Volunteer and get free admission to the Prince Wiliam County Fair

Potomac Local News August 16, 2022 at 8:00am

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Greetings, Prince William - We're going to the Fair! Volunteer Prince William will be at the Prince William County Fair August 12 thru 20 and volunteer Community Ambassadors to help at our resource table are still needed for August 18, 19 and 20. Volunteers age 18 and up needed; volunteers age 12 thru 17 welcome but must volunteer with a parent. Duties include hand out literature about our programs, answer questions, assist with raffle prizes. You'll feel great as you share resources and talk to the public about our agency and how we support the community! Credit for service hours available. No experience necessary, we'll train you on the spot! Volunteers will receive a pass to access the fairgrounds during their volunteer shift. Volunteers will also receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last). To sign up, please visithttps://bit.ly/2022FAIR. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

They Served Us - Now You Can Serve Them! Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers age 21+ who can provide transportation for veterans and their spouse/widow to medical appointments, supermarkets, retail and houses of worship. Volunteers must pass criminal background and driving record background checks, have a valid Virginia driver's license and have a vehicle liability insurance policy. You'll feel great as you provide transportation to veterans who otherwise struggle to have their daily and medical needs met, plus make new friends! Please email[email protected] to learn how you can get involved. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.

Agape Love in Action (ALIA) is looking for hard-working volunteers age 18+ to help in their food bank located at 9501 Discovery Boulevard, Unit 165, Manassas 20109. Volunteers will move/retrieve cases of canned goods to form organized groupings for recipient clients. Be prepared to lift boxes which may weigh up to 30 pounds. Volunteers are generally needed the last Friday before the last full week of the month. Food distributions to the groups happens the last week of the month. You'll feel great as you fight hunger by helping local families facing food insecurity! Please email[email protected] to learn more.
Mark your calendars! American Society for Suicide Prevention will be holding their Out of the Darkness Walk in Manassas September 10 at Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas. Volunteers are needed for various jobs starting at 6:45am the day of the walk. Volunteers age 16+ welcome, volunteers 15 and below must volunteer with a parent. You'll feel great supporting this walk which highlights AFSP's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Please visit https://bit.ly/3PiU6qy to sign up. You can also register to walk by visiting www.afsp.org/Manassas. Please email [email protected] to learn more.
Brain Injury Services is looking for a friendly volunteer who can spend time with an adult survivor of brain injury while enjoying gardening together at least twice a month. The client lives in Lorton, training is provided. Please email[email protected] or call 703.451.8881, ext. 232 to learn more.

Catholic Charities needs ESOL Teachers and Computer Literacy Teachers to teach virtually or in-person in Manassas. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week but may teach more if desired. Teaching in pairs is allowed for those wishing to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary, all materials and training provided! Please email [email protected] or call 571-208-1572 for more information.

For Children's Sake (FCS) needs Foster Parents to open their home and help youth in the community. FCS trains and supports all families ongoing before, during and after foster youth are in your home. Their biggest need at this time are homes for youth ages 10-17. Please contact Kelley at [email protected] or Stephanie at [email protected]. FCS is also looking for individuals and/or groups to coordinate the collection of school supplies for foster youth. Please contact Stephanie at [email protected] to learn more.

Remote Volunteer Opportunity! Independence Empowerment Center (IEC) needs 5 volunteers age 18+ to make phone calls to organizations in Fauquier County which serve persons with disabilities. The purpose of the calls is to obtain the name and email address of a point of contact. IEC wants to connect with organizations in Fauquier to assist with an outreach campaign promoting COVID vaccinations among persons with disabilities. IEC will work with local health districts to provide barrier-free clinics in late fall. Volunteers will be assigned ten organizations to contact; a script is provided. Please email [email protected] or call 571.538.0725 for more information.

Pink Space Theory has several virtual volunteer opportunities for community-minded folks: Community Leadership Advisory Board (1-6 members), Newsletter Coordinator (1 volunteer) and Contributor (1 volunteer), PWC Gives Fundraisers (5+ volunteers), and Development Engagement Coordinators (2+ volunteers). Please email Michelle at[email protected] to learn more.