIP seeks greeters for its upcoming annual Rooms to View House Tour on June 4. Shifts available are 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and 12:30 to 4:15 pm. Minimum age is 18. Contact: Megan vanRavenswaay, 610-882-0450 ext. 20, mvanravenswaay@historicbethlehem.org.

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, Easton seeks an attendant and cashier for to work in the historical museum and to talk and assist with customers. Training will be provided. . Position requires short periods of standing. Morning and afternoon shifts of 3.5 hours are available Tuesdays thought Sundays and volunteers are encouraged to work at least two shifts a month. Contact: Ken Wildrick, 610-252-8080, wildduck@rcn.com.

PHOEBE HOME NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, Allentown is looking for assistance with implementing the Montessori teaching method in the Alzheimer's unit. Volunteers are also needed in the gift shop and in the office doing data entry and filing. Minimum age 13, training provided, all shifts available. Contact: Joan Wickel, 610-794-5362, jwickel@phoebe.org.

ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL, Quakertown has the following opportunities: front desk greeter to greet patients, visitors, and offer directions from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday; out-patient escort to escort patients to test sites, 8 a.m. to noon Monday and Tuesday; and patient ambassador to meet with new admissions to answer questions or concerns, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Training provided. Contact: Mary Etta Lea, 215-538-4846, Leam@slhn.org.

WEST WARD NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIP, Easton is seeking volunteers for the Easton Bike Jam on May 21 at Riverside Park, Easton. Shifts available are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Help is needed with registration, art tent, poster contest, bike mechanic, helmet fitting, bike safety course assistant – no experience required. Minimum age 14. Contact: Sophia Feller, 610-515-0891, sfeller@caclv.org.

Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a brochure listing agencies that need volunteers at 610-807-0336 or e-mail: vc@volunteerlv.org. See http://www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.

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