The Community Feeding Taskforce continues to have a big need for volunteers who can work in their warehouse located at 8418 Kao Circle, Manassas 20110. Shifts are weekdays, 8 a.m.-Noon or Noon-4 p.m. Duties include receiving bulk food donations, sorting, shelving, and filling smaller orders for shipping to select food distribution locations throughout the area. Be prepared to lift up to 50 pounds. To register, please create an account on volunteerprincewilliam.org, then go into the opportunity to respond. Please email [email protected]  to learn more.

* If you are facing food insecurity, or someone you know needs food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, the Community Feeding Taskforce Food Helpline is open! This resource is available to anyone living in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County. Hours for the helpline are Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. Please call 703.794.4668 during operating hours to request food assistance. Callers over 65 years old will be redirected to ACTS/NVFS (SERVE) food assistance programs to register for direct delivery to their home. Please help spread the word on this important resource! Se habla Español.

* Medical Reserve Corps has an urgent need for volunteers to help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Many volunteers are needed across the state and locally to provide support for the expected surge in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Volunteers with healthcare experience are especially needed, but the Reserve Corps will accept non-medical volunteers in a variety of other skill sets as well. Please fill out an online application at vdh.virginia.gov. If you have any questions, please email Amy Feinberg for more information.

* The American Red Cross needs volunteers and is hosting a Virtual Recruitment Open House on June 5, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.. Volunteers will help displaced families, provide care and comfort to an ill or injured service member/veteran, and can teach others how to respond in emergencies. Recruiters will provide program details and volunteer opportunities throughout the National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region. Come listen, learn and ask your questions! Please email [email protected] to learn more.

* BEACON is looking for Virtual Instructors for their 3-week Summer Conversation classes from July 6 – July 24. Classes meet every Monday & Wednesday from 9:30am-11am, and Tuesday & Thursday, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.. Volunteers are needed to provide small group instruction to English for Speaker of Other Languages (ESOL). No second language or teaching experience is required, free professional-level training is provided, and schedules are flexible. Volunteers are also needed as Virtual Technology Facilitators for their 3-week summer conversation classes. Technology facilitators will provide technical support for the ESOL online classes 2-4 hours a week. If you have basic computer skills, are comfortable with using Zoom, and would like to be a part of a team to help make a difference in your community, please call 571.422.2242 or email [email protected] to hear more about these exciting and rewarding opportunities.

* For Children’s Sake (FCS) is looking for foster parents to provide a loving and stable home for youth in foster care. FCS trains and supports all families before, during, and after foster youth are in your home. FCS is looking for foster parents to take children as both short and long-term placements. They are planning to hold virtual training in the next couple of weeks. Please call Kelley at 703.817.9890 or email [email protected] for more information.

* Holy Family Food Pantry, one of the partner food pantries in the Community Feeding Taskforce, needs bilingual volunteers to answer the phone and take appointments for clients to visit the pantry. This is an ongoing opportunity Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each day. To register, please create an account on our website at volunteerprincewilliam.org, then go into the opportunity to respond. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

* House of Mercy is seeing a big increase in clients seeking food assistance. They are in urgent need of donations of nonperishable items for their food pantry so they can continue food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, volunteers are urgently needed to help with picking up and delivering all the food and supplies for their operations. If you are willing to help out with driving to pick up and/or deliver food and necessary non-food items, please call 703.579.0279 or email [email protected] to learn more. The staff is also working hard to collect and donate 5,000 face masks to local agencies. Many volunteers have jumped in, but they can always use more help! Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

* Calling all artists! Novant Health UVA Health System invites artists and budding artists to submit artwork for an upcoming exhibit at the Prince William Medical Center/Haymarket Medical Center titled “COVID 19: How We Became Stronger Together”. Paintings, photographs, and drawings will all be considered. Your artwork can be any favorite subject that inspires you at this difficult time. Artwork should be framed using wire hanger. We will accept artwork until Tuesday, June 30, 2020. For more detailed information contact Liz at [email protected]  or call 703.369.8173.

