Good Morning – The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) needs volunteers who can help 4th-grade students learn to be “Safe at Home!” Volunteers should be at least 55, available during the school day and comfortable with presenting an interactive lesson in a school setting. Training is provided. You’ll feel great as you teach youngsters the skills, they need to cope with being home alone! Please contact Jan at 571.292.5307 to learn more.

Historic Dumfries needs an electrician to check out an outside security light that’s started to strobe. Please call Lisa at (703) 221-2218 for more info.

The 2020 Big Spring Neabsco Creek Cleanup is Saturday, March 7th, 9 am-12noon. Volunteers are needed to help with this fun event. You’ll meet at Neabsco Eagles Park, 15801 Neabsco Road. They’ll provide litter bags, grabbers, gloves, and light refreshments. Please wear boots for this event. Please email: [email protected] to learn more.

Clean the Stream needs volunteers on Saturday, March 14th, 9 am-12 noon at the stream adjacent to Sudley Manor Drive in Manassas. Please email them at [email protected] to learn more.
Serve Our Willing Warriors is hosting a Monte Carlo Night on March 28th at 6:30 pm. Volunteers are needed in a host of different ways to make this a successful event to support their families. Please email Sarah at [email protected] to learn more.

Girls on the Run is looking for coaches for the Spring 2020 season. Lace-up your sneakers and come inspire girls in grades 3-8 to be strong, confident and healthy. You do not need to be a runner to coach. You just need to serve as a role model by showing up prepared and on time, listening attentively and demonstrating a positive attitude. You will need to commit to 2-3 hours per week for a 10-week session with additional time for training and the 5K race. The season starts on March 2nd. Please visit their website at www.gotrnova.org to learn more.

BEACON Adult Literacy is recruiting volunteers to become instructors in the Manassas area for their ESOL programs. No second language or teaching experience needed as they will give you all the training needed to be successful. Volunteers teach for 2 hours in either morning or evening classes. Please call (571) 428-2507 to learn more.

The Kennedy Center invites volunteers age 40 and under to their 2nd Annual Carrying the Torch Forward Service Day. Please email Jessica at [email protected] to learn more

Novant Health UVA Health System needs volunteers at their three gift shops. Please register online at: www.novanthealthuva.org/giving/volunteering/novant-health-auxiliary.aspx or call (703) 369-8173 to learn more.

Keep Prince William Beautiful invites you to adopt a spot near you. It’s a great way to spruce up your neighborhood. Please email Laura at [email protected] to learn more.

The Alzheimer’s Association is looking for support group facilitators to help participants develop coping skills, share valuable info, give caregiving tips and more. Preferred skills include professional healthcare experience, experience working with people affected by Alzheimer’s, comfort with an expression of emotion and good listening skills. Please call Ben at (703) 766-9007 to learn more.

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.

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 www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.

Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

Good Morning Prince William –

• The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers ages 55 and up 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 a mileage reimbursement and additional insurance coverage at no cost to the volunteer. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 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 to see all the cool stuff they are doing.
• The staff at SERVE is already planning their Shelter Meals schedule for fall. They’re looking for group of six to eight volunteers to provide a meal to shelter guests on Labor Day, Sept. 2. Volunteers must be at least 16. It’s a fun way to share a meal with shelter guests as a farewell to summer, and your group can do a cookout. If Labor Day doesn’t work, other dates are available through Thanksgiving — it’s not too early to plan that holiday meal. Please contact Julie at (571) 748-2674 or email to learn more.
• Habitat for Humanity invites you to book your corporate employee volunteer days for the fall season. It’s a great way to increase goodwill and customer/employee respect by demonstrating your 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 provide 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 to learn more.
• The National Museum of the United States Army is looking for individuals ages 18 and up who are passionate about the U.S. Army and sharing the stories of the men and women who have worn the Army uniform throughout our nation’s history. Although the museum doesn’t open until 2020, there will be a variety of volunteer opportunities, such as visitor services, special events, tours, education, gardening, and administration. Specific educational degrees or work experience aren’t required. All are encouraged to apply to volunteer.
• Come Save a Life with American Red Cross. Their next Sound the Alarm event will be Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Help lend a hand to help those without a newer smoke alarm be safe in their own home. Kids under 12 can volunteer with a parent. To register, please visit online.
• 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 and fatigue, control pain, eat better, solve problems, and get the support they need. The training is Aug. 16, 17, 23, and 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call Jodie at (571) 241-3925 to learn more and register for the trainings.
• 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.
• Sweet Julia Grace Foundation is holding their annual Golf Tournament on Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Prince William Golf Course (14631 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville). Register as a foursome, or as an individual golfer. Four-person scramble begins with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Please visit online for more information.
• Prince William Conservation Alliance will be holding a Minnieville Buffer Workday Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at the intersection of Minnieville Road and Colby Drive in the parking lot of K9 Gunner Dog Park. Please dress for the outdoors — long pants, sturdy shoes, and a hat. They have gloves and garden tools, or you can bring your own. Bring along a smile and bottled water. To register, please email.
• Habitat for Humanity invites all golfers to the 26th Annual Lou Maroon Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, Sept. 9 at Evergreen Country Club. Fee is just $150 per player for teams of four players, Captains’ Choice format. Registration includes greens fee, cart, complimentary beverages, goody bag, lunch, practice range, balls, and awards banquet with dinner. Please email to learn more.
• Habitat for Humanity also needs volunteers to help with the Lou Maroon Golf Tournament on Sept. 9 at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket. Three shifts are available: 9 a.m., noon, and 2:30 p.m. Duties include event setup, registration, and running contests during the event. Please sign up on Habitat’s Volunteer Calendar. Call (703) 369-6708 or email for more information.
• The Chinn Center needs volunteers on Sunday, Sept. 15 for their 6th Annual Kids Triathlon. Kids start in the pool with laps and move out to the bike course, then end on the run course. Volunteer positions include keeping the kids safe and on-course. The event starts at 7 a.m. Volunteers need to report in by 6:15 a.m. Ages 14 and up are 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, Sept. 7 in Gainesville. Come support their mentoring and housing services to pregnant moms. Please visit their website to learn more and register for the run.
• The Virginia Cooperative Extension offers all kinds of great seminars for home ownership. Their next seminar is in Woodbridge on Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with lunch included. Please email to learn more, and 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 through Oct. 20. Please visit online and click on the rotator slide for Hollin Farm to sign up.
• Save the Date of Sept. 8 to Walk to Fight Suicide in Manassas. Please register online.
• Girls on the Run Northern Virginia is looking for volunteer coaches for the fall 2019 season. You will be trained to facilitate the curriculum for small groups of girls in grades three to eight, twice a week for 10 weeks. The program runs from Sept. 23 to Nov. 24 to inspire girls to be strong, confident, and healthy. Please email Meagan to learn more.
• Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, Oct. 19 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 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 Aug. 26 with volunteer training on Aug. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 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. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

