Greetings, Prince William – Historic Manassas, Inc. is kicking off its First Friday season with the 2024 Souper Bowl on February 2, 5-10 pm!  Volunteers aged 16+ are needed to help serve soup, check tickets, do line management, and run/float.  Volunteers aged 16-17 must be accompanied by their parent or guardian for the whole shift.  It’s a fun way to kick off First Friday and get ready for Super Bowl LVIII!  Please visit https://bit.ly/3Sp91TJ to sign up; email [email protected] for more information.

• You can help cancer patients access their lifesaving treatments!  The American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program urgently needs Volunteer Drivers age 18+ in Prince William County and surrounding areas to take patients to their appointments.  Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and pass a background check.  Please learn more about how you can become a volunteer driver by visiting www.cancer.org/drive or email [email protected].
• BEACON for English Language & Literacy is recruiting Volunteer Teachers for their spring classes, March 18–June 6.  Volunteers are provided with a formal textbook curriculum that incorporates listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.  Volunteers use the textbook to develop a lesson plan that provides additional opportunities for practice that emphasizes conversation practice and student engagement.  You’ll feel great as you help adults gain the confidence and learn the language skills needed to get a job, communicate with their children’s teachers, talk with their doctor, or pursue higher education! Apply today – please visit https://bit.ly/3vyTJ73 or email [email protected] for more information.
• Brain Injury Services (BIS) urgently needs volunteers to be PALS (Providing a Link for Survivors) for survivors of brain injury.  This is a one-to-one friendship program for brain injury survivors; the program connects BIS clients with volunteers who can help them socialize in the community and rebuild social skills through friendship.  Helping a client get their life back on track following such a traumatic occurrence will make your day!  Please visit www.braininjurysvcs.org/volunteer/ for more information; email [email protected] to learn how you can help.
• The wonderful folks at Capital Caring Health realize winter weather can show its face any time!  With that in mind, they’re looking for Snow Team Drivers age 21+ who can transport staff to care for patients whose healthcare needs don’t take a break for inclement weather.  A safe, reliable 4-wheel drive vehicle is needed to provide transportation, even during a blizzard.  You’ll feel fantastic knowing that you are helping nurses, social workers, and other clinical staff continue to provide critical services for their clients in the middle of winter!  Please visit https://bit.ly/4824M6W for more information; email [email protected] to learn more.
• If you’re interested in helping refugees, here’s something for you!  Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services will hold their next monthly Virtual Volunteer Information Session on February 7 at 5:30 pm.  Sessions are held the first Wednesday of each month and last one hour, and you’ll learn more about how to help newly-arrived families thrive in Northern Virginia, volunteer opportunities, and the volunteer onboarding process.  Registration is required. Please visit https://bit.ly/40pcwwH to sign up for a session.  Please email [email protected] or call 703.851.6388 to learn more.
• It may be chilly outside, but Girls on The Run Northern Virginia is already preparing for their Spring season, March 4 to May 19!  Girls on the Run is more than a running program; it’s also a positive youth development program that teaches key life skills like confidence and teamwork through various activities.  They’re looking for volunteer Coaches to coach greater Prince William County teams for the session.  No running experience is needed; I want to support and encourage the next generation.  Must commit to 2-3 hours a week for the season, with a few additional hours required for Coach Training and the GOTR NOVA season-ending 5K celebration. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find they get as much out of coaching as they give.  You’ll feel awesome as you help young girls gain confidence in themselves and their abilities!  Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3tD9md1.  Please email [email protected] to learn more.
• The Hilda Barg Homeless Prevention Center in Woodbridge needs volunteers age 21+ to assist their residents in finding jobs, including jobs that allow for remote work.  Meetings would be held with shelter residents at Hilda Barg any day and time that will fit the volunteer’s schedule.  Volunteers must successfully complete a background check; computer and job searching experience is a must.  You’ll feel great as you help a resident get back on their feet by helping them find steady employment and become independent again!  Please email [email protected] to learn more.
• Give Blood, Save a Life!  The Joe 15 Blood Drive in memory of Joseph “Joe” Page and Michael Page will be held January 27, 8 am-1:30 pm at Manassas Church of the Brethren Fellowship Center, 10047 Nokesville Road, Manassas 20110.  Schedule your appointment here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive; search by Zip Code (20110) or “Joe 15” to register.  Learn more about the history of this blood drive by visiting https://windriverchimes.com/blogs/news/make-every-day-count.  Please email [email protected] for more information.
• If you enjoy administrative work, we have an excellent opportunity for you! Lake Ridge Fellowship House, 12800 Harbor Drive in Woodbridge, needs an Administrative Volunteer to help sort, label, and file. If you love office work, this is the perfect role for you! Flexible schedule during working hours (8:30 am-4:30 pm M-F), and they’ll work with what works best for you! Please email [email protected] for more information.
• The Prince William Area Continuum of Care needs donations of $10 gift cards for the Point in Time Count (PIT) taking place on January 24.  PIT is a literal count of persons experiencing homelessness that occurs in January and is a requirement for agencies receiving federal funding for programs serving homeless persons.  Gift cards allow surveyors to say “thank you” to people for providing their time to be surveyed and ensure they have a hot meal soon.  While Dollar Tree gift cards are preferred, gift cards from Burger King, Mcdonald’s, Subway, and Taco Bell are also welcome.  Gift cards should be delivered by January 23 during the day.  Please get in touch with Samantha Biller at [email protected] to coordinate pick up/drop off and 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 www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.  Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

