Volunteers needed in the Lehigh Valley

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-volunteers-0624-20120624,0,1549743.story FROM THE MORNING CALL CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY, Bethlehem, is seeking a knitting instructor to help beginners get started. Volunteers should be familiar with knit/crochet stitches, how to seam pieces together, how to correct mistakes, and how to read patterns. Hours are 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. twice a month every other Wednesday. Contact: Becky Morgan, 610-861-7555, bmorgan@cancersupportglv.org. DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM ASSOCIATION needs volunteers to help with "Rooftop Beach Party" on July 6. Various duties include set up noon to 3 p.m. and clean up 8:30 p.m. until completely cleaned. The following duties from 5-8:30 p.m. include – registration, silent auction, bar and game volunteers. Volunteers must be 21 or older. Contact: Loly Reynolds, 484-554-5229, lolyr@lehighvalleychamber.org. GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA needs volunteers to help introduce Girl Scouts to more girls in the Easton Area. Girls in grades K, 1 and 2 will experience the fun and leadership that Girl Scouts offers. Activities and materials are provided; no GS history needed. Volunteers age 18 or older needed now for one hour sessions for five sessions total during the day over 2-3 week period. Training scheduled upon request. Contact: Christine Mittura, 888-664-9770, cmittura@gsep.org. LEHIGH COUNTY CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES, Allentown, needs volunteers to pair with Allentown high school students who want to improve their lives. Learn new ways of encouraging them to reach their potential through our Aspires Mentoring program. Mentors should be positive, committed and comfortable working with culturally diverse at-risk youth. Training provided. Criminal background check and child abuse clearance necessary. Contact: Abby Goldfarb, 610-439-8653, ext.14, agoldfarb@lehighchurches.org. MIRACLE LEAGUE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, Schnecksville, is looking for volunteers to help children with special needs and other developmental disabilities play baseball during our summer session beginning July 15 through Aug. 19. Games are played Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact: Andy Squire, 610-984-5142, andy@miracleleaguelv.org.