Good Morning – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers’ age 55+ to drive veterans or spouses to their doctor’s appointments. It’s very easy to help these individuals get the care they need while remaining in their homes. RSVP members receive mileage reimbursement and additional insurance coverage at no cost to the volunteer. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 to learn more.
· K9s Serving Vets invites you to the Annual Service Dog Salute on Saturday, August 10th at The Bungalow Alehouse, 4-9pm. Raffle tickets are just $5 each and can be purchased on their website: www.k9sservingvets.org for great prizes from local restaurants and stores. Auction items also include a hotel stay at the Ritz-Carlton and an autographed Washington Capitals puck.
· David J. Cobb Foundation is collecting school supplies for the kids at Yorkshire Elementary School. They are halfway there and would love your help. Please call Kimberly at (571) 377-8134 to learn more.
· Soles4Souls collects new and gently worn shoes to create sustainable jobs around the world. Drop off points are the DSW Shoe Store in Woodbridge and Gainesville, Core Effects Personal Training in Woodbridge and Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Triangle. Please visit their website at: www.Soles4Souls.org to see all the cool stuff they are doing.
· Habitat for Humanity invites you to book your corporate employee volunteers days for the fall season. It’s a great way to increase goodwill and customer/employee respect by demonstrating you company’s commitment to our community, ensure the region’s growth and value as a great place to live and work, attract a skilled workforce and providing rewarding corporate team-building opportunities that will build morale and job satisfaction. Please call Traci at (703) 369-6708 to learn more.
· Serve Our Willing Warriors needs volunteers to assist with House Preparation for the Warrior Retreat on Wednesdays 9:30am-noon. This is a great way to give families a fresh start to their retreat stay. Please email them at: [email protected] to learn more.
· Area Agency on Aging needs volunteers to teach their Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. This program was designed by Stanford University so individuals can live a more active, healthy and joyful lifestyle. They learn to manage stress, fatigue, control pain, eat better, solve problems and get the support they need. The training is August 16, 17, 23 and 24 from 9am-4pm. Please call Jodie at (571) 241-3925 to learn more and register for the training.
· Catholic Charities needs volunteers to teach English, citizenship, GED and computer classes at their Hogar Center in Manassas. They also have a need for math, science and social studies teachers. Come be part of their team giving families a better opportunity for success. Please call Emily at (703) 851-6388 to learn more.
· Habitat for Humanity invites all golfers to the 26th Annual Lou Maroon Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, September 9th at Evergreen County Club. The fee is just $150 per player for teams of 4 players, Captains Choice format. Registration includes greens fee, cart, complimentary beverages, goody bag, lunch, practice range and balls and awards banquet with dinner. Please email [email protected] to learn more.
· The Chinn Center needs volunteers on Sunday, September 15th for their 6th Annual Kids Triathlon. Kids start in the pool with laps and move out to the bike course and then end on the run course. Volunteer positions include keeping the kids safe and on course. The event starts at 7 am and volunteers need to report by 6:15 am. Teenagers aged 14+ are very welcome for this event! Please call Beverly at (703) 792-8616 for more info.
· Carried to Full Term invites you to their 5K and 1-mile fun run on Saturday, September 7th in Gainesville. Come support their mentoring and housing services to pregnant moms. Please visit their website at: carriedtofullterm.org to learn more and register for the run.
· The Virginia Cooperative Extension offers all kinds of great seminars for homeownership. Their next seminars in Woodbridge on August 17th. 9am-3pm with lunch included. Please email: [email protected] to learn more. Please visit their Facebook page at: Virginia Cooperative Extension Prince William to see new events.
· Food for Others needs volunteers to pick fresh fruit and vegetables at the Hollin Farm to distribute to families in need. They work every Sunday starting July 14th through October 20th. Please register at: signup.com/go/tg/PaNnJ.
· Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District need volunteers at a host of fun projects this summer including August 10th at Manassas National Battlefield for the NOVA Water Quality Monitors Certification Training. Please email Veronica to register and learn more at: [email protected].
· Save the Date of September 8th to Walk to Fight Suicide in Manassas. Please register at afsp.org/Manassas.
· Girls on Run Northern Virginia is looking for volunteer coaches for the Fall 2019 season. You will be trained to facilitate the easy to follow curriculum with small groups of girls in grades 3-8, twice a week for 10 weeks. The program runs from September 23rd-November 24th to inspire girls to be strong, confident and healthy. Please email Meagan to learn more at: [email protected].
· Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, October 19th in Manassas. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, clean up, refreshments, advocacy, rout monitoring or the finish line brigade. Gather your friends and families to join in the event. Please email Ben at: [email protected] to learn more.
· BEACON for Adult Literacy is gearing up for the fall semester and is looking for tutors to work with small groups. No second language or teaching experience needed. The fall semester starts August 26th with volunteer training on August 17th from 8:30-2:30. Please call (703) 368-7491 to register and 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 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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