Call to Action: American Red Cross volunteers wanted

The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help them install smoke alarms and distribute home fire prevention information on Saturday February 23rd in Woodbridge.  They are working in the Village Gate community with 300 homes and would greatly appreciate your help.  The event is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Please use their online registration site at volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=vms_public_form&form_id=5847. Or contact Carol at: mailto: [email protected] for more info.

Youth for Tomorrow needs volunteers to share their hobby or talent with at-risk teens on the weekends.  Do you like golf, sewing, dancing, cooking baking writing poetry crocheting, writing songs or other fun thing them you’re the perfect person to share your talent with a kid.  Please register online at: youthfortomorrow.org.

SERVE Food Pantry needs volunteers to pick up food donations at area grocery stores and restaurants and deliver them to the Pantry.  Monday is an especially busy day.  They also need bilingual Spanish speakers to assist with client intake Monday to Friday. Please email Navara at: mailto:[email protected] for more info.

Agape Love in Action needs volunteers to teach basic computer classes at the Manassas Senior Center on Tuesdays for 2 hours.  Please email Corliss for more info at: mailto: [email protected].

Virginia Cooperative Extension invites you to a number of free classes this month. The classes include  Small Business Workshop on 2/20 1-3pm at Financial Empowerment Center, Woodbridge and getting ready for taxes on 2/21 7-9pm at Ashton ave offices.  Please call Joanne at (703) 792-5891 for more info.

Literacy Volunteers is gearing up for their next tutor training on March 2, and March 16th.  Come get all the tools and skills to help another with their literacy needs.  Please call (703) 670-5702 to register.

The American Heart Association needs volunteers for their Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction event on March 6th, 8th and 9th in DC.  Please visit their website to register for specific shifts and locations at: heartsdelightwineauction.org.

Novant Health/ UVA Health System need volunteers to assist in the surgical services departments at both locations.  Tasks include taking care of patients, turning over rooms and restocking supplies.  Shifts are Monday-Friday either 9 a.m. to noon or noon to 3 p.m.  There is also a need for volunteers in the thrifts store and gift shops.  Please call the volunteer services office at (703) 369-8173 or apply on line at: novanthealthuva.org/giving/volunteering.

The Quantico Creek Clean-up in partnership with the Town of Dumfries is Saturday February 23rd 9 a.m. to noon.  This is a great way to solve the plastic pollution in the creek.  Cleanup supplies will be provided, but please wear boots and dress for the weather. Please contact: [email protected] to learn more.

Serve our Willing Warriors is having their annual Monte Carlo Night on Saturday February 23rd at the Regency Dominion Clubhouse.  This promises to great fun and for a great cause.  Please visit their website at: willingwarriors.org/events to purchase tickets and learn more.

Volunteers are needed at The Catholic Charities Saint Lucy Food Distribution Hub in Manassas to help sort, package and perhaps deliver food items to local food pantries in the area in 40 lb. boxes.  Hours are Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Come help families in need.  Please email Debra at: [email protected] to learn more.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their Certified Master Financial Educator Volunteer Training on Wednesdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. starting March 6th – May 1st. or Mondays 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. beginning April 29th – June 24th.  You will be fully trained to present credit & debit management, spending plans, cash management, identity theft, savings & investments personal financial coaching and more.  One time registration of $75 includes a background check.  Please visit the website at: pwcgov.org/money, then click on volunteer to learn more.

Here’s a huge cheers to ACTS! In celebration of their 50th Anniversary of service to our community.  You are cordially invited to their Gala on February 28th at the Hylton Performing Arts Center from 6 to 9 p.m. There are sponsorships available to help them meet a $50,000 matching gift!   Please visit their website: actspwc.org/gala to learn more.

Saved Hands Foundation needs volunteers to be instructors, write grants and help in the office. Please visit their website: savedhandsfoundation.org to learn more and register as a volunteer.

The Tough Mudder is coming to Silver Lake in Haymarket on June 1st and 2nd.  This team oriented 8-10 mile obstacle course will have thousands of participants. Volunteers are needed in lots of locations and duties.  You won’t want to miss this fun event.  Please visit their website to learn more at: toughmudder.com/events/volunteer-information. This event is hosted by the PWC Office of Tourism.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers’ age 55+ to deliver noon meals through the Meals on Wheels Program.  Shifts are just 2-3 hours and available in throughout the greater area.  RSVP members receive a mileage reimbursement and additional insurance coverage at no cost to the volunteer.  Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 to learn more.

Leesylvania State Park needs volunteers for their monthly shoreline cleanups to pick up trash and drift wood.  The work days are February 16th, March 23rd, April 13th and May 18th.  Please register by calling the visitor center at (703) 583-6904 so they have your name to waive the entry fee of the park.

ACTS has a great way for you to celebrate spring by donating to their Prom Shop so more girls can enjoy that special day. They are collecting dresses, shoes, new make-up and accessories to share with the kids.  Please call Lydia at (703) 441-8606 ext. 249 to learn more.

The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps needs both medical and non-medical volunteers to join their ranks.  These volunteers are trained to respond to public health emergencies as well as day to day activities.  They offer tons of training topics to build your skillset.  Please call Amy at (703) 792-7341 to learn more.

The Center for the Arts needs volunteer docents Monday – Friday during the day.  This volunteer opportunity includes greeting visitors and sharing the Center’s history and programs.  Please call Jordan at (703) 330-2787 to learn more.

Catholic Charities Hogar Center is looking volunteers to assist students with job applications, resumes, and mock interviews to prepare them for the workforce.  Please email Arielle at: [email protected] to learn more.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call my wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William.  Jan can help you with the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) opportunities at (703) 369-5292 ext. 1, Shelley can help with any individual or group projects and send you weekly updates if you’d like.  Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 2, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 3.  Please visit our website at volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.