Community connections
Small acts. Real local impact.
Learn how to get involved with New Bethlehem-area organizations, explore volunteer opportunities and connect your time or skills with a local cause.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Find your way to give back
- Start with the Volunteer Opportunities database. Search by a cause, skill or organization.
- Open a listing to review how to get involved. Use its official application/contact link or, where offered, its private interest form.
- Confirm current needs, eligibility, screening and arrangements directly with the organization. An interest inquiry is not a confirmed placement.
Interested in board, committee or civic service? Explore Lead an Organization. For paid openings, visit the Jobs page.
WHY VOLUNTEER:
Volunteering can connect your skills and interests with practical ways to support the New Bethlehem area and Redbank Valley community. The organization determines which roles are available and any participation requirements. Some of the perks of being a volunteer include the following:
- Gain confidence. Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to try something new and build a real sense of achievement.
- Make a difference. Volunteering can have a real and valuable positive effect on people, communities and society in general.
- Meet people. Volunteering can help you meet different kinds of people and make new friends.
- Be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
- Learn new skills. Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience and sometimes even qualifications.
- Take on a challenge. Through volunteering you can challenge yourself to try something different, achieve personal goals, practice using your skills and discover hidden talents.
- Have fun! Most volunteers have a great time, regardless of why they do it.