BACKGROUND: Past NB Mayor Timothy Murray started the New Bethlehem Planters project. Mr. & Mrs. Murray are looking to transition the project to a successor(s). Working alongside current NB Mayor Gordon Barrows, the group is seeking volunteers/leadership. Approximately eleven (11) flower planters (2ft w x 3ft L x 3ft H) line the streets of Broad…Find Out More

Pick a community group or organization, attend their meetings and see if you can help in any way.  Get involved in the Redbank Valley’s local government and community organizations. Most meetings are open to the public and welcome visitors & volunteers. Please contact the organization to confirm the meeting schedule and, if needed, to be…Find Out More

Volunteer with the Fire Department, fire police or auxiliary.  New Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Company: 425 Arch Street, New Bethlehem PA 16242 c/o New Bethlehem Fire Company. For more info, please call 814.275.3000 or visit: NewBethlehemFire.com/contact Hawthorn Area Volunteer Fire Company: 3891 Main St. Hawthorn PA 16230 c/o Hawthorn Area Volunteer Fire Department. For more info, please…Find Out More

Volunteer to assist the Redbank Valley Church Association food bank.  To learn more about the Redbank Valley Church Association, please visit: RVChurchAssociation.org *This volunteer opportunity is presented by Redbank Renaissance, Inc. www.RedbankRen.org If you need assistance or have questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Sandy Mateer at 275-1718 or Gordon Barrows at 275-6714.…Find Out More

Organize litter clean-up and other clean-up events.  Related projects include, but are not limited to: Research feasibility of recycling in local municipalities and present ideas and plans to local governments. Pick up and dispose of litter when you see it. Organize Great PA Cleanup for Earth Day in April, see www.dep.state/pa.us or plan other community…Find Out More

Design and organize fund raising projects for Redbank Renaissance or other community groups, such as car washes, plays, talent shows, etc.  Get involved in the Redbank Valley’s local government and community organizations. Most meetings are open to the public and welcome visitors & volunteers. Please contact the organization to confirm the meeting schedule and, if…Find Out More

Join trail volunteers to adopt a mile or segment and help with maintenance, drainage, litter pick up and brush cutting on the second Saturday of each month or other times.  Related projects include, but are not limited to: Work with Creekside property owners to install kayak launches. Plan and implement projects in conjunction with the…Find Out More

Help Chamber of Commerce committees with projects (4th of July, Peanut Butter Festival, contests, advertising and website).  Other related projects include, but are not limited to: Help manage the Farmer’s Market or run a table at the market as a fundraiser for class goals. Attend Chamber Meetings and consider becoming a Junior Chamber member. Videotape…Find Out More

Organize childcare for parents attending events at the high school. To learn more about Redbank Renaissance, please visit their website: RedbankRen.org *This volunteer opportunity is presented by Redbank Renaissance, Inc. www.RedbankRen.org If you need assistance or have questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Sandy Mateer at 275-1718 or Gordon Barrows at 275-6714.…Find Out More

Gather information on people who have served in the Armed Forces, design a memorial and present to Borough Council, Township, Chamber of Commerce or other groups for construction of the memorial.  To learn more about Redbank Renaissance, please visit their website: RedbankRen.org *This volunteer opportunity is presented by Redbank Renaissance, Inc. www.RedbankRen.org If you need assistance…Find Out More