VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-volunteers-0902-20120902,0,1353133.story FROM THE MORNING CALL CEDARBROOK NURSING HOMES, Allentown, needs volunteers to transport residents to evening programs 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and some Thursdays. Weekend volunteers are needed to transport residents from their rooms to the auditorium for church, entertainment and games 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday or Sunday. Contact: Darlene Altrichter, 610-336-5684. COMMUNITY BIKE WORKS, Allentown needs "Earn a Bike" instructors to mentor and assist children ages 9-17 in repairing bicycles. No experience necessary. Must be available 6-8 p.m. one night per week for 12 weeks. Contact: James Williams, 610-434-1140. FAMILY CONNECTION OF EASTON, needs tutors for the Cheston Cougars Learning Club from September to June to work with students in small groups or one-on-one to provide assistance with homework and serve as a mentor 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays to Thursdays. Can commit to one or two semesters during the school year. Mandatory training held before your assignment. Child abuse and criminal clearances required. Contact: Carolyn Serva, 610-250-2551, ext. 24075. 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. MEALS ON WHEELS OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Bethlehem needs persons willing to grocery shop for homebound clients living in the Slate Belt. Volunteer assignments will be scheduled according to your availability. Training is scheduled at convenience of volunteer. Must be 18 years to shop alone, 14 if shopping with parent/guardian. Contact: Janet Soos, 610-691-1030.