Greetings, Prince William – It’s About a Kid and a Toy!  Volunteer Prince William announces Untrim-a-Tree, our holiday program which provides gifts to thousands of our neighbors in the greater Prince William community.  You can help bring a brighter holiday season to local children and seniors!  Simply sponsor a child – each child receives two gifts, valued at not more than $50-$75 per child.  Donations of Senior Baskets will be given to homebound seniors throughout the community.  Baskets could include card games, crossword puzzles, hand cream, warm socks, lap throws or wraps.  Please call Jan at 571.292.5307 or email [email protected] to request a donor form.

November 20 is Family Volunteer Day, a day that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods.  You can volunteer with an organization your family cares about, raise money as a family to make a donation, learn about a cause that means a lot to your family and much more!  With the holidays on our doorstep, this would be a great chance for your family to do a special holiday project together!  Please visit the Points of Light Family Volunteer Day page at https://bit.ly/3CTrT3X for project ideas.

Ho Ho Ho!  Christmas is getting near, and you can help a child have a Happy Holiday!  House of Mercy is asking for donations of new gifts valued at $25 for their Christmas with Mercy program by December 1.  Please email[email protected] for more information.  ACTS is accepting new toy donations for Toys for Tots until December 8.  Please email [email protected] to learn more.  SERVE is accepting donations of new toys and gift cards for their Gifting for Families program.  Please visit   www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/gifting-for-families/ for details and email [email protected] with any questions.

No community within the Prince William area is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whethernatural or manmade.  Volunteer Prince William is recruiting volunteers for Disaster Response positions.  Trained volunteers can fill a critical role in disaster response and alleviate the challenge of spontaneous, untrained volunteers.  Volunteers are needed to help as Reception Center Staff and Public Outreach and Education, which includes educational games such as Disaster Jeopardy and Ready Bingo. Training is provided, and you’ll feel great as you help our local community rebuild following a disaster!  Please contact Claudia at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

Animal lovers!  The staff at Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P) needs volunteers in a variety of positions to help make life better for the furbabies.  Volunteers under 16 can help but must volunteer with a parent.  Just a few hours a day, a week, or a month can make a difference in the lives of these 4-legged friends!  Please visitwww.a3padvocates.org/volunteer or email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

The awesome staff at BEACON is preparing for their Winter Semester, November 29 thru March 4!  Volunteer Online ESOL Tech Facilitators are needed Monday and Wednesday mornings to support small group instruction in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).  Volunteers will provide support to the class teachers by running the Zoom sessions, sharing teaching materials on screen and setting up breakout rooms as needed. Free training is provided.  The 12-week class schedule is Mon/Wed, 9:30am-11:30am.  Please fill out an online application at www.beaconliteracy.org, under Get Involved.  Call 571.428.2507 or email [email protected] to hear more about this exciting and rewarding opportunity.

Calling All Teachers!  Catholic Charities needs teachers for the Winter semester for a 12-week (or longer) commitment from November 29 to March 3.  You’ll feel great as you help individuals achieve self-sufficiency and participate fully in the greater community!  The main facets of the programs are English classes and Citizenship preparation classes.  Ongoing needs are for GED preparation courses, childcare courses, computer courses, and a job assistance program.  Estimated weekly commitment is about 4 hours a week.  Please apply athttps://volunteer.ccda.net/custom/501/opp_details/1164.  Questions?  Please email [email protected] for more information.

The 75th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade is back, and volunteers age 18+ are needed to act as Route Marshallsand Staging Marshalls to support the parade on December 4.  Your help will be greatly appreciated as you make sure the parade proceeds in a safe and orderly fashion, while keeping spectators safe along the route!  Please visithttps://bit.ly/3CSgDot for details; click on the Respond button to sign up.  Note:  Breakfast will be provided for volunteers!  Questions?  Please email [email protected] for more information.

Medical Reserve Corps  Support your local health department and your community during a public health emergency!  Volunteers are needed to support several missions, including public health education and outreach, disease investigation, vaccine clinics, and more!  Medical experience is not required; they have roles for everyone!  Bilingual volunteers are especially needed.  Volunteers must be 18 years of age, complete minimum training, and pass a state background check to serve.  Please fill out an application at vamrc.org.  Questions?  Please email Amy at [email protected] for more information.

Help support veterans!  RSVP’s VETS Program which provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments is back, and volunteer drivers age “55 or better” are needed!  Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check.  It’s a wonderful way to give back and say “thank you” to our veterans for all they’ve done!  Please email [email protected] or call 571.292.5307 for more information.

