Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

"Everybody can be great... because anyone can serve." Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why do we serve on MLK Day?

During his lifetime, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked tirelessly toward a dream of equality. He believed in a nation of freedom and justice for all, and encouraged all citizens to live up to the purpose and potential of America by uniting and taking action to make this country a better place to live. The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh… Show more

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

"Everybody can be great... because anyone can serve." Martin Luther King, Jr.

Why do we serve on MLK Day?

During his lifetime, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked tirelessly toward a dream of equality. He believed in a nation of freedom and justice for all, and encouraged all citizens to live up to the purpose and potential of America by uniting and taking action to make this country a better place to live. The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley works with community partners to: Strengthen Communities, Empower Individuals and Build Bridges.

Each year for MLK Day, the Volunteer Center coordinates service projects for groups/teams to register to serve. This year over 100 volunteers participated in projects with 10 Lehigh Valley nonprofits!

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Family Volunteer Day is in November
Presented by generationOn and sponsored by Disney Friends for Change.

Held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Family Volunteer Day is an opportunity for families to work together to serve their community. Family Volunteer Day is a national day of service sponsored by Disney Friends for Change and powered by generationOn. Volunteering as a family provides quality time for busy families and strengthens communication while having a positive… Show more

Family Volunteer Day is in November
Presented by generationOn and sponsored by Disney Friends for Change.

Held annually the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Family Volunteer Day is an opportunity for families to work together to serve their community. Family Volunteer Day is a national day of service sponsored by Disney Friends for Change and powered by generationOn. Volunteering as a family provides quality time for busy families and strengthens communication while having a positive impact on local communities across the country.

Each year, the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley offers volunteer opportunities for families to spend time together giving back.


Agency registration for volunteers for Family Volunteer Day - please register your project on our site!

www.volunteerlv.org


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United Way Day of Caring is the largest, single-day volunteer effort in our community! Over 1,000 volunteers roll up their sleeves to landscape, paint, reorganize, harvest, build & refurbish agency locations. Others can visit, play games and transport meals to the home bound. The United Way Day of Caring is the kickoff event for the United Way Campaign.
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United Way Mini Days

Initiated in 1995 as a spin-off of Day of Caring and supported by the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, this year-round program is a personalized matching of business volunteers with local agency projects. In 2015, more than 600 employee volunteers from 17 companies participated in projects, donating over 2,500 volunteer hours at 30+ non-profit agencies, and saving those agencies over $60,000.

Factors we consider in planning your projects include:… Show more

United Way Mini Days

Initiated in 1995 as a spin-off of Day of Caring and supported by the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, this year-round program is a personalized matching of business volunteers with local agency projects. In 2015, more than 600 employee volunteers from 17 companies participated in projects, donating over 2,500 volunteer hours at 30+ non-profit agencies, and saving those agencies over $60,000.

Factors we consider in planning your projects include: size, areas of interests and budget of your business. The Volunteer Center will develop and manage custom volunteer projects for you and your organization from 5 to participants to 500. We have access and relationships with over 400 nonprofit organizations that we can match you and your team and will ensure that everyone who participates has a unique and meaningful service experience. Volunteer projects not only benefit the agency served they also are a great way to build teamwork and enhance the culture of your organization.

Projects range from construction projects; outdoor clean up and landscape beautification; inhouse administrative projects; direct service (tutoring youth, family activity festivals, etc.) and more. Scopes of work are clearly defined and designed to best match the organization and the business partners. Additional areas of skilled volunteering are also available.

If your business would like to participate in a Mini Day of Caring, contact Julie at 610-807-0430

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Project Blueprint

A blueprint for increasing ethnic diversity in volunteer leadership.

Project Blueprint is a leadership development program with the goal of increasing the number of ethnic diverse volunteers providing leadership for the boards of Lehigh Valley non-profit agencies. It is designed to help these organizations develop boards that are more inclusive, responsive and reflective of the culturally diverse communities they serve. Project Blueprint develops knowledgeable… Show more

Project Blueprint

A blueprint for increasing ethnic diversity in volunteer leadership.

Project Blueprint is a leadership development program with the goal of increasing the number of ethnic diverse volunteers providing leadership for the boards of Lehigh Valley non-profit agencies. It is designed to help these organizations develop boards that are more inclusive, responsive and reflective of the culturally diverse communities they serve. Project Blueprint develops knowledgeable and trained leadership volunteers who can most effectively help agencies meet the new and emerging needs of our community.



This six session program covers the following topics:

· Why board service? Functions & responsibilities

· Board activities / fulfilling board functions

· Diversity on a board & characteristics of effective leadership

· Understanding of non profit finances and legal issues

· Understanding philanthropic fundraising and the board’s role

· Speed Networking—getting connected in the community*



2017 Classes will begin Wednesday, April 19th and end on May 24, 2017. All classes will be held at:

Olympus Corporation of the Americas
3500 Corporate Parkway
Center Valley, PA 18034

Classes will be from 5:30PM to 8:15PM each week.


Registration will be open beginning February 1st.


Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley • 2121 City Line Rd • Bethlehem PA 18017

Contact Karen Daly Smith @ 610-807-0336

Karen@volunteerlv.org
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Are you currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participating board member?

Are you currently considering joining a nonprofit board and are not sure you have what it takes?

Do you have a nonprofit board that may benefit from better understanding their roles and how to be more effective?

If you said yes to any of these questions, we have the program for you!

Volunteer Center is hosting the next LEAD Now program this Fall at Olympus… Show more

Are you currently serving on a nonprofit board and want to become a more informed participating board member?

Are you currently considering joining a nonprofit board and are not sure you have what it takes?

Do you have a nonprofit board that may benefit from better understanding their roles and how to be more effective?

If you said yes to any of these questions, we have the program for you!

Volunteer Center is hosting the next LEAD Now program this Fall at Olympus Corporation of the Americas, 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley PA 18034 from 5:00PM to 6:30PM.

Dates and Topics:

Philanthropic fundraising & the role of the board, November 20th
Nonprofit Board Service 102, December 4th
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion on the Nonprofit Board, December 11th
to see a more detailed description of the classes, go to https://volunteerlv.egnyte.com/dl/ZNO6iZ0IzC/

To register go to https://form.jotform.com/92595035201149
The price per class is $49.00 or you can register for 3 classes at a discounted rate of $129.00. Show less