* Prince William Food Rescue (PWFR) urgently needs volunteers as the program is taking on the responsibility of delivering food to both ACTS and SERVE homebound clients. PWFR is an app-based program enabling volunteers to pick up viable, close to expiration food from supermarkets, restaurants, food pantries, etc., and then deliver it to a program that can immediately use the food. More info on PWFR may be found at pwfoodrescue.org. Please contact Shirley at [email protected] or call 703.441.8606 ext. 212 for more information.

* The Salvation Army is collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at their Prince William location in Woodbridge. Food items such as canned soups and other dry or canned foods are requested. Non-food items such as socks, toiletries, diapers, baby wipes, and sanitizing supplies are also needed. Donated items can be dropped off at 1483 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge Suite 102, Lake Ridge 22192. Please email Angela at [email protected]  or call 202.345.2238 to learn more.

* StreetLight Community Ministries has re-opened their Food Pantry, but donations of nonperishable food are desperately needed so they can continue giving aid to our homeless and impoverished neighbors during this pandemic. Donations will be accepted every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call the team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website at volunteerprincewilliam.org.

People are struggling now more than ever to provide food for their hungry families and volunteers are needed in food shelters to help them.

 “To combat this growing hardship, Prince William County and the cities of Manassas Park and Manassas have come together with many local nonprofits to create the Community Feeding Taskforce. A central warehouse has been created in the City of Manassas where large deliveries of food are broken down and transported to 45 food pantries for distribution in our communities,” according to Deb Hannum in an email sent to us for Volunteer Prince William.

The taskforce needs approximately 30 volunteers weekly at the warehouse and they expect this mission to continue well into the Fall season, according to Hannum. The warehouse will be open from Monday through Friday with two volunteer shift options available; 8 a.m.-noon and noon-4 p.m..

The taskforce expresses their gratefulness to people who consider to volunteer for only one shift or multiple shifts to help these struggling families.

“If you are healthy, can lift up to 50 pounds, are between the ages of 18 and 55, and do not have underlying medical conditions that would place you at high risk, please consider volunteering. We are grateful for 1 shift or multiple shifts as you see fit,” Hannum states for Volunteer Prince William.

To volunteer, please click here. Hannum states to include any particular day or shift you prefer and the taskforce will reach out to you with the details.

Good Morning Prince William- The Community Feeding Taskforce has a big need for volunteers who can work in their warehouse located at 8418 Kao Circle, Manassas 20110. Shifts are weekdays, 8a.m.-noon or noon-4p.m.Duties include receiving bulk food donations, sorting, shelving and filling smaller orders for shipping to select food distribution locations throughout the area. Be prepared to lift up to 50 pounds. To register, you must create an account on our website at volunteerprincewilliam.org, then go into the opportunity to respond to the event. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

* If you are facing food insecurity, or someone you know needs food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, the Community Feeding Taskforce Food Helpline is open! This resource is available to anyone living in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County. Hours for the helpline are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Please call 703.794.4668 during operating hours to request food assistance. Callers over 65 will be redirected to ACTS/NVFS (SERVE) food assistance programs to register for direct delivery to their home. Please help spread the word on this important resource! Se habla Español.

* Holy Family Food Pantry, one of the partner food pantries in the Community Feeding Taskforce, has need for bilingual volunteers to answer the phone and take appointments for clients to visit the pantry. This is an ongoing opportunity Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each day. They also need two bilingual volunteers to retrieve messages left on their pantry voicemail after hours. Messages will need to be organized, typed and emailed to the morning call center so that the calls can be returned to set up the client appointments. This opportunity will be in the evenings after 5:30 p.m. when the church office is closed. To register, you must create an account on our website at volunteerprincewilliam.org, then go into the opportunity to respond to the opportunity. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

* Medical Reserve Corps has an urgent need for volunteers to help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Many volunteers are needed across the state and locally to provide support for the expected surge in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Volunteers with healthcare experience are especially needed, but they will accept non-medical volunteers in a variety of other skill sets as well. Please fill out an online application at vdh.virginia.gov. Questions? Please email Amy Feinberg for more information.

* For Children’s Sake (FCS) is looking for foster parents to provide a loving and stable home for youth in foster care. FCS trains and supports all families ongoing before, during and after foster youth are in your home. FCS is looking for foster parents to take children as both short- and long-term placements. They are planning to hold virtual training in the next couple of weeks. Please call Kelley at 703.817.9890 or email for more information.

