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Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley

Connecting volunteers with the needs of the Lehigh Valley community for over 35 years! Incorporation followed in 1985.

The Volunteer Center began in 1982 when the Junior League of the Lehigh Valley voted to establish a Voluntary Action Center as a project, pledging $30,000 over a two-year period. In 1989, the Volunteer Center became an internal department of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and in January 1997, the Volunteer Center again became an independent agency — the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh

Valley. Today, the Volunteer Center focuses on three main areas of volunteerism: Educate, Coordinate and Motivate. These are the core of what we do, who we are and our programs, projects and events reflect these areas. The Volunteer Center is affiliated nationally with The Points of Light Institute, HandsOn Network, and the Corporation for National & Community Service, and is a member of the following: Volunteer Centers of Pennsylvania; the State Commission Advisory Board for Citizen Service; Keystone Service Coalition; United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley; and Society of Volunteer Administrators of the Lehigh Valley. In 2015, the Volunteer Center recruited, matched, recognized, and trained more than 20,000 volunteers. The Volunteer Center collaborates with more than 50 area corporations and 450 Lehigh Valley agencies to create educational and human service partnerships to enhance and enrich the Lehigh Valley community.

09/03/2026

Registration is open for our upcoming LEAD Now series!

Designed for current, new, and interested board members, LEAD Now helps participants better understand board service, nonprofit leadership, and the responsibilities that come with helping guide an organization’s mission.

The Fall 2026 series begins Wednesday, October 7 and continues weekly through November 4 on Zoom. Topics include nonprofit board service, legal responsibilities, nonprofit finances, diversity, equity and inclusion, and philanthropic fundraising.

Whether you’re already serving on a board or considering board service in the future, this series is a great way to build confidence, ask better questions, and strengthen your impact.

Learn more and register here:
https://www.volunteerlv.org/LEAD-Now

08/31/2026

Early Bird Pricing is available now for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Nonprofit Impact Conference!

Join us on Wednesday, November 18 at Wind Creek Bethlehem for a full day designed to help nonprofit professionals learn, connect, and bring new ideas back to their organizations.

Your ticket includes 18 breakout sessions, a Meet the Funders session, breakfast, lunch, and meaningful networking with nonprofit leaders, funders, and community partners from across the region.

Register by September 18 to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing at $95.

Reserve your spot today: https://ow.ly/4LvX50ZHqeL

08/27/2026

There’s still time to register for the Volunteer Center’s Youth Council before orientation begins!

High school students are invited to join a group of service-minded peers who are ready to take action, give back, and make an impact across the Lehigh Valley. Through Youth Council, students participate in hands-on volunteer projects, connect with local nonprofits, build leadership skills, and help shape what youth service looks like in our community.

If you’re looking for a way to earn service hours, meet new people, and do meaningful work this school year, now is the time to get involved.

Learn more and register here:
https://www.volunteerlv.org/youth-council

08/25/2026

Volunteer engagement professionals, join us for an upcoming in-person training focused on Volunteer Recognition.

On Wednesday, September 30 from 9:00–10:00 AM, we’ll explore ways to meaningfully recognize volunteers, strengthen relationships, and create appreciation practices that help volunteers feel valued, connected, and excited to continue serving.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your current recognition efforts or build something more intentional, this session will offer ideas and takeaways you can bring back to your organization.

Register here: https://www.volunteerlv.org/volunteer_engagement_professionals_programming

08/20/2026

Tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 Lehigh Valley Nonprofit Impact Conference!

Join us on Wednesday, November 18 at Wind Creek Bethlehem for a full day of learning, connection, and conversation centered on Strengthening Nonprofits, Driving Community Impact.

Your ticket includes access to 17 breakout sessions, a Meet the Funders session, breakfast, lunch, and networking with nonprofit professionals, funders, and community partners from across the region.

Early Bird Pricing is available for $95 through September 18.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your organization, connect with peers, and be part of a day designed to strengthen the nonprofit sector across the Lehigh Valley.

Register today: https://ow.ly/FVEG50ZBC7h

08/19/2026

High school students, it’s your turn to lead.

Join the Volunteer Center’s Youth Council and take action in your community through hands-on service projects, nonprofit engagement, and leadership opportunities across the Lehigh Valley.

Youth Council is a chance to meet other service-minded students, build real leadership experience, earn community service hours, and help shape what youth volunteerism looks like in our region.

Ready to get involved? Learn more and register here:
https://www.volunteerlv.org/youth-council

08/14/2026

This week’s Featured Volunteer Opportunities are live!

Local nonprofits across the Lehigh Valley are looking for volunteers to lend a hand in meaningful ways. From helping at a clothing closet or food pantry, to supporting a community festival, providing transportation for seniors and visually impaired individuals, assisting in an office setting, or bringing creativity and energy to youth activities.

Whether you’re looking for a one-time project, a weekly role, or a way to use your skills behind the scenes, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference.

Explore this week’s featured opportunities and find your fit:
https://www.volunteerlv.org/featured-volunteer-opportunities

08/12/2026

We are deeply grateful to the Harry C. Trexler Trust for their generous support of the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley and our capacity-building efforts for the nonprofit sector.

Their investment helps us continue providing programs, resources, training, and connections that strengthen nonprofits across the Lehigh Valley so they can better serve our community every day.

We are honored to be part of the incredible work the Harry C. Trexler Trust makes possible throughout Lehigh County. Their commitment to supporting nonprofits, including critical operating support, allows organizations across our region to continue doing meaningful, mission-driven work all year long.

Thank you, Harry C. Trexler Trust, for believing in the strength of the nonprofit sector and for helping us continue to support the organizations that make the Lehigh Valley a stronger, more caring community.

08/07/2026

Nonprofit leaders, government funding can open new doors but it can also come with complex applications, reporting requirements, and plenty of questions along the way.

Join us on Wednesday, August 19 from 12:00–1:15 PM for our upcoming virtual Executive Director Forum: Should Your Nonprofit Pursue Government Funding?

This panel will feature leaders from New Bethany, Boys & Girls Club Allentown, and Pinebrook Family Answers, who will share real-world insight on applying for government grants, navigating requirements, and managing challenges at the local, state, and federal levels.

Whether your organization is exploring government funding for the first time or looking to strengthen your current process, this conversation will offer practical takeaways from nonprofit leaders with firsthand experience.

Register now: https://www.volunteerlv.org/nonprofit-leadership-programming

08/05/2026

We are excited to announce Joshua Rodgers as the keynote speaker for our 2026 Lehigh Valley Nonprofit Impact Conference on Wednesday, November 18 at Wind Creek Bethlehem.

Joshua is a nationally recognized community engagement strategist and nonprofit leader. Through his work as Manager of Community and Mission Engagement with Habitat for Humanity International and founder of The Culture Liberation Lab, he helps organizations build stronger communities rooted in trust, belonging, and meaningful partnership.

We can’t wait to welcome Joshua to the Lehigh Valley for a day centered around Strengthening Nonprofits, Driving Community Impact.

Tickets go on sale August 18 — stay tuned for more conference details!

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968 Postal Road Suite 100
Allentown, PA
18109

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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http://volunteerlv.org/

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