–Information submitted by Volunteer Prince William

Greetings, Prince William – The Prince William Area Continuum of Care needs donations of $10 gift cards for the Point in Time Count (PIT) taking place January 24. PIT is a literal count of persons experiencing homelessness that occurs in January and is a requirement for agencies receiving federal funding for programs serving homeless persons. Gift cards allow surveyors to say “thank you” to people for providing their time to be surveyed and ensures they have a hot meal soon. While Dollar Tree gift cards are preferred, gift cards from Burger King, McDonalds, Subway and Taco Bell are also welcome. Gift cards should be delivered by January 23 during the day. Please contact Samantha Biller at [email protected] to coordinate pick up/drop off and to learn more.

· You can help cancer patients access their lifesaving treatments! The American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program urgently needs Volunteer Drivers age 18+ in Prince William County and surrounding areas to take patients to their appointments. Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and pass a background check. Please learn more about how you can become a volunteer driver by visiting www.cancer.org/drive or email [email protected].

· BEACON for English Language & Literacy is recruiting Volunteer Teachers for their spring classes, March 18–June 6. Volunteers are provided with a formal textbook curriculum that incorporates listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Volunteers use the textbook to develop a lesson plan that provides additional opportunities for practice that emphasizes conversation practice and student engagement. You’ll feel great as you help adults gain the confidence and learn the language skills needed to get a job, communicate with their children’s teachers, talk with their doctor, or pursue higher education! Apply today – please visit https://bit.ly/3vyTJ73 or email [email protected] for more information.

· The wonderful folks at Capital Caring Health realize winter weather can show its face any time! With that in mind, they’re looking for Snow Team Drivers age 21+ who can transport staff to care for patients whose health care needs don’t take a break for inclement weather. A safe, reliable 4-wheel drive vehicle is needed to provide transportation, even during a blizzard. You’ll feel fantastic knowing that you are helping nurses, social workers and other clinical staff continue to provide critical services for their clients in the middle of winter! Please visit https://bit.ly/4824M6W for more information, email [email protected] to learn more.

· If you’re interested in helping refugees, here’s something for you! Catholic Charities’ Migration and Refugee Services will be holding their next monthly Virtual Volunteer Information Session on February 7 at 5:30 p.m. Sessions are held the first Wednesday of each month, last one hour, and you’ll learn more about how to help newly-arrived families thrive in Northern Virginia, volunteer opportunities and the volunteer onboarding process. Registration is required, please visit https://bit.ly/40pcwwH to sign up for a session. Please email [email protected] or call 703.851.6388 to learn more.

· The City of Manassas Park still needs volunteer Actors age 18+ to support their second Active Shooter Drill at Manassas Park Elementary School, 9298 Cougar Court, Manassas Park on January 20, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Actors are needed for this drill in order to make it as realistic as possible. Please note you may be exposed to loud noises such as gunshots, may be lying on the floor and may be asked to have moulage applied. To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/4af5U8V. Please contact Francis Rath at 703.366.3858 or [email protected] with any questions.

· It may be chilly outside, but Girls on The Run Northern Virginia is already preparing for their Spring season March 4 – May 19! Girls on the Run is more than a running program; it’s also a positive youth development program that teaches key life skills like confidence and teamwork through various activities. They’re looking for volunteer Coaches to coach teams in greater Prince William County for the session. No running experience is needed; just have a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Must commit to 2-3 hours a week for the season with a few additional hours required for Coach Training and the GOTR NOVA season ending 5K celebration. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give. You’ll feel awesome as you help young girls gain confidence in themselves and their abilities! Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3tD9md1. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

· The Hilda Barg Homeless Prevention Center in Woodbridge needs volunteers age 21+ to assist their residents in finding jobs, including jobs which allow for remote work. Meetings would be held with shelter residents at Hilda Barg any day and time that will fit the volunteer’s schedule. Volunteers must successfully complete a background check; computer and job searching experience is a must. You’ll feel great as you help a resident get back on their feet by helping them find steady employment and become independent again! Please email [email protected] to learn more.