* House of Mercy is seeing a big increase in clients seeking food assistance. They are in urgent need of donations of nonperishable items for their food pantry so they can continue food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, volunteers are urgently needed to help with picking up and delivering all the food and supplies needed for their operations. If you are willing to help out with driving to pick up and/or deliver food and necessary non-food items, please call 703.579.0279 or email [email protected] to learn more. The staff is also working hard to collect and donate 5,000 face masks to local agencies. Many volunteers have jumped in, but they can always use more help! Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

* Calling all artists! Novant Health UVA Health System invites artists and budding artists to submit artwork for an upcoming exhibit at the Prince William Medical Center/Haymarket Medical Center titled “COVID 19: How We Became Stronger Together”. Paintings, photographs, and drawings will all be considered. Your artwork can be any favorite subject that inspires you at this difficult time. Artwork should be framed using wire hanger. We will accept artwork until Tuesday, June 30, 2020. For more detailed information contact Liz at [email protected]  or call 703.369.8173.

* Prince William Food Rescue (PWFR) urgently needs volunteers as the program is taking on the responsibility of delivering food to both ACTS and SERVE homebound clients. PWFR is an app-based program enabling volunteers to pick up viable, close to expiration food from supermarkets, restaurants, food pantries, etc., and deliver it to a program that can immediately use the food. More info on PWFR may be found at pwfoodrescue.org. Please contact Shirley at [email protected] or call 703.441.8606 ext. 212 for more information.

* The Salvation Army is collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at their Prince William location in Woodbridge. Food items such as canned soups and other dry or canned food are requested. Non-food items such as socks, toiletries, diapers, baby wipes and sanitizing supplies are also needed. Donated items can be dropped off at 1483 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge Suite 102, in Lake Ridge. Please email Angela at [email protected] or call 202.345.2238 to learn more.

* The SERVE Family Shelter has a fun virtual volunteer opportunity! Stay-at-home orders can be especially tricky for energetic young bodies that need to constantly be on the move. Experienced yoga instructors, dance teachers, personal trainers, preschool and PE teachers are encouraged to record and submit kid-friendly videos to get children moving throughout day. Videos should be no longer 10-15 minutes. Simply record and send a video link to [email protected]. Please email [email protected] for more information.

* StreetLight Community Ministries has re-opened their Food Pantry, but donations of nonperishable food are desperately needed so they can continue giving aid to our homeless and impoverished neighbors during this pandemic. Donations will be accepted every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call the team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit their website at volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

For the latest information on the continuing Coronavirus pandemic, please visit cdc.gov, coronavirus.gov, vdh.virginia.gov, and coronavirus.pwcgov.org.

* If you are facing food insecurity, or someone you know needs food assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, the Community Feeding Taskforce Food Helpline is open! This resource is available to anyone living in Manassas, Manassas Park, and Prince William County. Hours for the helpline are Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-4p.m.. Please call 703.794.4668 during operating hours to request food assistance. Callers over 65 will be redirected to ACTS/NVFS (SERVE) food assistance programs to register for direct delivery to their home. Please help spread the word on this important resource! Se habla Español.

* Medical Reserve Corps has an urgent need for volunteers to help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Many volunteers are needed across the state and locally to provide support for the expected surge in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Volunteers with healthcare experience are especially needed, but they will accept non-medical volunteers in a variety of other skill sets as well. Please fill out an online application at vdh.virginia.gov. Questions? Please email Amy Feinberg for more information.

* For Children’s Sake (FCS) is looking for foster parents to provide a loving and stable home for youth in foster care. FCS trains and supports all families ongoing before, during, and after foster youth are in your home. FCS is looking for foster parents to take children as both short and long-term placements. They are planning to hold virtual training in the next couple of weeks. Please call Kelley at 703.817.9890 or email for more information.

