Good Morning Prince William – The Un Trim A Tree Holiday Gift Program is in full swing and needs your help in providing the simple of joy of the season of two toys to a needy child. We’ll give you the child’s name, age, gender, sizes and their two wishes.

It’s a great way to show your kids and grandkids philanthropy and its fun! Please visit our website: www.volunteerprincewilliam.org to learn more. All you have to do is tell us how many kids you want to shop for. We currently have 1360 kids waiting for you!

The Manassas Christmas Parade Is Saturday, December 7 in Old Town Manassas. Volunteers are needed at intersections to help folks to cross the street as well as keeping everything moving. This is a super fun day that has been the start of the Holiday season for 73 years! Come join the fun and volunteer for a few hours that morning. Please email Nora at [email protected] to learn more.

Speaking of the Manassas Christmas Parade- please bring a new, unwrapped toy to support the UnTrim A Tree Holiday Gift Program for a needy child in our community. We are the first float to go and will gladly take your donation from the parade route. Help us bring the joy of the season to over 5,300 children registered this year.

Prince William Special Olympics is kicking off its winter programs this month that runs until March 2020. The sports include Alpine Skiing, Basketball at Hampton Middle School on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and at Stonewall Middle on Saturdays at 4 pm. The powerlifting program is at Potomac HS on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. The floor hockey program is at GMU on Sundays at 5 pm. There’s still time to register your athlete and volunteer commitment by emailing Peggy at [email protected] or Rose Ann at: [email protected].

The Annual Christmas Bird Count is Sunday, December 22 starting at 7 am at the Merrimac Farm, Cedar Run, Foggy Bottom, Nokesville Park, PW Landfill as well as portions of PW Forest Park, Quantico Marine Base, and Fauquier County. You can help by identifying and counting birds or making chili and cornbread for the hungry birders at 11 am at the Merrimac Stone House. Please RSVP at: [email protected] or (703) 499-4954.

The City of Manassas needs volunteers for the Annual Winter Wonderland Train Show at the Candy factory on December 13-17. Please call (703) 368-1873 to reserve your spot.

Girls on the Run are celebrating the end of their season with a 5K run in Woodbridge on November 23rd. Volunteers are needed for several roles. Please email Meagan at [email protected] to learn more.

The Ethiopian Community Development Council needs volunteers at their Annual Refugees’ First Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday November 24th, 4-8pm in Arlington. Please call (703) 685-0510 ext. 222 to learn more.

Carried to Full Term is having their 4th Annual Gala- Life is a Gift on Saturday December 7th at the Evergreen Country Club. Volunteers age 18+ are needed for set-up, guest check in and silent auction assistance. This promises to be a fun evening. Please email Dawn at: [email protected] for all the specifics.

SERVE Food Pantry needs volunteers to pick up food donations from area grocery stores and restaurants so parents have the resources needed to provide for their families. Volunteers must be age 21+ with a valid driver’s licenses and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as well. Please email Navarra at: [email protected] to learn more.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and ACTS Hunger Prevention Center wants your assistance during Operation Give Thanks (formerly Operation Turkey) to ensure that every family receives a Thanksgiving meal this year! Their goal is to reach 1,000 families. Volunteer opportunities are available through November 26. Please contact Shirley at: [email protected], (703) 441-8606 ext. 212 to schedule your volunteer activity and learn more.

The 2020 Virginia Governor’s Volunteer Awards program is looking for nominations in a host of different categories including youth, senior, young adult, adult, family, corporate, faith-based, education and community organization. Please nominate your volunteers online at virginiaservice.virginia.gov by December 6th.

Catholic Charities is looking for volunteer ESOL teachers for Hogar Education’s winter semester which runs December 2, 2019-March 5, 2020. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursdays, 9 am–12 pm and 6:30 pm–9:30 pm, as well as Saturday mornings 10 am– 12 pm. Volunteers can commit to teaching one class per week! Training will be provided November 23, 10 am-2 pm, at 8251 Shoppers Square, Manassas, VA 20111. Interested volunteers can sign up at: https://volunteer.samaritan.com/recruiter/501/OppDetails/1164/ESOL-Teachers-Manassas/. Please email: [email protected] for more information.