· Give Blood, Save a Life! The Joe 15 Blood Drive in memory of Joseph “Joe” Page and Michael Page will be held January 27, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Manassas Church of the Brethren Fellowship Center, 10047 Nokesville Road, Manassas 20110. Schedule your appointment here: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive; search by Zip Code (20110) or “Joe 15” to register. Learn more about the history of this blood drive by visiting windriverchimes.com/blogs/news/make-every-day-count. Please email [email protected] for more information.

· If you enjoy admin work, we have a wonderful opportunity for you! Lake Ridge Fellowship House, 12800 Harbor Drive in Woodbridge, needs an Administrative Volunteer to help sort, label, and file. If you love office work, this is the perfect role for you! Flexible schedule during working hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. M-F), and they’ll work with what works best for you! Please email [email protected] for more information.

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 www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

–Information submitted by Volunteer Prince William

Greetings, Prince William – Are you looking for a project to do with the kids during their holiday break? Manassas City Animal Shelter is in urgent need of donations of items such as dog/cat food, dog/cat treats, dog/cat toys, cat litter, bleach, wipes, Dawn dish soap, trash bags and more! You can collect these items and drop them off at the shelter, 10039 Dean Drive, Manassas 20110. What a wonderful way to being 2024, knowing you’re providing homeless animals with much-needed supplies! Please call 703.257.2420 to learn more.

· You can help fight food insecurity! The hard-working staff at ACTS is in Urgent need of volunteers to support their Food Donation Center, 17958 Dr. David Cline Lane, Dumfries 22026 on weekdays. Flexible schedules! Jobs include accepting and weighing donations and complete receipts when requested. Volunteers will also shelve donations, pre-fill grocery bags, and assist NOVA Food Rescue Heroes with loading their vehicles for Home Deliveries. You’ll feel awesome knowing you’re helping this organization provide food to over 2,000 people each month! Please fill out an online volunteer application at www.actspwc.org, be prepared to download proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Questions? Please email [email protected] to learn more.

· Help low-income children get seasonal clothing! Boxes of Basics has released their volunteer schedule for January, and volunteers age 12+ are needed to help sort and shelve donations, pack Boxes of Basics and assorted other tasks. All volunteer activity is held at their warehouse, 9239 Mike Garcia Drive, Manassas 20109. It’s a terrific opportunity and will help vulnerable children get the clothing they need to get through the winter months! Please visit their Sign Up Genius page at https://bit.ly/3t6kj6b.

· It’s going to be mild weather on Christmas Day, but the folks at Capital Caring Health realize winter weather can return any time! They’re looking for Snow Team Drivers age 21+ who can transport staff to care for patients whose health care needs don’t take a break for inclement weather. A safe, reliable vehicle is needed (think 4-wheel drive) to provide transportation, even during a blizzard. You’ll feel fantastic knowing that you are helping nurses, social workers and other clinical staff continue to provide critical services for their clients in the middle of winter! Please visit https://bit.ly/4824M6W for more information, email [email protected] to learn more.

· You can make a difference in the life of a child! CASA Children’s Intervention Services needs volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving home. The staff will hold their next Virtual Information Sessions on January 3, 2024, and again on January 17, 2024, 6pm-7pm each date. Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email [email protected] or call 703.330.8145 to receive the link to the meeting or to inquire about alternate dates.

· If you’re interested in helping refugees, here’s something for you! Catholic Charities’ Migration and Refugee Services will be holding monthly Virtual Volunteer Information Sessions the first Wednesday of each month, beginning January 3, 2024, at 5:30pm. Sessions last one hour, and you’ll learn more about how to help newly-arrived families thrive in Northern Virginia, volunteer opportunities and the volunteer onboarding process. Registration is required, please visit https://bit.ly/40pcwwH to sign up for a session. Please email [email protected] or call 703.851.6388 to learn more.

· The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta invites children in grades K-12 to participate in the 2024 MLK Community Choir! The choir is scheduled to perform at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Program on January 15, 2024. It’s not too late to join – interested Prince William County, Manassas City, and Manassas Park youth can register at https://bit.ly/3sQ7PQu. Rehearsals have started, other dates are January 12 and January 15. Please email [email protected] for more information.

· The City of Manassas Park needs volunteers age 18+ to assist with their Active Shooter Drill at Manassas Park Elementary School, 9298 Cougar Court, Manassas Park on January 13, 2024, and January 20, 2024, 10am-5pm each day. They need 40-50 volunteers each day to be Actors for this drill in order to make it as realistic as possible. Please note you may be exposed to loud noises such as gunshots, may be lying on the floor and may be asked to have moulage applied. To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/4af5U8V. Please contact Francis Rath at 703.366.3858 or [email protected] with any questions.