Good Morning Prince William – The Brentsville Courthouse Historic Center needs volunteers on Saturday, May 4th from 9am-12noon to spread mulch along the nature trail. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring water, gloves and bug spray. Please register by calling (703) 365-7895.

·         The Virginia Cooperative Extension Juvenile Justice Parenting Program invites parents of troubled teens to their next training to help you find help, encouragement and supportive parenting tools and techniques. The cost is $40 to cover class materials. The next session is on Wednesdays, May 1-June 19th 7:30-9: 30 pm at the Ferlazzo building. Please email them for more info and to register for the class at: [email protected].

·         The wonderful folks at Serve Our Willing Warriors need House Prep volunteers to prepare the Retreat homes for visiting veterans and their families.  With two Retreat houses available, there’s plenty of work to do, and it’s a wonderful way to thank our veterans for their sacrifices.  SOWW will also be holding a series of Beautification Days to spruce up the property for their guests.  Please visit https://willingwarriors.org/ or email [email protected] to learn more. The volunteer orientations are scheduled for May 3rd, 10am-11: 30 am, May 16th, 7-8pm and May 31 st 10-11:30 am.

·         CASA needs volunteers to be advocates for abused or neglected kids, please come to one of their monthly information sessions to learn more.  Please email JoAnn at [email protected] to learn more.

·         Youth for Tomorrow needs volunteers to work with the kids either as mentors for both boys and girls or share your hobby with the kids on weekends.  Do you like dancing, cooking, singing, golf, crochet, arts and crafts then consider sharing your fun with a kid? Please visit their website at: yftva.com for the volunteer registration form.

·         The American Heart Association needs volunteers at the next race on Saturday, June 8th sponsored by Lawyers have Heart at The Washington Harbour in Georgetown.  Tasks include start /finish line assistance, registration, water stops, and post-race party. Please visit their website at lawyershaveheartdc.org to learn more.

·         Novant UVA Health System needs volunteers in their surgical services at the Manassas and Haymarket hospitals. They also need volunteers at the Aubergine Thrift Store in Old Town Manassas.  Come be part of the team benefitting the community. Please call (571) 284-1278 or visit their website at: novanthealthuva.org/giving/volunteering to learn more.

·         Area Agency on Aging needs volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels mid-day in both the Manassas and Woodbridge communities. Meals are delivered Monday – Friday.  They also need volunteer activity assistants at the Adult Day Healthcare Center for fun activities such as chess, checkers, dominos, and bingo and play musical instruments.  Please visit their website at: pwcgov.org/government/dept/aaa/pages/volunteer for more info.

·         Prince William County needs volunteers age 16+ for their Shred Day at Chris Yung Elementary School on Saturday, May 4th. , 9am-1pm. please email Deborah at: [email protected] to learn more.

·         Virginia Cooperative Extension Financial Education Program is having their next train the trainer class called Money, Your Goals on Friday, May 3rd at the McCoart Building from 9am-1pm.  This tool kit will give you all the skills to help others with their financial goals. Please register at: bit.ly/2YMYGRegistration3.

·         The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation needs volunteers for their Field Day at the Farm Brewery on Saturday, May 18th.  Come help with check-in, assist with games or clean-up.  Volunteers 10 and older are welcome with an adult or age 14+ without! Please visit their website at: sweetjuliagrace.org for more info.

·         Walk MS Manassas needs volunteers for the walk on Saturday, May 4 9am-12 noon with registration, set-up, photography, singing the National Anthem and cheerleading. Please call Lexi at (202) 375-5615 for more info.

·         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.

·         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 https://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 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 driftwood.  The next work day is May 18th.  Kids age 7+ with a parent are welcome! Please register by calling the visitor center at (703) 583-6904 so they have your name to waive the entry fee of the park.

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.