The Salvation Army is gearing up for its Christmas Kettle program and needs volunteers to ring the kettle bell at various locations around the community. It’s a great opportunity for a club, family or office to job share this to bring extra joy to those in need in the community. Please call Sgt. Rowe at (703) 580-8991 to learn more.

NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness needs volunteers to share their lived experience of mental health condition as they gear up for the new Ending the Silence Program in area middle and high schools. Please call Pat at (703) 992-5708 to learn more.

The American Red Cross is recruiting volunteers to help with blood drives, present disaster preparedness to elementary age kids, promote Red Cross school clubs and supporting other volunteers in the community. Please call (703) 584-8444 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 www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.

Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

• Carried to Full Term needs volunteers for their Golf Tournament on Saturday October 19th at the Prince William Country Club. Please call Marcus at (703) 371-5453 for all the details.
• The City of Manassas is looking for volunteers to adopt a street in their neighborhood. It’s a great way to gather your friends and neighbors to beautify your street. You’ll receive vest, gloves, litter picker and collection bags to do the job. Please visit the website manassascity.org/kmb to learn more.
• The American Heart Association is gearing up for the Heart Walk on November 2nd on the National Mall. Volunteers are needed throughout the day. Please register on greaterwashingtonheartwalk.org.
• Habitat for Humanity invites corporate teams, community and faith organizations to register for their Team Build Days. Please call Tracy at (703) 369-6708 or via email at [email protected] to learn more.
• Fall Jubilee is just around the corner on October 5th! Historic Manassas needs 10-12 volunteers age 18+, 6:45am-10am, to help direct the many vendors who will be supporting the event. Please sign up at: https://form.jotform.com/91404243843150. Contact Melissa at [email protected] for more information.
• SERVE has an urgent need for volunteer Food Assistance Specialists age 16+ in their food warehouse on Thursday afternoons, 1pm-3pm. Tasks include prepare food packages, welcome/assist clients, check out clients, stock shelves, etc. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Spanish speaking is a plus. It’s a small but mighty team of volunteers relieving hunger in the community! Please contact Navara at [email protected] for more information.
• Keep Prince William Beautiful needs volunteers to help with PW Recycles Day on Saturday October 12th, on October 17th at the George Mason event and on October 19th for the Homeless Camp Clean-up from 9am-12 noon. Please email Nicole at [email protected] to register and learn more.
• The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program calls all student volunteers in grades 5-12 to nominate themselves for this wonderful awards program. Please visit their website to complete the online application by November 5th. You can have your principal or Volunteer Prince William validate your nomination as we would love to share your story of service! Please visit spirit.prudential.com to learn more.
• Historic Dumfries is looking for volunteers to be Outreach Heroes during their upcomingFall Festival October 19. Training provided, and you’re supplied with a kit with crafts, activities and promotional material to hand out during the event. Contact Lisa at [email protected] or call (703) 221-2218 to learn more.
• Project Mend A House is looking for volunteers to help with a community event on October 12th for Prince William Recycles Day. Please go to their website for the volunteer application at pmahweb.org.
• Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District is looking for volunteers to join their Water Quality Monitoring Program. You’ll be trained in the DEQ collection and data reading techniques to join the team of volunteers monitoring our water at locations across the community. Please email them at [email protected] to learn more.
• Jehovah’s House Thrift Store located at 17740 Main St. in Dumfries is searching for donations of gently used/new clothes, household goods, appliances, furniture, jewelry, etc. Volunteers age 16+ are also needed to help out in the store – bilingual volunteers are particularly needed! Please visit jehovahshouse.org/volunteer to fill out an online form or call (571) 418-1095 to learn more.
• NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness needs volunteers to share their lived experience of mental health condition as they gear up for the new Ending the Silence Program in area middle and high schools. Please call Pat at (703) 992-5708 to learn more.
• The American Red Cross is recruiting volunteers to help with blood drives, present disaster preparedness to elementary age kids, promote Red Cross school clubs and supporting other volunteers in the community. Please call (703) 584-8444 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.