* House of Mercy is seeing a big increase in clients seeking food assistance. They are in urgent need of donations of nonperishable items for their food pantry so they can continue food assistance during the coronavirus. Also, volunteers are urgently needed to help with picking up and delivering all the food and supplies needed for their operations. If you are willing to help out with driving to pick up and/or deliver food and necessary non-food items, please call 703.579.0279 or email to learn more. The staff is also working hard to collect and donate 5,000 face masks to local agencies. Many volunteers have jumped in, but they can always use more help! Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

* Calling all artists! Novant Health UVA Health System invites artists and budding artists to submit artwork for an upcoming exhibit at the Prince William Medical Center/Haymarket Medical Center titled “COVID 19: How We Became Stronger Together”. Paintings, photographs, and drawings will all be considered. Your artwork can be any favorite subject that inspires you at this difficult time. Artwork should be framed using wire hanger. We will accept artwork until Tuesday, June 30, 2020. For more detailed information contact Liz by email or call 703.369.8173.

* Prince William Food Rescue (PWFR) urgently needs volunteers as the program is taking on the responsibility of delivering food to both ACTS and SERVE homebound clients. PWFR is an app-based program enabling volunteers to pick up viable, close to expiration food from supermarkets, restaurants, food pantries, etc., and then deliver it to a program that can immediately use the food. More info on PWFR may be found at pwfoodrescue.org. Please contact Shirley by email or call 703.441.8606 ext. 212 for more information.

* The Salvation Army is collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at their Prince William location in Woodbridge. Food items such as canned soups and other dry or canned foods are requested. Non-food items such as socks, toiletries, diapers, baby wipes, and sanitizing supplies are also needed. Donated items can be dropped off at 1483 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge Suite 102, in Lake Ridge. Please email Angela or call 202.345.2238 to learn more.

* The SERVE Family Shelter has a fun virtual volunteer opportunity! Stay-at-home orders can be especially tricky for energetic young bodies that need to constantly be on the move. Experienced yoga instructors, dance teachers, personal trainers and preschool and PE teachers are encouraged to record and submit kid-friendly videos to get the shelter children moving throughout day. Videos should be no longer 10-15 minutes. Simply record and send a video link to [email protected]. Please email [email protected] for more information.

* StreetLight Community Ministries has re-opened their Food Pantry, but donations of nonperishable food are desperately needed so they can continue giving aid to our homeless and impoverished neighbors during this pandemic. Donations will be accepted every Tuesday, 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m.. Please email [email protected]  to learn more.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call the wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit the website volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

By Volunteer Prince William

Good Morning Prince William – For the latest information on the continuing Coronavirus pandemic, please visit cdc.gov/covid19 , coronavirus.gov, vdh.virginia.gov and coronavirus.pwcgov.org/

* If you are facing food insecurity, or someone you know needs food assistance during COVID-19, the Community Feeding Taskforce Food Helpline is open! This resource is available to anyone living in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County. Hours for the helpline are Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-4 p.m. Please call 703.794.4668 during operating hours to request food assistance. Callers over 65 will be redirected to ACTS/NVFS (SERVE) food assistance programs to register for direct delivery to their home. Please help spread the word on this important resource! Se habla Español.

* The Community Feeding Taskforce, a network of local food banks providing assistance to local residents facing food insecurity, is open. Volunteers are urgently needed at several food banks throughout the community to help assemble food packages, deliver food to smaller food pantries, answer a food assistance helpline, and provide administrative support. Volunteers may need to lift containers weighing up to 50 pounds, while other opportunities prefer volunteers with bilingual skills in Spanish. Please visit www.volunteerprincewilliam.org to view the opportunities. To register, you must create an account on our website, then go into the opportunity to Respond to the opportunity. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

* Medical Reserve Corps has an urgent need for volunteers to help in the fight against the coronavirus. Many volunteers are needed across the state and locally to provide support for the expected surge in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Volunteers with healthcare experience are especially needed, but they will accept non-medical volunteers in a variety of other skill sets as well. Please fill out an online application at http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mrc/. Questions? Please email [email protected] for more information.

* ACTS Senior Link program has a big need for volunteers who can make simple five-ten minute calls to homebound seniors to check in on their welfare, offer services, or simply to be a friendly voice. It requires very little training to make these types of calls since these are not crisis calls. Calls can be made from either their Manassas or Dumfries offices. Since staff is cut back, social distancing will be easy to accommodate. Contact Kate Long, Helpline Director, at [email protected] for more information.

