As posted in The Morning Call on May 6, 2008
These opportunities were posted on April 28, 2008 and may already be filled:
BURN PREVENTION FOUNDATION is looking for volunteers for the 19th Burn Prevention Foundation Concours d’Elegance of the Eastern US (World Class Collector Car Show). Volunteers are needed to serve as car marshals, escorts, to handle traffic control by greeting, directing and assisting car owners to park their vehicles in designated parking spots. Volunteers can also help with communicating “parade-ready” times to car drivers and assist and direct car drivers to get into the parade line-up and back into their designated parking spots. Volunteers, age 18 and over, are needed 6-11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1. Susan Numbers: 610-969-3930, Susan_I.Numbers@lvh.com
CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, ALLENTOWN, is looking for people who know how to play bridge or chess and would like to share time and talents with residents. Even an hour a month is appreciated – at volunteer’s convenience. Minimum age for volunteers is 13. Janice Altrichter: 610-336-5684, janicealtrichter@lehighcounty.org.
GRAND VIEW HOSPITAL, SELLERSVILLE, seeks volunteers to transport patients in wheelchairs to physical therapy, morning or afternoon shifts, any weekday. Volunteers are also needed as a Patient Registration Liaison to deliver Medicare information to patients from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. any day. Medicare questions will be handled by employees. Caroll Clymer: 215-453-4606, cclymer@gvh.org.
MAYFAIR FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS is committed to bringing outstanding performers and artisans to Allentown’s Cedar Beach Park. Volunteers are needed various hours May 22-26 for admission ticket sales, beer/wine sales, food ticket sales, information, stagehands, booth sitters, kidspace, etc. and also before and after the event with set-up and take-down. Email: volunteers@mayfairfestival.org or visit the website at www.mayfairfestival.org.
PHOEBE HOME NURSING AND REHAB CENTER seeks activities transporters/helpers, special events helpers, cooks for special events and volunteers to deliver menus to residents and assist them with filling them out – hours and days are flexible. A Bible story reader/discussion leader is also needed day or evening. Joan Wickel: 610-794-5362, jwickel@phoebe.org.
POINTS OF LIGHT YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - Leadership training opportunity for high school aged youth, July 7 - July 11 in Bethlehem. For more info & application, email youth@volunteerlv.org
RSVP (RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM) needs individuals, age 55 and over to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteers may help with feeding the hungry, housing the poor and helping the needy. Hours and days are flexible, according to the volunteer’s availability. Jill Rothrock: 610-691-7705, jrothrock@diakon.org.
SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, through congregations united for service, offers our neighbors compassionate services by easing loneliness and isolation and thereby making a difference in their lives. Volunteer drivers are needed to help get our elderly neighbors to doctor appointments and the grocery store. Lynn Heiney: 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com.
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY, ST. LUKE’S CANCER CENTER AND VNA HOSPICE seek volunteers to help with “Boutique at the Rink”. Volunteers are needed 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays throughout May to help set up for the sale. Days of sale, May 28-31, volunteers are needed various hours to be floor “troubleshooters”, cashiers, baggers, dressing room attendants, and raffle ticket sellers. June 2 and 3 volunteers are needed to clean-up. Susan Wise: 610-861-7555, swise@thewellnesscommunity.org.
WDIY-FM, LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC RADIO is looking for high school aged teens for their Youth Media Program, which offers training in writing for radio, interviewing skills, use of recording equipment, voice coaching and digital editing skills. Training will be offered 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday evenings May 13 to June 17. Jim DeSouza: 610-694-8100, Ext 5.
These opportunites were posted on April 21, 2008
ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL is looking for volunteers to donate new or like new women’s bathing suits to be used during summer picnics at State Parks. Volunteers are also needed to help with raising funds for The Friends of ASH, and to help with afternoon 3:30-4:30 or evening 6:30-7:30 activities at the Hospital. Phil Morganello: 610-740-3441, pmorganell@state.pa.us.
AMERICA ON WHEELS TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM needs help in the museum gift shop, admissions area, giving tours and/or to join a committee for the museum’s upcoming special event gala. Linda Merkel/Liz Hahn: 610-432-4200, fund_development@americaonwheels.org.
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION is looking for groups or individuals to register for the biggest diabetes fundraising campaign in the LV – Step Out to Fight Diabetes, held on Sand Island in Historic Bethlehem area between 8a.m. and 5 p.m. October 11. One or three mile walk is followed by lunch and a post-walk party. Sign up on www.diabetes/stepout or contact Lauren Wiley: 888-342-2383, ext 4625.
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION needs volunteers to help out at Asthma Olympics at East Stroudsburg University 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 3. Asthma Olympics provides children, ages 5-12, who have asthma, a safe environment to learn how to manage their asthma during physical activities. Rachel Atwood: 610-867-4100, ratwood@lunginfo.org.
CEDARBROOK NURSING HOME, ALLENTOWN, seeks volunteers to transport residents to in-house Beauty Shop appointments 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday or 1-4 p.m. Wednesday. Volunteers must be able to push people in wheelchairs and do a lot of walking – great exercise program! Janice Altrichter: 610-336-5684, janicealtrichter@lehighcounty.org.
CENTER FOR ADULT LITERACY – NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE seeks tutors to assist classroom instructors working with English as a second language, GED, or basic math and literacy students. Morning, afternoon and evening opportunities are available. Karen Zaun: 610-861-4147, kzaun@northampton.edu.
