Volunteer

Volunteer Positions

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve in 2021?

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

Volunteers are needed in these areas:

• Food Pantry – Organize and prepare bags with food donations – weekdays – Allentown and Reading
• Soup Kitchens – Distribute grab and go meals at noon Mondays and Fridays in Allentown. Serve grab and go dinners in Pottsville weekdays or at lunch on Sundays
• Ambassadors – Organize drives for food, baby items, toiletries and school supplies – flexible schedule
• Compassionate Listeners – Spend time on the phone with older adults & veterans on weekdays
• Development – Assist with many tasks to make fundraisers a success– flexible schedule from your home or at our Allentown office
• Drivers – Transport older adults & veterans to medical appointments – weekdays
• Friendly Visitors – Spend time visiting with older adults and veterans
• Handyperson – Assist older adults & veterans with minor repairs –weekdays or Saturdays
• Ombudsman – Answer & resolve simple problems older adults experience in the long-term care system. See Ombudsman Volunteer Opportunity section for more information.

Volunteer opportunities are available all year long. 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