Volunteers needed

Send information about your organization’s volunteer need and requirements, along with contact information, to tneditor@tnonline.com.

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers for its Road To Recovery program that provides free transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer and who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Patients need to call 800-227-2345 to register for this program.

Drivers living in Carbon and Schuylkill counties are especially needed. Volunteer drivers donate their time and the use of their cars so patients can receive the lifesaving treatments they need. Drivers also provide encouragement and support.

To volunteer, you need to be between 18 and 84, have a valid driver’s license, a safe and reliable vehicle and proof of automobile insurance; have a good driving history; a clear background check, computer or iPad access for online training.

Volunteers can commit to as many or as few hours as their schedule allows. Rides are provided during the week from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The organization is also recruiting fill in volunteer Road To Recovery coordinators who help schedule patient rides. Coordinators need to have computer and internet access and a few hours of week to schedule drivers.

For information about the Road To Recovery program and other Society programs and services, call 800-227-2345, or visit cancer.org.

St. Luke’s

St. Luke’s Lehighton and Miners campuses are looking for volunteers to help make a difference with patients in the Skilled Nursing Unit, Inpatient Nursing, Emergency Department or Hospice by spending time socializing, providing comfort items, and assist staff with various supportive duties. St. Luke’s volunteers are greatly appreciated and a valued member of our team.

Join the hospital’s program by calling 484-526-4600 or visit www.slhn.org/volunteerNOW.

Carbon County Friends of Animals

Carbon County Friends of Animals, located in Jim Thorpe, is always in need of volunteers to help with various fundraising events.

Volunteer opportunities could include selling items, manning a booth at an event, providing baked goods for events, helping with social media efforts or providing some love and attention to the felines that are currently in the shelter.

If you or someone you know would like to assist the organization with upcoming events, contact any of the board members or call the shelter at 570-325-9400.

Forgotten Felines and Fidos

Forgotten Felines and Fidos is in need of volunteers to help with the daily cleaning of the shelter, especially weekdays. Most cleaning is done in the morning between 8-11 a.m. In addition, foster homes are needed to help socialize cats and kittens, and volunteers are needed to help with fundraising.

Forgotten Felines and Fidos is at 6022 Mountain Road, Germansville, PA 18053. Volunteer coordinator Mary Ann can be contacted by email at fffvolunteer@verizon.net or by phone at 610-737-6851.

Horses & Horizons

Horses & Horizons holds therapeutic riding lessons from the end of April through October. During its months of operation, in addition to lesson volunteers, it also needs volunteers to assist with grounds maintenance, cleaning saddles and bridles and fundraising.

For information on becoming a volunteer or enrolling a rider in Horses & Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center Inc., visit the website at www.horsesandhorizons.org, or call Harvey or Elaine Smith at 570-386-5679.