EQUI-LIBRIUM, Stroudsburg, provides services to children and adults with special needs using the movement and relationship of the horse to improve physical, cognitive and emotional function. Horse leaders and side helpers, minimum age 14, are needed daytime and evening hours Monday-Saturday. Training will be held May 3. Joanne Kingkiner: 570-992-7722.
EXECUTIVE SERVICE CORPS OF THE LV assists nonprofit organizations by offering consulting and capacity building services. Retired, actively employed, or between career management professionals are needed to be volunteer consultants. Call: 610-504-6199, e-mail: esclv@entermail.net or visit www.esclv.org
POINTS OF LIGHT YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - Leadership training opportunity for high school aged youth, July 7 - July 11 in Bethlehem. For more info & application, email youth@volunteerlv.org
THE PERFECT FIT FOR WORKING WOMEN needs volunteers to help women choose the perfect interview outfit from a boutique of donated clothing. Hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mon. – Thurs or noon-4 p.m. Fri. Heidi Lennick: 610-871-5060, manager@theperfectfit.org.
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY, ST. LUKE’S CANCER CENTER AND VNA HOSPICE seek volunteers to help with “Boutique at the Rink”. Volunteers are needed 9 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays throughout May to help set up for the sale. Days of sale, May 28-31, volunteers are needed various hours to be floor “troubleshooters”, cashiers, baggers, dressing room attendants, and raffle ticket sellers. June 2 and 3 volunteers are needed to clean-up. Susan Wise: 610-861-7555, swise@thewellnesscommunity.org.
VALLEY PREFERRED CYCLING CENTER, Trexlertown, one of the country’s premiere track racing facilities, presents International Racing every Friday night. Volunteers are needed to help with ushering, collecting tickets or with a security position any Friday evening throughout the summer. Help is also needed for 2 annual Bike Swaps, the 2008 Master’s Cup and Youth/Junior Velodrome Championships. Shalon Mallot: 610-395-7000, smalott@thevelodrome.com.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY LEHIGH VALLEY UNIT is looking for licensed cosmetologists, make-up artists and estheticians for the “Look Good…Feel Better Program (LGFB). LGFB sessions are held on Mondays and last about 2 hours. A 2-3 hour training is provided to learn about the program. After training, the volunteers are then asked to sit in on a session to learn how they are conducted. Tom Harper: 610-921-2329, ext 3010, tom.harper@cancer.org.
CAMELOT FOR CHILDREN seeks volunteers, minimum age 14, to work one-on-one with special needs children and their siblings at Camelot’s Day Camp. The camp is every Monday and Wednesday weeks of June 23, 30 and July 7. Volunteers are needed to help with fun activities between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Abby Schafer: 610-791-5683.
JOSEPH H FIRTH YOUTH CENTER has opportunities for volunteers to work with elementary school aged children teaching and refining skills in the game of chess. Volunteers are needed 1 or 2 hours per week or every other week after school or during the summer between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dawn Slifer: 908-454-7281.
KIRKLAND VILLAGE needs pianists to play hymns on the piano during the Ecumenical Worship for residents Sunday mornings - will accommodate volunteer’s schedule – monthly, bi-monthly or weekly. The service is officiated by Kirkland’s Chaplain. Connie Cain: 610-691-4515, ccain@phi-preshomes.org.
MAYFAIR FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS is committed to bringing outstanding performers and artisans to Allentown’s Cedar Beach Park. Volunteers are needed various hours May 22-26 for admission ticket sales, beer/wine sales, food ticket sales, information, stagehands, booth sitters, kidspace, etc. and also before and after the event with set-up and take-down. Email: volunteers@mayfairfestival.org or visit the website at www.mayfairfestival.org.
MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER has immediate needs for canteen attendants and donor aides. Help is needed at Allentown/Bethlehem fixed sites and mobile drives in Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, Warren, eastern Berks and upper Bucks Counties. Hours and days are flexible – orientation and training provided. Students, minimum age 14, are welcomed. Naomi Pratt: 610-691-5850, ext 211, npratt@hcsc.org.
PENNSYLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL needs volunteers, minimum age 14, mornings, afternoons and evenings during the summer season Tuesday through Sunday from May 31 till August 3. Volunteers may help with ushering, meeting and greeting patrons, selling concessions and souvenirs and taking tickets. Schedule depends on availability of volunteers – completely flexible. Tim Walling: 610-882-9455, ext 8, psf@desales.edu.
PINEBROOK SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH seeks volunteers to provide childcare for children, infant to 5 yrs old, while parents are participating in parenting skills training. Volunteers need child abuse and criminal history clearances, be a minimum age of 21, and possess ability to care for and engage young children. Volunteers are needed 6:15-8:15 p.m. Monday evenings. Stephanie Werner: 610-432-3939.
SENIOR CORPS RSVP OF LEHIGH, NORTHAMPTON AND CARBON COUNTIES is looking for volunteers, age 55 and older, to help at the Trinity Soup Kitchen helping with food preparation, serving and cleaning up between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. any weekday. Jill Rothrock: 610-691-7705, jrothrock@diakon.org.
WDIY-FM, LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY PUBLIC RADIO is looking for high school aged teens for their Youth Media Program, which offers training in writing for radio, interviewing skills, use of recording equipment, voice coaching and digital editing skills. Training will be offered 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday evenings May 13 to June 17. Jim DeSouza: 610-694-8100, Ext 5. | 