Mark Your Calendars!  Wreaths Across America will be held December 18 beginning at 10am at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle.  This is a wonderful, meaningful event for families and a good way to Remember, Honor and Teach children about the sacrifices made by our veterans.  Please register on Evenbrite at https://bit.ly/30hGBmT – be sure to read the important information on that page.  Please email [email protected] to learn more.

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

Greetings, Prince William – CASA Children’s Intervention Services has an urgent need for bilingual volunteers age 21+ to advocate for Spanish speaking children who have been abused and neglected. 

• They recruit and train volunteers to investigate a child’s situation and to advocate for the best interests of the child in court. 
• Volunteers must be fluent in both Spanish and English to close the language gap and make sure Hispanic children grow up in safe and permanent homes. 
• No prior experience in child welfare or the law is required. 
• To learn more about how you can help, please attend a virtual information session; the next session will be November 3, 6pm-7pm.
• Please contact JoAnn at [email protected] or call (703) 330-8145 to learn more.

Do you hear a faint “Gobble, Gobble?”  It can only mean one thing - Thanksgiving Food Drives!  ACTS, SERVE and House of Mercy are all getting ready for their Thanksgiving programs to provide low-income families with a holiday meal!  Please visit the following sites for more information: 1) ACTS (www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1), 2) SERVE (www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/operation-turkey/), 3) House of Mercy (www.houseofmercyva.org/give-the-gift-of-a-holiday-meal/).

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Greetings, Prince William – Floods.  Tornadoes.  Snowmageddon 2010.  Tropical Storm Lee in 2011.  No community within the Prince William area is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whether natural or manmade.

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Greetings, Prince William – It’s almost here-the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be next Saturday, October 16 at Harris Pavilion! Volunteers age 16+ are needed to help cheer walkers across the finish line and help clean up. Volunteers age 10-15 are welcome but must volunteer with a parent.  Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e44afab2caaf58-walk27 to sign up.  Walkers can still register – please visithttps://bit.ly/3n7LUik to sign up.  Please email [email protected] for more information on this family-friendly event.

Do you hear a faint “Gobble, Gobble?”  It can only mean one thing - Thanksgiving Food Drives!  ACTS, SERVE and House of Mercy are all getting ready for their Thanksgiving programs to provide low-income families with a holiday meal!  Please visit the following sites for more information: 1) ACTS (www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1), 2) SERVE (www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/operation-turkey/), 3) House of Mercy (www.houseofmercyva.org/give-the-gift-of-a-holiday-meal/).

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Greetings, Prince William – Hunger Action Month may be over, but guess what’s on the horizon:  Thanksgiving Food Drives!  To kick things off, the wonderful staff at ACTS is now accepting food and gift card donations for their Operation Give Thanks through November 19.  You’ll feel great as you help provide a Happy Thanksgiving to those in need in our community!  Please visit www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1 to learn more.  Volunteers will be needed!  Please contact Shirley at 703.441.8606 ext. 288 or email [email protected] for more information.

Both ACTS and SERVE continue to have an Urgent need for Food Pickup Drivers, age 21+ to support their food assistance programs on weekends.  Volunteers drive to area grocery stores/restaurants to pick up food donations and deliver back to the appropriate warehouse.  Be prepared to lift boxes weighing 30 pounds or more.  Drivers for SERVE must commit to twice a month for at least 6 months.  Training is provided at both agencies.  This is a wonderful way to give back to the community, especially with the holidays approaching!  For ACTS, please email [email protected], for SERVE please email [email protected] for more information.

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Greetings, Prince William – Historic Manassas, Inc. is preparing for the 38th Annual Fall Jubilee on October 2, and volunteers age 16+ are needed for various jobs from 7 am to 6:30 pm.  Duties include set up, check-in performers, be a floater, and help tear down/clean up.  It’s a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, good food, and good music, perfect if you need service hours!  Please visit 38th Fall Jubilee 2021: Volunteer Sign Up Form (jotform.com) to sign up.  Questions?  Please email [email protected] to learn more.

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Greetings, Prince William – House of Mercy needs volunteers to support their 15th Anniversary Food Truck Festival August 28, 8 am-5 pm.  The event will bring together some of the best food for purchase Northern Virginia has to offer along with entertainment, prize raffles, and tours of the behind-the-scenes workings of the food pantry.  Your help make this a successful event!  Please visit https://bit.ly/2VUzM90 to view the slots available and sign up.  Questions?  Please email [email protected] to learn more.