· If your office or group is looking for projects in 2024, here’s a great one to consider! The SERVE Family Shelter in Manassas has released its 2024 schedule of shelter meals, and groups of 5-7 volunteers age 18+ are needed to provide home-cooked meals to their residents on weekends and holidays. Volunteers will provide, prepare and deliver nutritious meals for about 60 guests. Groups have the option to prepare the meal offsite and do a drive-by drop-off delivery of the meal to the shelter or to prepare and serve onsite in the shelter kitchen. You’ll feel great as you provide the warmth and comfort of a home-cooked meal to those experiencing homelessness! Please contact Karen at [email protected] or call 571.748.2626 to learn more.

· If you enjoy helping people with their finances, Virginia Cooperative Extension has a terrific opportunity for you! They’re in need of volunteers to go through their Master Financial Educator Certificate Program – once completed, volunteers will educate participants on topics such as Debt Management, Credit Management, Spending Plans and more. The $80 registration fee covers a background check, USB drive containing training materials and polo shirt. Training is provided which runs February 19-March 25. Volunteers must commit to the full 6-week program. You’ll feel great as you share your financial expertise to help local residents navigate their way out of debt to financial freedom and solvency! Please email [email protected] or call 703.792.5943 for more information.

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.

-Information submitted by Volunteer Prince William

Greetings, Prince William – NVFS SERVE campus is conducting a Fall Food Drive to stock the shelves at their Hunger Resource Center in Manassas.  The demand for food has increased 26% and will probably get higher as we move into Fall, so your support is crucial!  Volunteers age 16+ are needed to assist with unloading, sorting and organizing food October 20-27 at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas 20110.  Be prepared to lift up to 25 pounds and be OK standing for the duration of a shift.  You’ll feel great knowing you’re helping ensure SERVE can meet the increased needs of its client families during the holiday season!  Please register at http://fallfooddrive.nvfs.volunteerhub.com/, email Navara at [email protected] with any questions.  Want to donate to the food drive?  Please visit www.nvfs.org/support/fall-food-drive/ for more information.

• Jack, with over 20 years’ military service, and his wife Lucy have health and mobility issues which have forced them to give up driving, yet they still need to get to the doctor. Thanks to the VETS program, both Jack and Lucy can get a ride to appointments and have made new friends among the volunteers. They’re able to live independently in their home and don’t have to ask family for rides. You can be a part of this program as a Volunteer Driver for Volunteer Prince William, taking veterans and their spouse/widow to medical appointments, supermarkets, etc.!  Drivers age 21+ are needed on weekdays, and schedules are flexible with most rides done between 8:30am-3pm.  You’ll feel great as you provide transportation and friendship to veterans and spouses who otherwise struggle to have their daily and medical needs met!  Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.  This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.
• Guess what’s on the horizon?  The staff at ACTS is getting ready for Share the Bounty, their annual Thanksgiving program which provides Thanksgiving meals for their clients!  Donations can be dropped off October 2-November 17 at ACTS Hunger Prevention Center, 17958 Dr. David Cline Lane, Dumfries 22026.  Donations of mashed potatoes/gravy, stuffing, canned veggies, cornbread/muffin mix, pumpkin pie/fruit filling, etc. are needed.  Volunteers will also be needed!  What a terrific way to celebrate the season, to make a holiday meal possible for food insecure families!  Please email Shirley at [email protected] to learn more.
• We all know how expensive kids’ clothing is, but you can help!  The hard-working staff at Boxes of Basics has posted their October volunteer schedule.  Duties include sorting and shelving donations, packing Boxes of Basics and other assorted tasks in their warehouse located at 9239 Mike Garcia Drive, Manassas 20109.  Volunteers age 18+ needed, volunteers age 12-17 are welcome with a parent.  You’ll feel great as you help lift vulnerable kids’ spirits with seasonal wardrobes they might otherwise have to do without!  Please visit https://bit.ly/3t6kj6b to sign up.
• Brain Injury Services needs a volunteer to be a PALS (Providing a Link for Survivors) for two survivors of brain injury.  Both clients live in Fairfax County and are looking for a buddy to do monthly outings for coffee, walking, shopping etc.  Helping a client get their life back in order following such a traumatic occurrence will make your day!  Please visit www.braininjurysvcs.org/volunteer/ for more information, email [email protected] to learn how you can help.
• If you’re good at moving heavy items, Lake Ridge Fellowship House, 12800 Harbor Drive in Woodbridge wants to meet you!  They’re looking for volunteers with muscles who can assist senior residents with moving items out of their apartments.  Volunteers for this project should be able to lift, bend and move stored items and must be able to pass a background check.  No experience necessary, just a big smile and a willingness to help!  Please email [email protected] or call 703.860.2536 for more information.
• You can help homebound senior citizens with a hot meal! The Manassas Senior Center is in Urgent need of volunteer Meals on Wheels Drivers age 18+ to support this program which provides seniors with a hot, nutritious meal. Volunteer drivers would drive at least once a month or even as frequently as weekly. The time involved is usually around 2 hours. Volunteers must be 18 years old or better, have their own transportation, and pass a background check and DMV check. Please visit https://bit.ly/3IPKVfJ to download all forms. Forms can be submitted to Sue Gilbert at [email protected], and she will be glad to answer any questions. What a wonderful way to support our seniors, by providing them with a home delivered hot meal along with a big smile and friendly Hello!
• Do you love sports?  Are you interested in giving back by helping other athletes improve their skills?  Prince William County Department of Parks, Tourism and Recreation needs volunteers age 16+ to support their Adapted Basketball Classes on Wednesday evenings, Oct. 4-Nov. 22.  Volunteers will assist the instructor with running drills and stations to improve each participant’s fundamental basketball skills.  This volunteer opportunity requires a background check.  You’ll feel great as you help a special needs sports lover improve their skills and love of basketball!  Please visit https://bit.ly/469axyO to sign up and learn more.
• Is your office or group looking for a project? SERVE’s Family Shelter needs volunteer groups of 5-7 people who can prepare home-cooked meals for its residents in November, to include the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  It’s not too early to plan, and this is a terrific team-building opportunity for families or small groups!  Volunteers provide, prepare and deliver nutritious meals for about 60 guests on weekends and holidays.  Groups can either serve in-person or prepare and drop off the meal.  Please visit www.nvfs.org/get-involved/volunteer/ to view available meals, email [email protected] or call 571.748.2674 for more information.
• If you love history, the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton wants to meet you! Their Lucy Burns Museum is looking for people-loving Docents to share the 90+ year history of this facility.  Volunteers receive training and are expected to commit to a 2-year period of volunteering.  You’ll enjoy interacting with visitors while sharing the colorful and sometimes controversial history of this center!  Please visit https://bit.ly/46lEZ8M to view details, email [email protected] for more information and to apply.

