Call to Action: Volunteers wanted for NOVA Family Service, Catholic Charities and more

• CASA Children’s Intervention Services invites you to their next volunteer information session on Tuesday January 15th, 6-7pm at their Manassas office. Come learn how you can advocate for a child who has been abused or abandoned. Please email them at: [email protected] to learn more.
• Wreaths Across America will hold the Wreaths Out event at Arlington National Cemetery on January 19th starting at 8am and at Quantico National Cemetery on Saturday February 2nd at 8 a.m. No reservations needed just gather your friends and family to support this important effort.
• Northern Virginia Family Service needs volunteers for the Annual Point in Time survey on Thursday January 24th starting at 6:30 a.m. Volunteers will accompany professional staff into outdoor shelters and campsites looking for information on the homeless individuals and offering food, supplies and information on safer housing locations. Volunteers must be 18 yrs and up. Please dress warmly as this activity is held in all-weather situations. Please contact Julie at (571) 748-2674 for more info or via email at: [email protected].
• Volunteers are needed at The 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.
• Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their Certified Master Financial Educator Volunteer Training on Wednesdays 1 – 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, 6-9 p.m. There are sponsorships available to help them meet a $50,000 matching gift! Tickets go on sale January 20th. 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 & 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 January 19th, 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.