Volunteer Opportunities – Jan. 22

FROM THE MORNING CALL

CAMP COMPASS ACADEMY, Allentown needs a knowledgeable computer technician to assess and apply needed fixes to system in Youth Computer Lab for 8 students. Memory upgrades and hard wiring to viewing sources needs work. Knowledge of networking, wireless and wiring would be a big plus. Contact: John Annoni, 610-778-0576, info@campcompass.og.

CENTER FOR HUMANISTIC CHANGE, Bethlehem is seeking board members, especially those with experience in marketing or public relations and/or the types of programs we offer. Volunteer board members are asked to make at least a two year commitment and are expected to participate in at least one committee. Contact: Debra Geiger, 484-821-0375, dgeiger@thechc.org.

EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, a non-profit that assists non-profit organizations in the Lehigh Valley to achieve success by offering consulting and capacity building services needs volunteer retired and career professional management consultants. Contact: Bill Cosgrove, 610-504-6199, esclv@ptd.net.

FAMILY ANSWERS/WAYS TO WORK PROGRAM, Allentown is looking for a volunteer to help with office work, two times per week for two to three hours. Work will include filing, copying, mailing, answering phones, data entry. Training provided and flexible schedule. This office is located on the third floor which of can only be accessed by stairs. Contact: Demaris Rodriguez, 484-223-2068, drodriguez@familyanswers.org.


GOOD SHEPHERD REHABILITATION NETWORK, Allentown provides volunteer opportunities for adults and youths, minimum age of 14. We offer programs for community service, church group service arrangements, and college and high school senior projects with days, evenings and weekend schedules available. Volunteers assist pediatrics, clients, patients and residents, as well as office staff in a variety of positions throughout all facilities. For an application, contact JoAnn Frey, 610-776-3125, jfrey@gsrh.org.

SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, Allentown seeks volunteers in its Gift Shop Clerk to assist customers, stock shelves and manage sales. Flexible scheduling 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Training provided. Minimum age: 18. Contact: Lois Kellet, 610-776-4695, lkellet@shh.org.

SHARE CARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem needs volunteers to assist clients in Lehigh and Northampton counties to transport clients to and from doctor visits and to help clients with their grocery shopping. If you can spare just two hours a month, you can make a difference in the life of a member of our community. We offer mileage reimbursement and flexible schedules. Contact: Lynn Marie Heiney 610-867-2177, ShareCare8@aol.com.

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

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