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 www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.  Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

Volunteer Prince William: “Greetings, Prince William – Calling All Muscles! SERVE’s Hunger Resource Center in Manassas needs six (6) volunteers age 14+ to help with a Food Packing project on June 8, 10 am-1 pm. Duties include removing food from shelves, packing into crates, and storing in designated locations. Volunteers must be comfortable lifting up to 15 pounds, bending and standing. Older volunteers are also welcome; volunteers 14-15 MUST volunteer with a parent. Please visit bit.ly/3WH3wRX and click on the Respond button to sign up. Questions? Please email [email protected] to learn more.”

“Do you have a “Shining Star” volunteer at your organization? Please consider nominating them for the 2023 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards! Nominations are open until 5pm, June 19, 2023. Ten categories are available for individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding service! Please visit bit.ly/3qa8ri5 for more information and to submit your nomination. For more information, please email [email protected].”

“If you’re passionate about fighting hunger, the staff at Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) wants to meet you! They have a need for volunteers to help in their Hunger Prevention Center with food donations, assembling food packages and helping with client intakes. You’ll feel great knowing you are helping our food insecure neighbors get the help they need to feed their families! Please email [email protected] for more information.”

Volunteer Prince William: “Do you have a “Shining Star” volunteer at your organization? Please consider nominating them for the 2023 Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards! Nominations are open until 5pm, June 19, 2023. Ten categories are available for individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding service! Please visit bit.ly/3qa8ri5 for more information and to submit your nomination. For more information, please email [email protected].”

“If you’re passionate about fighting hunger, the staff at Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) wants to meet you! They have a need for volunteers to help in their Hunger Prevention Center with food donations, assembling food packages and helping with client intakes. You’ll feel great knowing you are helping our food insecure neighbors get the help they need to feed their families! Please email [email protected] for more information.”

“You can be a friend to a wounded veteran! Brain Injury Services is looking for a PALS volunteer (Providing a Link for Survivors) to be a friend and pickleball player to a combat wounded veteran with a brain injury. The volunteer would travel to McLean 1-2 times a month. Please email [email protected] or call 451.8881, ext.232 for more information.”

Greetings, Prince William – Here’s an opportunity to help with a disaster exercise!  Prince William County and Marine Corps Base Quantico responders and emergency managers are conducting a Training Exercise to validate capabilities used in an emergency.

First responders and Marines need Volunteer Actors who can simulate survivors of an emergency event. The exercise will occur on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 7:30 am–3 pm at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle 22172. Lunch will be provided. All volunteer actors must preregister and receive confirmation that they have been cleared to participate in the exercise; as such, no walk-up volunteers can be accommodated. For more information or to register, please visit https://ess.ascenttra.com/Registration/PrinceWilliamQuanticoFSEActors/.