Do you know a local nonprofit deserving special recognition, especially after this past year?  The wonderful staff at Prince William Living announce their annual “Giving Back Award,” which recognizes outstanding not-for-profit organizations in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County.  Nominations are now open!  Visitwww.princewilliamliving.com/givingbackaward/ to nominate your favorite organization – deadline for nominations is midnight, August 31, 2021.  Nominees must be a 501(c)(3) organization, work in Prince William or Greater Manassas, and be located in Prince William or Greater Manassas.

Brain Injury Services is searching for volunteers interested in being matched in one-on-one friendships with adult survivors of brain injuries who are receiving services.  Brief training and once a month minimum outing with your client are required.  Please contact Michelle at [email protected] or call 703.451.8881 ext. 232 to learn how you can help.

Schools are open and Give Youth needs Tutors age 13-18 to volunteer at centers across their Northern Virginia locations.  Tutors would tutor K-7th grade students for two hours at the center of their choice.  Centers are at public libraries and some community centers, so please choose the one nearest to you.  Please use the tutor registration form atwww.giveyouth.org to sign up.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

Historic Manassas needs fun-loving volunteers age 21+ to support the 10th Annual Bands, Brews & Barbeque Festival scheduled for September 4 in Old Town Manassas. They need lots of hands to help set up, give directions, check IDs, pour beer, and much more.  You can make this a successful event and enjoy live music as well!  Please visit EVENTS: Volunteer Sign up Form (jotform.com) to sign up; email [email protected] to learn more.

Independence Empowerment Center (IEC) is recruiting individuals to join their Board of Directors for a three-year term.  One-half of the Board must include those with disabilities.  Board members should have a sincere interest in the ability of individuals with disabilities to lead an independent lifestyle, a strong belief in the role of IEC in the community, and a willingness to advocate on behalf of a specific service population.  Please call Dr. Lopez at 703-257-5400 ext. 117 for more information.

Leopold’s Preserve, located at 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run 20137 needs volunteers to help remove invasive plants on September 4, 9 am-12 pm.  Volunteers will meet in the parking lot on the east side of Thoroughfare Road.  Please wear long pants and sleeves, bring gardening gloves, water, and bug spray.  The whole family can participate, and you’ll enjoy being out in the fresh air while helping to spruce up this beautiful park!  Please email[email protected] to learn more.

Medical Reserve Corps  Support your local health department and your community during a public health emergency!  Volunteers are needed to support several missions, including public health education and outreach, disease investigation, vaccine clinics, and more!  Medical experience is not required; they have roles for everyone!  Bilingual volunteers are especially needed.  Volunteers must be 18 years of age, complete minimum training, and pass a state background check to serve.  Please fill out an application at vamrc.org.  Questions?  Please email Amy at [email protected] for more information.

Retirees and college students!  Pink Space Theory is looking for “Ambassadors” to help in a variety of areas to include dropping off supplies to the schools, taking pictures at virtual events for social media, helping out at special events, fundraising, and much more.  You’ll feel great as you inspire youth to get excited about science, technology, engineering, and math!  Please email [email protected] and [email protected]. to learn more.

Here’s a great September 11 project!  Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition to conduct the 12th Annual Clean-Up of the Upper Occoquan River, from nine different sites along 25+ miles of the river on Saturday, September 11, 9 am-2 pm.  Lots of volunteers are needed to help with cleanup both on land and on water (experienced boaters, please).  Groups are welcome and encouraged to join in!  You’ll feel great as you help to clean up the water supply for most of eastern Prince William and Fairfax Counties!  Please visit http://www.pwtsc.org/2021/06/12th-annual-occoquan-river-cleanup-september-11-2021/ for more information and to sign up.  Please email Ed at [email protected] or Veronica at [email protected] to learn more.

Help support veterans!  RSVP’s VETS Program which provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments is back, and volunteer drivers age “55 or better” are needed!  Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check.  It’s a wonderful way to give back and say “thank you” to our veterans for all they’ve done!  Please email [email protected] or call 571.292.5307 for more information.

If you love working with wildlife, Wildlife Rescue League has a great opportunity for you!  They need volunteers age 21+ to transport sick and injured animals from wildlife veterinarians to licensed rehabilitators in the Northern Virginia area.  Transporters sign up for 2 shifts each month, approximately 3 hours each when they are available.  Animals being transported are already contained for transport, typically in a small box.  The transporter is not expected to perform wildlife rescues. You’ll feel great as you help rescue vulnerable wildlife!  Please visithttps://portal.wildliferescueleague.org/volunteer_questionnaire/ to fill out a volunteer form.

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.