* ACTS also needs volunteers in their Hunger Prevention Center weekdays for morning (9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.) and afternoon shifts (12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.) to prep grocery bags and distribute groceries. Volunteers must complete and submit the online volunteer application found at www.actspwc.org prior to volunteering. Please contact Shirley at [email protected] or call 703.441.8606 ext. 212 for more information.

* House of Mercy is now seeing a marked increase in clients seeking food assistance. They are in urgent need of donations of nonperishable items for their food pantry so they can continue food assistance during the coronavirus. Please email [email protected] to learn more. The staff is also working hard to collect and donate 5,000 face masks to local agencies. Many volunteers have jumped in, but they can always use more help! Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

* Calling all artists! Novant Health UVA Health System invites artists and budding artists to submit artwork for an upcoming exhibit at the Prince William Medical Center/Haymarket Medical Center titled “COVID 19: How We Became Stronger Together”. Paintings, photographs, and drawings will all be considered. Your artwork can be any favorite subject that inspires you at this difficult time. Artwork should be framed using wire hanger. We will accept artwork until June 30, 2020. For more detailed information contact Liz at [email protected] or call 703-369-8173.

* Prince William Food Rescue has a great opportunity for those who are healthy and want to get out of the house while still practicing social distancing. Become a Food Rescue Hero! Have the kids ride along, slap on some gloves and rescue some food. Pick-up and drop-off with minimal interaction. Search Prince William Food Rescue on your smartphone’s app store, download the app, and create a profile. You can start rescuing food right away! Please visit https://pwfoodrescue.org/ for more information.

* The Salvation Army is collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at their Prince William location in Woodbridge. Food items such as canned soups/other dry or canned foods are requested. Non-food items such as socks, toiletries, diapers/baby wipes and sanitizing supplies are also needed. Donated items can be dropped off at 1483 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge Suite 102, Lake Ridge 22192. Please email Angela at [email protected] or call 202.345.2238 to learn more.

* SERVE thanks the many individuals who have stepped forward to volunteer in their Hunger Resource Center during the coronavirus! Currently, volunteer slots are full, however, donations of pasta sauce and noodles, canned vegetables,  canned tomatoes, canned and dry beans, rice, soup, applesauce, mac & cheese, cooking oil or spray, easy-make single-serve meals, and canned meats are urgently needed. Donations will help accommodate the rising number of requests for food assistance. Please email [email protected] for more information.

* StreetLight Community Ministries has re-opened their Food Pantry, but donations of nonperishable food are desperately needed so they can continue giving aid to our homeless and impoverished neighbors during this pandemic. Donations will be accepted every Tuesday, 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website at volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

Good Morning Prince William – For the latest information on the continuing Coronavirus outbreak, please visit cdc.gov/covid19, coronavirus.gov, vdh.virginia.gov, and coronavirus.pwcgov.org.

As stated in Governor Northam’s Executive Order Number 55, “…Individuals may leave their residences for the purpose of…Volunteering with organizations that provide charitable or social services…”  If you’re healthy and looking to give back during this pandemic, here are several volunteer opportunities:

As our communities face unusual circumstances created by the coronavirus pandemic, many individuals would like to volunteer to help in some way.  Volunteer Prince William is designated by Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park to provide coordination of unaffiliated volunteers during emergency declarations.

If you would like to be contacted to help during the COVID 19 outbreak, please register on our website by clicking SIGN UP in the top right-hand corner (blue box) at volunteerprincewilliam.org.  When you are completing your registration form be sure to check the box that asks if you wish to receive a disaster notification.

If you are already registered as a volunteer on our Volunteer Prince William website, please log in to edit your user profile and check the box to indicate you wish to receive a disaster notification.  When we receive requests for volunteers in the greater Prince William area we will send emails out to those volunteers who have indicated they want to receive a disaster notification and will include instructions on what to do if you are interested in volunteering to help meet that request.