• If you’re passionate about fighting hunger, the staff at Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) wants to meet you!  They have a need for volunteers to help in their Hunger Prevention Center with food donations, assembling food packages, and helping with client intakes.  You’ll feel great knowing you are helping our food-insecure neighbors get the help they need to feed their families!  Please email [email protected] for more information.
• You can be a friend to a wounded veteran!  Brain Injury Services is looking for a PALS volunteer (Providing a Link for Survivors) to be a friend and pickleball player to a combat-wounded veteran with a brain injury.  The volunteer would travel to McLean 1-2 times a month.  Please email [email protected] or call 703.451.8881, ext.232, for more information.
• Catholic Charities has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities!  Volunteers are needed to welcome new immigrants, become a friend/support older immigrants, support youth services, interpret/translate languages between clients and staff, deliver critically needed items to immigrant families, manage donations, and more!  You’ll get a warm feeling as you help welcome immigrants from other countries into our culture!  Please email [email protected] to learn more.
• You can make a difference in the life of a child! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) needs volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent, and loving home. The staff will hold their next Virtual Information Session on May 17, 6 pm-7 pm.  Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email [email protected] or call 703.330.8145 to receive the link to the meeting.
• Girls on the Run of NOVA needs volunteers age 16+ to support their season-ending 5K Celebrations on May 20 and 21.  Events will be held at Fair Oaks Mall, 12000 Fair Oaks Mall, Fair Oaks 22033, on May 20, and BASIS Independent School, 8000 Jones Branch Drive, McLean 22102, on May 21.  Roles include Registration Support, Water Stop, Cheer Marshals, Corral Marshals, Start Finish Line Volunteers, etc.  Volunteers are also needed during packet pick up events that will be held the week before the celebrations.  You’ll feel great as you support and cheer on these young runners who have been working hard on their fitness this season!  Please visit https://bit.ly/3Hwcw5Z to start the sign up process or visit their website at www.gotrnova.org.
• Dog Lovers! Guiding Eyes for the Blind needs volunteer Puppy Raisers in Prince William and Stafford County to care for adorable, purpose-bred puppies during the first 14-18 months of their lives. Raisers provide the pup with the love, socialization, house manners, and basic obedience they will need to succeed in guide dog training. You’ll meet other dog lovers while learning life lessons and taking pride in knowing you’re doing something extraordinary! No previous dog experience is required, and current pet owners are welcome.  Please visit https://bit.ly/3pc9wpb for more information on this family-friendly opportunity. Email [email protected] to learn more.
• New Family-Friendly opportunity!  The wonderful staff at Leopold’s Preserve needs volunteers to tidy up some of their trails on May 20, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm. Tasks include trimming overhanging vegetation, widening narrow sections of trail, and removing stones, fallen branches, or other obstacles on trail surfaces. They provide the equipment; just bring a pair of work gloves and some water to drink.  Families welcome, and you’ll all feel great as you get fresh air and help keep the trails clear for visitors!  Please visit https://bit.ly/3I2EZQZ to sign up, and email [email protected] to learn more.
• If you have Mondays off, the hard-working staff at Northern Virginia Food Rescue has a great volunteer opportunity for you!  Starting at the end of May, they need volunteers on Monday mornings, 8 am-11 am, to help sort through the donations of produce they’ll be receiving from the Dale City Farmer’s Market.  Their warehouse is located at 10535 Battleview Parkway, Manassas 20109.  Your work will help make healthy fruits and vegetables accessible to food-insecure families in our local community!  What better way to enjoy summer than by eating some fresh, healthy produce?  Please email [email protected] for more information.
• Mark your calendars for the Prince William County Mega Paper Shred on May 20, 9 am-1 pm at Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge 22192!  County residents can bring up to 4 boxes of confidential documents, bank statements, and tax returns to have them safely destroyed.  It’s a terrific way to clear out backlogged documents from your home!  Please visit www.pwcva.gov/events/mega-paper-shred-pfitzner-stadium-may-20 for more information.
• Does your teen need service hours?  Sweet Julia Grace Foundation is holding an Adult Field Day on May 20 at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, 16015 John Marshall Hwy, Broad Run 20137, and they need LOTS of volunteers age 12+ to support this event.  Everyone is welcome, whether individual, group, club or office!  Shifts are available on May 19 & 20; you’ll love supporting this event which will raise funds for children who are facing serious illnesses or special needs or currently going through a medical crisis.  Please visit www.sweetjuliagrace.org/eventvolunteer to sign up and 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 www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.  Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

Greetings, Prince William – Does your teen need service hours?  Sweet Julia Grace Foundation is holding an Adult Field Day May 20 at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, 16015 John Marshall Hwy, Broad Run 20137 and they need LOTS of volunteers age 12+ to support this event.  Everyone is welcome, whether individual, group, club or office!  Shifts are available on May 19 & 20; you’ll love supporting this event which will raise funds for children who are facing serious illness, special needs or currently going through a medical crisis.  Please visit www.sweetjuliagrace.org/eventvolunteer to sign up and learn more.

