Volunteering in the Lehigh Valley

Whether it's reading to children, or leading financial literacy classes for hard-working families, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are hundreds of volunteer options available every day.

Visit the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley for opportunities on how you can get involved and make a difference today!

Volunteer Opportunities

Loaned Executives

Get to know your community and raise money for important local needs! Each year, United Way seeks high-energy individuals to assist local companies with running successful workplace charitable giving campaigns. Temporary, full and part-time volunteer positions available August 5 through mid-November.

We need individuals who enjoy public speaking, interacting with the general public, are committed to excellent customer service and work well in a team environment. Some administrative duties as well. Must be computer savvy, well organized and have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

If interested in becoming a part of something worthwhile, something that builds leadership skills, and ultimately changes lives, this is the opportunity for you. Contact Thom Slaski at 610-807-5700 or email him at thoms@unitedwayglv.org

College Student Opportunities

Are you a student looking for a way to make a difference in the Lehigh Valley? Are you interested in developing a United Way student club at your campus? Do you know a group of students willing to spend an hour, an afternoon or a week to help local agencies provide services to those in need?

If so, please contact Meredith Kim at 610-807-5740 or email her at  meredithk@unitedwayglv.org

Additional Volunteer Opportunities

Education

  Community Mobilization Event 
     - Drive for Education
       When: September
       What: school supplies for teachers
   
   COMPASS Community School - 13 schools in 3 districts (Allentown, Easton, and Bethlehem)
    - Week of Caring - October 2011
    - Week of Caring - Spring 2012
    - Drives: 6 per year

Older Adults
    
    Community Mobilization Event
    - Fan Drive for Seniors
    - When: April 2012
    - What: fans

Basic Needs     

     Community Mobilization Event 
     - LOVE UNITED
     - When: January/ February 2012
     - What: socks, underwear, pillows

How to get involved: To participate in a Community Mobilization Event or COMPASS Week of Caring/Drive contact United Way at info@unitedwayglv.org or 610-758-8010 with your Company Name, Contact, and Event Name.

Day of Caring: Annual day of volunteerism connecting 1,000 volunteers with community projects. Visit the Volunteer Center's website (www.volunteerlv.org) to sign up and find a project.