It may be a bit of a process and may also include a liability waiver form.  Please contact Bonnie for more information at 703.369.5292, ext. 3, email bnahas@volunteerprincewilliam.org.

* ACTS needs volunteers in their Hunger Prevention Center weekdays for the morning (9:30-11:30 a.m.) and afternoon shifts (12:30 to 3 p.m.) to prep grocery bags and distribute groceries.  Volunteers must complete and submit the online volunteer application found at www.actspwc.org prior to volunteering.  Please contact Shirley at [email protected] or call 703.441.8606 ext. 212 for more information.

*Brain Injury Services is looking for a virtual pals volunteer (that will turn into a regular pals volunteer after restrictions on visits are lifted) for a Prince William County woman with a brain injury.  Friendly calls, zoom chats, texts and emails would take place weekly.  They’re also calling on all BIS volunteers to email a photo of the phrase “THANK YOU” by April 15 for a National Volunteer Week video.  It can be on a cake, with Lego’s, painted – be creative!  Please email Michelle at [email protected] to learn more.

*Habitat for Humanity has an urgent project that’s quarantine-safe and needs to be completed by the end of April.  A townhome rehab in Manassas is nearly done, but the back-yard needs mowing, seed and straw.  One corner of the back yard would be ideal for a raised planter bed.  The front yard could also use some creative thought and planning.  If you’re willing to take on the design, planning and implementation of the project, please email [email protected].

*House of Mercy is now seeing a marked increase in clients seeking food assistance.  They are in urgent need of donations of nonperishable items for their food pantry so they can continue food assistance during COVID-19.  Please email [email protected] to learn more.

* Keep Prince William Beautiful has quarantine-approved, family-friendly volunteer opportunities available!  They’re looking for individuals and families who can do small-scale litter cleanups which you can do in your own neighborhood. The staff is happy to safely deliver the cleanup supplies you need.  Please email Aleta at [email protected] for more information.

*Prince William Food Rescue has a great opportunity for those who are healthy and want to get out of the house while still practicing social distancing.  Become a Food Rescue Hero! Have the kids ride along, slap on some gloves and rescue some food.  Pick-up and drop-off with minimal interaction.  Search Prince William Food Rescue your smartphone’s app store, download the app and create a profile, and you can start rescuing food right away!  Please visit pwfoodrescue.org for more information.

*The Salvation Army is collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at their Prince William location in Woodbridge. Food items such as canned soups/other dry or canned foods are requested.  Non-food items such as socks, toiletries, diapers/baby wipes and sanitizing supplies are also needed.  Donated items can be dropped off at 1483 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge Suite 102, Woodbridge 22192.  Please email Angela at [email protected]my.org or call 202-345-2238 to learn more.

*   SERVE needs volunteers in the Hunger Resource Center to assist with assembling food packages to distribute to clients who face food insecurity.  Minimal client contact involved as volunteers will just pack up the food and take the food to the clients’ vehicles for them to load in.  If you’re healthy, are not a part of the identified high-risk groups, and are comfortable leaving your home at this time, they would love to have you-even just one volunteer shift helps!  Interested volunteers should visit nvfs.volunteerhub.com/ and create an account.  Once they have created an account, they can sign up for HRC Warehouse Volunteers & HRC Warehouse Volunteers Short-Term Shifts.  Please email [email protected] to learn more.

*   StreetLight Community Ministries has re-opened their Food Pantry, but donations of nonperishable food are desperately needed so they can continue giving aid to our homeless and impoverished neighbors during this pandemic.  Donations will be accepted every Tuesday, 9:30 to -11:30 a.m.  Please email [email protected] to learn more.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292.  You can also visit our website at volunteerprincewilliam.org.

Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

Virginia residents are hunkering down to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the wake of Governor Northam’s “Stay at Home” order; but they can still volunteer, and there are plenty of opportunities locally to do so.

