Volunteer

Volunteer Positions

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?  You can make a difference and provide HELP and create HOPE!

Volunteer Opportunities:

• 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
• Food Pantry – Organize and prepare bags with food donations – weekdays and Saturdays
• Friendly Visitors – Spend time visiting with older adults & 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.
• Soup Kitchens – Distribute emergency food boxes weekdays in Allentown. Prepare and serve meals at dinner in Pottsville or at lunch on weekends.

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