·       If you’re passionate about fighting hunger, the staff at Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) wants to meet you!  They have a need for volunteers to help in their Hunger Prevention Center with food donations, assembling food packages and helping with client intakes.  You’ll feel great knowing you are helping our food insecure neighbors get the help they need to feed their families!  Please email [email protected] for more information.

·       Brain Injury Services is looking for a PALS volunteer (Providing a Link for Survivors) to be a friend to a young woman living in Arlington, recovering from a brain injury. This would be a once a month commitment to accompany the client on outings.  Please email mthyen@braininjursyvcs.org or call 703.451.8881, ext.232 for more information.

·       Catholic Charities has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities!  Volunteers are needed to welcome new immigrants, become a friend/support to older immigrants, support youth services, interpret/translate languages between clients and staff, deliver critically needed items to immigrant families, manage donations and more!  You’ll get a warm feeling as you help welcome immigrants from other countries into our culture!  Please email volunteer.newcomer@ccda.net to learn more.

·       You can make a difference in the life of a child! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) needs volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving home. The staff will hold their next Virtual Information Sessions on May 17, 6pm-7pm.  Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email [email protected] or call 703.330.8145 to receive the link to the meeting.

·       Girls on the Run of NOVA needs volunteers age 16+ to support their season ending 5K Celebrations May 20 and 21.  Events will be held at Fair Oaks Mall, 12000 Fair Oaks Mall, Fair Oaks 22033 on May 20 and BASIS Independent School, 8000 Jones Branch Drive, McLean 22102 on May 21.  Roles include Registration Support, Water Stop, Cheer Marshals, Corral Marshals, Start Finish Line Volunteers, etc.  Volunteers are also needed during packet pick up events that will be held the week before the celebrations.  You’ll feel great as you support and cheer on these young runners who have been working hard on their fitness this season!  Please visit https://bit.ly/3Hwcw5Z to start the sign up process or visit their website at www.gotrnova.org.

·       Dog Lovers! Guiding Eyes for the Blind needs volunteer Puppy Raisers in Prince William and Stafford County to care for adorable, purpose-bred puppies during the first 14-18 months of their lives. Raisers provide the pup with the love, socialization, house manners and basic obedience they will need to succeed in guide dog training. You’ll meet other dog lovers, while learning life lessons and taking pride in knowing you’re doing something extraordinary! No previous dog experience is required, and current pet owners are welcome.  Please visit https://bit.ly/3pc9wpb for more information on this family-friendly opportunity, email [email protected] to learn more.

·       Volunteers with muscles needed!  The wonderful staff at Keep Prince William Beautiful needs volunteers age 16+ to help with a Trail and Outdoor Classroom Repair project at Dale City Elementary School, 14450 Brook Drive Woodbridge 22193.  Since clearing the trail and installing the classrooms will require more than one day, they need volunteers for multiple projects; the first one will be held May 13 (New Date), 9am-2pm.  Duties on this date will involve clearing the trail and removing vegetation around the areas of the outdoor classrooms.  Please be prepared to bring your own tools.  For safety reasons volunteers under 18 should volunteer with an adult.  You’ll feel great as you help this school restore its trails and outdoor classrooms!  Please visit http://bit.ly/3ZYRwLo to register, email [email protected] to learn more.

·       The wonderful staff at Leopold’s Preserve needs bird-loving volunteers to help monitor bluebird, purple martin or wood duck boxes.  Monitors regularly check the boxes to support data collection – how many birds use their nest boxes and how many babies are born.  They have lots of boxes and can’t monitor all of them without your help!  Please email info@whfarmfoundation.org to learn more.

·       If you have Mondays off, the hard-working staff at Northern Virginia Food Rescue has a great volunteer opportunity for you!  Starting at the end of May, they need volunteers on Monday mornings, 8am-11am, to help sort through the donations of produce they’ll be receiving from the Dale City Farmer’s Market.  Their warehouse is located at 10535 Battleview Parkway, Manassas 20109.  Your work will help make healthy fruits and vegetables accessible to food insecure families in our local community!  What better way to enjoy summer than by eating some fresh, healthy produce?  Please email [email protected] for more information.