The Governor’s Executive Order permits individuals to leave their homes for “volunteering with organizations that provide charitable or social services,” and there are several opportunities that local residents can partake in, according to an e-mail from Jan Hawkins, Program Director for the Greater Prince William Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

Hawkins’ email lists numerous ways for volunteers to get involved in the community:

• Volunteer Prince William is designated by Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park to provide coordination of unaffiliated volunteers during emergency declarations. If you would like to be contacted to help during the coronavirus outbreak, please register on their website by clicking SIGN UP in the top right-hand corner (blue box) here. When you are completing your registration form be sure to check the box that asks if you wish to receive a disaster notification. If you are already registered as a volunteer on the Volunteer Prince William website, please log in to edit your user profile and check the box to indicate you wish to receive a disaster notification. When they receive requests for volunteers in the greater Prince William area they will send emails out to those volunteers who have indicated they want to receive a disaster notification and will include instructions on what to do if you are interested in volunteering to help meet that request. It may be a bit of a process and may also include a liability waiver form. Please contact Bonnie for more information at 703.369.5292, ext. 3, email [email protected].

• ACTS needs volunteers in their Hunger Prevention Center weekdays for morning (9:30 -11:30 AM) and afternoon shifts (12:30 -3 PM) to prep grocery bags and distribute groceries. Volunteers must complete and submit the online volunteer application found here prior to volunteering. Please contact Shirley at [email protected] or call 703.441.8606 ext. 212 for more information.

• House of Mercy is still accepting donations of nonperishable items for their food pantry so they can continue food assistance to needy families during the virus outbreak. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

• Keep Prince William Beautiful has quarantine-approved, family friendly volunteer opportunities available! They’re looking for individuals and families who can do small-scale litter cleanups which you can do in your own neighborhood. The staff is happy to safely deliver the cleanup supplies you need. Please email Aleta at [email protected] for more information.

• Prince William Food Rescue has a great opportunity for those who are healthy and want to get out of the house while still practicing social distancing. Have the kids ride along, slap on some gloves and rescue some food. Pick-up and drop-off with minimal interaction. Search Prince William Food Rescue in your smartphone’s app store, download the app and create a profile – you can start rescuing food right away! Please visit their website for more information.

• The Salvation Army is collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at their Prince William location in Woodbridge. Food items such as canned soups/other dry or canned foods are requested. Non-food items such as socks, toiletries, diapers/baby wipes and sanitizing supplies are also needed. Donated items can be dropped off at 1483 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge Suite 102, Woodbridge 22192. Please email Angela at [email protected] or call 202.345.2238 to learn more.

• SERVE needs volunteers in the Hunger Resource Center (HRC) to assist with assembling food packages to distribute to clients who face food insecurity. Minimal client contact is involved as volunteers will just pack up the food and take the food to the clients’ vehicles for them to load in. If you’re healthy, are not a part of the identified high-risk groups, and are comfortable leaving your home at this time, they would love to have you – even just one volunteer shift helps. Interested volunteers should visit this website and create an account. Once you have created an account, you can sign up for HRC Warehouse Volunteers & HRC Warehouse Volunteers Short-Term Shifts. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

• SERVE also needs volunteer groups to provide weekend meals for shelter guests. They have recently experienced some cancellations due to coronavirus. Individuals and groups that are interested in providing a meal can do all of the preparation in the comfort of their own home and drop off the meal in advance. Since this is something being done in your home, kids can get involved, too. Please contact Julie Martinez at [email protected] or 571.748.2674, for more information.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call the wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292, or their website.

Volunteers around the area are needed even as cases climbed throughout the state, increasing by 306 new positive cases in one day, as of April 3.

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  – 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 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.

Habitat for Humanity is having its first volunteer day on January 23rd to renovate a home in Manassas. These build days are great team-building projects for faith groups, community organizations, corporate volunteers and individuals. No experience is necessary. All skill levels from willing learner to professional builders are welcome. Please sign up on the website at: www.habiatpwc.org.

The Joe 15 team is having their Annual Blood Drive in memory of Joe Page on January 25th, 9 am-2 pm at Manassas Church of the Brethren. Please sign up at: www.redcrossblood.org key word: The Joe 15 Team.

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 3 gifts shops. Please register online at: www.novanthealthuva.org/giving/volunteering/novant-health-auxiliary.aspx or call (703) 369-8173 to learn more.

The Warrior Retreat needs volunteers to assist with snow removal this winter. Please email Sarah at: [email protected] 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 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 a 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 volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.