By Mary Foley
Volunteer Prince William

Good Morning Prince William –

• Fall Jubilee is on Oct. 5. Historic Manassas needs 10 to 12 volunteers age 18 and up from 6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. to help direct the many vendors who will be supporting the event. Please sign up online. Contact Melissa for more information.
• SERVE has an urgent need for volunteer Food Assistance Specialists ages 16 and up in their food warehouse on Thursday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tasks include preparing food packages, welcoming and assisting clients, checking out clients, stocking shelves, etc. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Spanish speaking is a plus. Contact Navara for more information.
• The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program calls all student volunteers in grades five through 12 to nominate themselves for this awards program. Please visit their website to complete the online application by Nov. 5. You can have your principal or Volunteer Prince William validate your nomination. Please visit online to learn more.
• The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation needs volunteers on Sept. 29 at Jiffy Lube Live to help with the Prince William Half Marathon and 5K race. Duties include manning the beer garden or water stations. Kids 12 and up are very welcome to hand out water. Please sign up on their website.
• Historic Dumfries is looking for volunteers to be Outreach Heroes during their upcoming Fall Festival on Oct. 19. Training will be provided, and you will be supplied with a kit with crafts, activities, and promotional material to hand out during the event. Contact Lisa or call (703) 221-2218 to learn more.
• Project Mend A House is looking for volunteers on Oct. 12 for Prince William Recycles Day. Please go to their website for the volunteer application.
• Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District is looking for volunteers to join their Water Quality Monitoring Program. You’ll be trained in the DEQ collection and data reading techniques to join the team of volunteers monitoring our water at locations across the community. Please email them to learn more.
• Jehovah’s House Thrift Store located at 17740 Main St. in Dumfries is searching for donations of gently used and new clothes, household goods, appliances, furniture, jewelry, etc. Volunteers ages 16 and up are also needed to help out in the store – bilingual volunteers are particularly needed. Please visit online to fill out an online form or call (571) 418-1095 to learn more.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness needs volunteers to share their lived experience of mental health condition as they gear up for the new Ending the Silence Program in area middle and high schools. Please call Pat at (703) 992-5708 to learn more.
• Mason Community Arts Academy invites military kids to their Songwriting Workshop series at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Saturdays, Sept. 28 through Nov. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop is free and open to military kids ages 10 to 17. Space is limited. Please call (703) 993-5970 to register.
• The American Red Cross is recruiting volunteers to help with blood drives, present disaster preparedness to elementary age kids, promote Red Cross school clubs and supporting other volunteers in the community. Please call (703) 584-8444 to learn more.
• 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.

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.

