Volunteer

Volunteer Positions

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve in 2022?

You can make a difference, provide HELP and create HOPE!

Volunteers are needed in these areas:

• Soup Kitchen – Cook and serve meals at noon on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays in Allentown.  Serve dinners weekdays or at lunch on Sundays in Pottsville.
  **Volunteers are particularly needed Mondays and Fridays 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. in Allentown.
• Food Pantry – Organize and prepare bags with food donations – weekdays – Allentown and Reading.
• Activity Assistants –  Assist with after school activities for youth at the Chew Street Community Center in Allentown.
• Ambassadors –  Organize drives for food, baby items, toiletries and school supplies – flexible schedule.
• Compassionate Listeners – Spend time on the phone with older adults and veterans on weekdays.
• Development – Assist with many taks to make fundraisers a success – flexible schedule from your home or at our Allentown office.
• Ombudsman – Answer and resolve simple problems older adults experience in the long-term care system. See Ombudsman Volunteer Opportunity section for more information.
• Photographer  – Take digital photos at agency events for social media, the website and publications.

Volunteer opportunities are available all year long. All volunteers must complete background checks, trainings and forma. To join our volunteer team, please contact Bob Olney and request a volunteer packet at 610-435-1541, extension 327 or email

Download our Volunteer Application here »

Please complete the volunteer application and background check requests and mail the originals to:

Catholic Charities, 900 S. Woodward Street  Allentown, PA 18103

For any questions, please call 610-435-1541 extension 327