As the holidays grow nearer, one of the greatest gifts to give is a helping hand. Support the local charities this season to ensure it is a happy one for all.
Itty Bitty Kitty
Itty Bitty Kitty, Inc. is a nonprofit that runs solely on volunteers and has numerous opportunities that can work around busy schedules. They are looking for volunteers to help maintain and clean their shelters at their Lower Macungie location and also at the PetSmart in Quakertown. Volunteers play with the cats and kittens, and can also foster a cat by providing them with a temporary home until a match is found. Itty Bitty Kitty pays for all the food and medical expenses during the fostering, which is especially vital during the cold winter months.
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Holiday Hope Chests
Known as joy in a shoebox, Holiday Hope Chests are individually prepared shoe boxes filled with age-and gender-appropriate gifts. The Holiday Hope Chests are given to Lehigh Valley nonprofit agencies that serve underprivileged and less fortunate children. Help Holiday Hope Chests reach a goal of 5,000 for this Christmas season.
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Lehigh Valley Zoo
The Lehigh Valley Zoo is seeking volunteers for its Winter Lights Spectacular to direct parking, sell merchandise, dress up in holiday characters and more. Aside from this holiday event, they look for volunteers to help out at the zoo year-round. In return, they offer free daytime admission to the zoo and additional benefits.
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Pinebrook Compeer
Pinebrook Family Answers’ Compeer of the Lehigh Valley program needs volunteers to spare just an hour of their week. They match adults who are living with mental illness to community volunteers, with a goal of reducing isolation and loneliness while also creating friendships. Walk, shop, grab a coffee, watch a movie or any other activity you both enjoy.
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Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers
With 26 childcare locations in Lehigh and Northampton Counties, Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers are looking for one-time or multiple-visit volunteers. In their T.A.K.E. program (Teens & Kids Engaging), teens can teach children a game or sport, help them with homework and more. In their Share-a-Skill program, adults are encouraged to share a special skill or hobby such as cooking, sewing or woodworking. Volunteer positions are also available in their administrative office.
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