By Mary Foley
Volunteer Prince William

Good Morning Prince William –

• The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program is calling all student volunteers in grades five through 12 to nominate themselves for this wonderful awards program. Please visit their website to complete the online application by Nov. 5. You can have Volunteer Prince William or your principal validate your nomination. Please visit online to learn more.
• The Sweet Julia Grace Foundation needs volunteers on Sunday, Sept. 29 at Jiffy Lube Live to help with the Prince William Half Marathon and 5K race. Duties include manning the beer garden or water stations. Kids ages 12 and up are welcome to hand out water. This is a great community event for all the runners and wonderful opportunity for the foundation to raise funds through the beer garden. Please sign up on their website.
• The Prince William County Police Department invites all citizens to their next Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Western District Station at 8900 Freedom Center Blvd. Please RSVP via email.
• If you’re a veteran or the caretaker of a veteran and you live in Manassas, Manassas Park, or Prince William County, you’ll want to take advantage of the “Wills for Veterans” program. The program provides a Will, Powers of Attorney, and Medical Directives, free of charge. The program consists of three mandatory sessions on Sep. 21, Oct. 5, and Oct. 19, all at Manassas Senior Center. Please contact Barbara at (703) 792-7175 or via email to learn more.
• Historic Dumfries is looking for volunteers to be Outreach Heroes during their upcoming Fall Festival on Oct. 19. Training will be provided, and you will be supplied with a kit with crafts, activities, and promotional material to hand out during the event. Contact Lisa via email or call (703) 221-2218 to learn more.
• Project Mend A House is looking for volunteers to help with two community events. The first one is Sept. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Safety Awareness Day at the McCoart Center. The second is Oct. 12 for Prince William Recycles Day. Please go to their website for the volunteer application.
• Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District is looking for volunteers to join their Water Quality Monitoring Program. You’ll be trained in the DEQ collection and data reading techniques to join the team of volunteers monitoring our water at locations across the community. Please email them to learn more.
• Jehovah’s House Thrift Store, located at 17740 Main St. in Dumfries, is searching for donations of gently used or new clothes, household goods, appliances, furniture, jewelry, and the like. Volunteers age 16 and up are also needed to help out in the store – bilingual volunteers are particularly needed. Please go online to fill out a form or call (571) 418-1095 to learn more.
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness needs volunteers to share their lived experience of mental health condition as they gear up for the new Ending the Silence Program in area middle and high schools. Please call Pat at (703) 992-5708 to learn more.
• Mason Community Arts Academy invites military kids to their Songwriting Workshop series at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Saturdays between Sept. 28 and Nov. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop is free and open to military kids ages 10 to 17. Space is limited. Please call (703) 993-5970 to register.
• The American Red Cross is recruiting volunteers to help with blood drives, present disaster preparedness to elementary age kids, promote Red Cross school clubs, and supporting other volunteers in the community. Please call (703) 584-8444 to learn more.
• 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.

