Volunteers needed at the Merrimac Farm on Saturday March 30th and April 13th 9am-12noon. Come join the fun of weeding, pruning and watering plants in anticipation of the Annual Bluebell Festival on Sunday April 14th. Please wear long pants, long socks and sturdy shoes and bring a smile and a bottle of water. Please RSVP to [email protected] or (703) 490-5200.
Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their next Homeownership Seminar on Saturday April 13th 9am-3pm with lunch included. Come learn about credit, financing, inspections, title companies and the closing process all for free. Please email: [email protected] or call (703) 792-6287 to learn more and register for the seminar.
Experienced kayakers, canoeists and Jon boaters needed on Saturday April 20th 9am-2pm for the 10th Annual Upper Occoquan River Clean-up. There are many entry points for your boats. Please pre-register at: pwtsc.org. There are also on land sites as well.
Mark your calendars for Saturday May 4th for the Annual Comcast Cares Day. This year Leadership Prince William will fix up the ARC Child Care Center in Dale City. They need tons of volunteers to help with this cause. Please visit their website at: leadershipprincewilliam.org/comcast-cares-day/ for all the info and to register for this event.
Area Agency on Aging needs volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors throughout the community. It just takes about 2 hours to pick up the meals from either senior center and deliver out to your clients. They also have a need for volunteers at the Adult day Healthcare Center to play games with gentlemen and to assist with bingo on Friday mornings and Monday afternoon. Please visit the county website to learn more: pwcgov.org/government/dept/aaa/pages/volunteer.
Northern Virginia Family Service needs volunteers to enroll eligible individuals and families for Medicaid benefits throughout the Northern Virginia area. You’ll need to attend application training, commit to at least 3 events for the 2 hr. shift so you have all the skills needed to help families with their applications. Please email Karen at: [email protected] to learn more and receive your volunteer application.
The Kennedy Center will open the REACH this September. Volunteers are needed weekly to welcome visitors to the free activities, performances, events and learning lab. Please visit their website at: kennedy-center.org/pages/support/volunteers to learn more or email Tiffany at: [email protected] for volunteer application.
The Quantico Creek Clean-up in partnership with the Town of Dumfries is rescheduled for Saturday, April 13th 9am-12. 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.
Please join Lutheran Church of the Covenant & Woodbridge Rotary Club pack 30,000 meals for those in need overseas on Saturday March 23rd 9am-12 noon. Please register to volunteer at: events.stophungernow.org/LCC19.
House of Mercy invites you to their Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show event on Sunday March 31st at 2pm. Tickets are just $35 for a great time. Please visit their website at: houseofmercyva.org/about/events to purchase your tickets.
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.
Youth for Tomorrow also needs Male Mentors to coach a young man on some basic life skills and find the right path into adulthood. It’s a great way to get out of your comfort zone and make a positive impact on a youth! 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-Friday. Please email Navara at: [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: [email protected].
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-Friday 10am to 4pm. Come help families in need. Please email Debra at: [email protected] to learn more.
The Tough Mudder is coming to Silver Lake in Haymarket on June 1st & 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. You can also email [email protected] for more 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 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.
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