·       Mark your calendars for the Prince William County Mega Paper Shred on May 20, 9am-1pm at Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge 22192!  County residents can bring up to 4 boxes of confidential documents, bank statements and tax returns to have them safely destroyed.  It’s a terrific way to clear out backlogged documents from your home!  Please visit www.pwcva.gov/events/mega-paper-shred-pfitzner-stadium-may-20 for more information.

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 www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.  Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

Greetings, Prince William – If you’re passionate about fighting hunger, the Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) staff wants to meet you!  They need volunteers to help in their Hunger Prevention Center with food donations, assembling food packages, and helping with client intakes.  You’ll feel great knowing you are helping our food-insecure neighbors get the help they need to feed their families!  Please email [email protected] for more information.

• Are you a cycling enthusiast?  The Ride to End ALZ Nation’s Capital is on Sunday, May 7, in Leesburg, and day of the event, volunteers age 13+ are needed! Volunteers are the backbone of the Ride, making the event safe and fun for everyone. Shifts range from 3 hours to all day long. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, students, and community groups. You’ll feel great supporting this event, raising awareness of the goal to end Alzheimer’s Disease!  Please visit https://bit.ly/3KSgqHm to sign up, contact [email protected] or 833-239-RIDE (7433) for more information.
• Brain Injury Services is looking for a PALS volunteer (Providing a Link for Survivors) to be a friend to a young woman living in Arlington, recovering from a brain injury. This would be a once-a-month commitment to accompany the client on outings.  Please email [email protected] or call 703.451.8881, ext.232, for more information.
• You can help our senior citizens!  Prince William Area Agency on Aging is looking for Home Delivered Meals Drivers age 18+ to deliver noontime meals to homebound seniors Monday-Friday, 10 am-12 pm.  Routes take about 1.5 hours to complete. Schedules are flexible.  The program operates out of the two senior centers located in Manassas and Woodbridge.  Volunteers must have dependable transportation, a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and proof of insurance.  Volunteers must also pass a criminal background check, paid by PWC.  You’ll get the warm fuzzies as you deliver both a smile to seniors’ faces and a hot, nutritious meal!  Please contact Tracy at 703.792.4583 or visit http://bit.ly/3IPKVfJ for more information.
• Catholic Charities has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities!  Volunteers are needed to welcome new immigrants, become a friend/support older immigrants, support youth services, interpret/translate languages between clients and staff, deliver critically needed items to immigrant families, manage donations, and more!  You’ll get a warm feeling as you help welcome immigrants from other countries into our culture!  Please email [email protected] to learn more.
• If you love admin work, the folks at CFH (formerly Catholics for Housing) want to meet you!  They need a volunteer bilingual Office Assistant who can keep the day-to-day office operations going and assist callers and clients.  Duties include answering phones, helping visitors, help with the website and program applications. Flexible schedule, 2-3 days a week, 4-6 hours each shift.  Bilingual skills in Spanish required.  You’ll feel great as you help this agency make affordable housing possible for their clients!  Please email [email protected] for more information.
• You can make a difference in the life of a child! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) need volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent, and loving home. The staff will hold their next Virtual Information Sessions on May 3 and again on May 17, 6 pm-7 pm, for both sessions.  Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email [email protected] or call 703.330.8145 to receive the link to the meeting.
• The date has been set!  The awesome folks at Habitat for Humanity Prince William County are hosting a Women’s Day Build on May 6, 9 am-6 pm!  The project is to be announced, but ladies, get those hammers, saws, and nails ready to do some good work benefiting vulnerable families in the community!  Space is limited, so please visit www.habitatpwc.org/volunteer/ and click on Volunteer Calendar to sign up; email [email protected] to learn more.
• The wonderful staff at Leopold’s Preserve needs bird-loving volunteers to help monitor bluebird, purple martin, or wood duck boxes.  Monitors regularly check the boxes to support data collection – how many birds use their nest boxes and how many babies are born.  They have lots of boxes and can’t monitor all of them without your help!  Please email [email protected] to learn more.
• Mark your calendars for the Prince William County Mega Paper Shred on May 20, 9 am-1 pm at Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge 22192!  County residents can bring up to 4 boxes of confidential documents, bank statements, and tax returns to have them safely destroyed.  It’s a terrific way to clear out backlogged documents from your home!  Please visit www.pwcva.gov/events/mega-paper-shred-pfitzner-stadium-may-20 for more information.
• Guess What:  Walk MS: Manassas is back!  The walk will be held May 6 at Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas, and they need LOTS of volunteer helpers of all ages!  Duties include set up, photographer, mission tent, cheering the walkers, break down/clean up, and more!  You’ll feel great as you get outdoors with your family and friends to support the goal of a world free of MS!  Please visit https://bit.ly/3MWyEd7 for more information and to sign up, 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 www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.  Thanks so much for all you do in our community.