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

• If you’re a veteran or the spouse/caregiver of a veteran and you live in Manassas, Manassas Park or Prince William County, you’ll want to take advantage of the “Wills for Veterans” program, which provides a Will, Powers of Attorney and/or Medical Directives, free of charge. The program consists of 3 mandatory sessions on Sep. 21, Oct. 5 and Oct. 19, all at Manassas Senior Center.  Please contact Barbara at (703) 792-7175 or email [email protected] to learn more.
• Mark your calendars for Wednesday September 11th to join the AARP Foundation’s Annual Meal Pack Challenge on the National Mall at 12th street and Jefferson Street from 9am-4:30 pm. The goal is to pack a million meals for struggling seniors across the region. If you can spend just 2 hours with them you can help 166 seniors. Please sign up at: mealpackchallenge.org.
• Prince William Forest Park needs volunteers for their Annual Heritage Fest on Saturday September 14th, 11am-5pm. Duties include parking assistance, maintenance crew, directing visitors, hay wagon rides and more. Please email Kaley to volunteer at: [email protected].
• Historic Dumfries is looking for volunteers to be Outreach Heroes during their upcoming Fall Festival October 19. Training provided, and you’re supplied with a kit with crafts, activities and promotional material to hand out during the event. Contact Lisa at [email protected] or call (703) 221-2218 to learn more.
• The wonderful staff at ACTS have an urgent need for admin volunteers who can help in either their Finance department or their Crisis program. Volunteers in Finance must be at least 18, and will help with various admin support projects 1-2 times a week.  A background in accounting is a must.  Volunteers for the Crisis program must be at least 21, and will help with data entry 1-2 times a week.  Crisis volunteers can help either in the Dumfries or Manassas satellite office.  Volunteers must pass a criminal background check for all opportunities.  Please contact Shirley at (703) 441-8606 or email [email protected] to learn more.
• The St. Lucy Project gathers and distributes food to area food pantries. Volunteers are needed at their Manassas warehouse to help with unpacking, sorting and assembling boxes of food to go out. Hours of operation Monday – Friday 9:30am-3:30pm. They may have weekend hours as well. Please call Elizabeth at (703) 479-2975 to learn more.
• Project Mend A House is looking for volunteers for their home improvement and senior safety projects throughout the community. Please go to their website for the volunteer application at: pmahweb.org.
• Habitat for Humanity is signing up volunteers and groups for their upcoming Fall Build Days. It’s a fantastic way to get in a good day’s work and help a local family obtain a safe, healthy home to live in! Please call (703) 369-6708 to learn more.
• Habitat is also recruiting volunteer Elves to make their two ReStores Merry and Bright for the holidays! Volunteers are needed to sort, clean, research and price seasonal merchandise.  Get an early jump on the holiday spirit by helping them get ready!  Be prepared to lift up to 20 pounds and use Internet search engines to research items.  Please sign up on Habitat’s volunteer calendar at habitatpwc.volunteermatrix.com/.
• Jehovah’s House Thrift Store located at 17740 Main St. in Dumfries is searching for donations of gently used/new clothes, household goods, appliances, furniture, jewelry, etc. Volunteers age 16+ are also needed to help out in the store – bilingual volunteers are particularly needed! Please visit jehovahshouse.org/volunteer to fill out an online form or call (571) 418-1095 to learn more.
• NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness needs volunteers to share their lived experience of mental health condition as they gear up for the new Ending the Silence Program in area middle and high schools. Please call Pat at (703) 992-5708 to learn more.
• Mason Community Arts Academy invites military kids to their Songwriting Workshop series at the Hylton Performing Arts Center on Saturdays, September 28th-November 2 from 1-3pm. This workshop is free and open to military kids ages 10-17. Space is limited. Please call (703) 993-5970 to register.
• Prince William Food Rescue is up and running and needs your help to pick up donated food and deliver it no more than 5 miles or 20 minutes. To be a Food Rescue hero all you have to do is download the app to your phone and complete your profile.  The app alerts you that there is a food rescue and you can claim it if convenient.  This is definitely 21st century and how cool to have an opportunity to share leftover food with an entity that can use it.  Please visit their website at: pwfoodrescue.org to learn more.
• Virginia Cooperative Extension is starting their new volunteer training to become a Master Financial Educator on October 1st. Please visit their website at: pwcgov.org/money to learn about this wonderful program of empowering people in financial management.
• House of Mercy food pantry is very low.  Please pick up an extra few items for them when shopping.  Food items most needed are: fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and dairy products, spaghetti, Mac n cheese, canned soup, vegetables, beans and olive or vegetable oil.  They are located at: 8170 Flannery Court Manassas which is right off Wellington Road.  Volunteers are also needed in both the pantry and thrift store. Please register online at: houseofmercyva.org.
• The American Red Cross is recruiting volunteers to help with blood drives, present disaster preparedness to elementary age kids, promote Red Cross school clubs and supporting other volunteers in the community. Please call (703) 584-8444 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.
• 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: Soles4Souls.org to see all the cool stuff they are doing.
• 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.
• 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 7am and volunteers need to report by 6:15am.  Teenagers age 14+ are very welcome for this event! Please call Beverly at (703) 792-8616 for more info.
• 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 October 20th.  Please visit foodforothers.org/ and click on the rotator slide for Hollin Farm to sign up.
• Girls on the Run Northern Virginia is looking for volunteer coaches for the Fall 2019 season, including a volunteer coach to work with the Heart & Sole team Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Boys & Girls Club of Manassas. 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 urgently needed to help with set up, clean up, refreshments, advocacy, route 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.

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.

Good morning, Prince William.

• BEACON for Adult Literacy has an urgent need for volunteer instructors for Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30 starting August 27.  Please call Jessica at (703) 368-7491 to join this great team.
• Prince William Food Rescue is up and running and needs your help to pick up donated food and deliver it no more than 5 miles or 20 minutes.  To be a Food Rescue hero all you have to do is download the app to your phone and complete your profile.  The app alerts you that there is a food rescue and you can claim it if convenient.  This is definitely 21st century and how cool to have an opportunity to share leftover food with an entity that can use it.  Please visit their website at pwfoodrescue.org to learn more.
• The Kennedy Center needs volunteers for their REACH Opening Festival September 8th-22nd. This festival will offer 16 days of free activities to engage visitors with the arts. Please visit their website at kennedy-center.org for all the specifics.
• Virginia Cooperative Extension is starting their new volunteer training to become a Master Financial Educator on October 1. Please visit their website at pwcgov.org/money to learn about this wonderful program of empowering people in financial management.
• Merrimac Farm invites you to the next Bird Walk on Sunday August 25 at 11am. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars and cameras. Please RSVP for this event at: [email protected].
• House of Mercy food pantry is very low. Please pick up an extra few items for them when shopping.  Food items most needed are: fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and dairy products, spaghetti, mac and cheese, canned soup, vegetables, beans and olive or vegetable oil.  They are located at: 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas which is right off Wellington Road.  Volunteers are also needed in both the pantry and thrift store. Please register online at houseofmercyva.org.
• The American Red Cross is recruiting volunteers to help with blood drives, present disaster preparedness to elementary age kids, promote Red Cross school clubs and supporting other volunteers in the community. Please call (703) 584-8444 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.
• 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, soles4souls.org, to see all the cool stuff they are doing.
• 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.
• The National Museum of the United States Army is looking for individuals age 18+ 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 at nmusa.volunteerportal.org.
• 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.
• Prince William Conservation Alliance will be holding a Minnieville Buffer Workday August 24, 9am-12pm.  Meet at the intersection of Minnieville Road and Colby Drive in the parking lot of K9 Gunner Dog Park.  Please dress for 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 [email protected].
• Habitat for Humanity invites all golfers to the 26th Annual Lou Maroon Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday September 9th at Evergreen Country Club. 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.
• Habitat for Humanity also needs volunteers to help with the Lou Maroon Golf Tournamenton September 9 at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket. Three shifts available:  9am, 12noon and 2:30pm.  Duties include event setup, registration, and run contests during the event. Please sign up on Habitat’s Volunteer Calendar at habitatpwc.volunteermatrix.com.  Call (703) 369-6708 or email [email protected] for more information.
• The Chinn Center needs volunteers on Sunday, September 15 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 7am and volunteers need to report by 6:15am.  Teenagers age 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. They also need volunteers age 13+ with a parent to help that day!
• 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 October 20th.  Please visit foodforothers.org and click on the rotater slide for Hollins Farm to sign up.
• Save the Date of September 8th to Walk to Fight Suicide in Manassas. Please register at afsp.org/Manassas.
• Girls on the 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 23 – November 24 to inspire girls to be strong, confident and healthy. Please email Meagan to learn more at [email protected].
• Walk to End Alzheimers is Saturday October 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 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 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.

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  – 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.

Good Morning Prince William –

• Carried to Full Term invites you to their 5K and 1-mile fun run on 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 seminars in Manassas on Aug. 3 and Woodbridge on Aug. 17. Both days are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch included. Please email to learn more.
• Community Services needs a volunteer to help them clean out and organize file cabinets for a couple of days at their Manassas location. Please call Angie at (703) 792-7737 to learn more and schedule.
• 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 register online.
• Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District need volunteers at a host of fun projects this summer including: Aug. 3 at Broad Run/Dawkins Branch. Please RSVP to Sonnie via email or via text to (703) 216-6959; and Aug. 10 at Manassas National Battlefield for the NOVA Water Quality Monitors Certification Training. Come learn how to be Certified Stream Monitor. Please email Veronica to register and learn more.
• The Kennedy Center needs volunteers for their new ART tour greeter position. You will be the front of the house greeter for all the concert halls and theaters. You need to be physically fit to open doors, stand in one location, or go up and down stairs. Training will be provided. Please email them to learn more.
• 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 easy to follow curriculum with small groups of girls in grades three through eight, twice a week for 10 weeks. The program runs from Sept. 23 until Nov. 24 to inspire girls to be strong, confident, and healthy. Please email Meagan to learn more.
• Walk to End Alzheimer’s is 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.
• Youth for Tomorrow is looking for volunteers ages 21 and up who can share their hobby with a teen on the weekends. Help bring joy to a teen’s life with your hobby such as sewing, photography, cross stitch, painting, arts, sign language, song, dance, or cooking. Please visit their website to register.
• 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 either Aug. 3 or Aug. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please call (703) 368-7491 to register and learn more.
• The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers ages 55 and up to deliver noon meals through the Meals on Wheels Program. Shifts are just 2 to 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.

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.  Thanks so much for all you do in our community.