Are you interested in helping girls evolve into girls of courage, confidence, and character? 

The Girl Scouts are looking for virtual Troop Leaders in Manassas, Haymarket, and Gainesville!  Troop Leaders will lead girls through activities and adventures that help them to have a strong sense of self, positive values, to seek challenges, to help their community, and to build lasting healthy relationships.  There’s something for everyone!  Please call Shellise at 703.840.2076, email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

You can help fight food insecurity! ACTS Hunger Prevention Center needs volunteer Donation Pick-Up Drivers (pick up donations from grocery stores/restaurants), Client Intake (register/book food assistance clients) and help in their warehouse and food pantry (accept donations, sort/shelve food, pack food bags, etc.). Shifts are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Please visit www.actspwc.org/volunteer#How and click on Volunteer Portal to fill out an online application. Questions? Email [email protected] for details.
Do you love helping people improve their literacy skills? 

BEACON is preparing for their next session, August 23 thru November 10. Volunteers age 18+ are needed to be In-Person ESOL Teachers, Online ESOL Teachers, Tech Facilitators and Site Managers.  No second language or previous experience needed; training is provided.  Please email[email protected] or call 571.428.2507 for more information about this exciting opportunity.

CASA Virginia is recruiting candidates age 17+ to be part of its AmeriCorps program Moving Forward Corps NOVAfor the period 9/1/2021-8/31/2022.  Successful candidates for this full-time position will provide services to community members in different areas, such as Citizenship, Immigration, Virginia Driver’s Privilege Card, Taxes (VITA program), Employment, Resources, CHAP and other programs.  Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish, possess excellent organizing skills, be skilled in computers and have basic skills in Google Sheets/Excel.  For more information, please call 571.320.1760 or email  [email protected].

Catholic Charities urgently needs volunteers to teach ESOL classes in Manassas beginning in August.  No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! Please email [email protected] or call 571.208.1572 to learn more.

English as a Second Language and Immigrant Ministries (ESLIM) needs an experienced volunteer to teach ESL for beginning level adult learners at Grace United Methodist in Manassas.  Previous teaching experience preferred; assistance will be available.  Needed Monday or Thursday nights for ten weeks, starting in September.  Please submit volunteer application available on eslim.org to be considered.  Please email [email protected] to learn more.

Lace up your sneakers and inspire a group of girls to be strong, confident, and healthy! Girls on the Run is looking for volunteer Coaches age 16+ to work with small groups of girls twice a week for the period September 13 through November 21.  Coaches are trained to facilitate an easy-to-follow curriculum over the course of 10 weeks.  No running experience necessary but be prepared to be a positive role model for these young ladies!  To apply as a Fall 2021 Girls on the Run of NOVA coach, please visit https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/index/new-coach-fall-21 to fill out an online application.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

Historic Manassas Visitor Center needs volunteers age 18+ to work 4-hour shifts on weekdays, 9 am-1 pm and 1 pm-5 pm.  Friendly customer service is required, as you will be the face of Historic Manassas.  Duties include answering phones, providing information about Old Town businesses, shops, and restaurants, sharing historical information, and helping with special projects as needed.  Training is provided.  Working for the Visitor Center is a great way to connect to the City and be in the know of what is going on, along with helping out-of-town travelers navigate the downtown businesses.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

House of Mercy has a need for volunteers age 12+ to help in their food pantry, thrift store, and donation center.  Volunteers aged 12-15 must volunteer with a parent.  The food pantry is open Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm, and the donation center and thrift store are open Monday-Saturday 10 am-5 pm. To sign up, please fill out the online application form atwww.houseofmercyva.org/volunteer/.  Please email [email protected] to learn more about how you can get involved.
As we approach the 20th anniversary of September 11, here’s a great project for this day of service!  Prince

William Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition to conduct the 12th Annual Clean-Up of the Upper Occoquan River, from nine different sites along 25+ miles of the river.  The cleanup will be Saturday, September 11, 9 am-2 pm.  Lots of volunteers are needed to help with cleanup both on land and on water (experienced boaters, please).  Groups are welcome and encouraged to join in!  You’ll feel great as you help to clean up the water supply for most of eastern Prince William and Fairfax Counties!  Please visithttp://www.pwtsc.org/2021/06/12th-annual-occoquan-river-cleanup-september-11-2021/ for more information and to sign up.  Please email Ed at [email protected] or Veronica at [email protected] to learn more.

Help support veterans!  RSVP’s VETS Program which provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments is back, and volunteer drivers age “55 or better” are needed!  Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check.  It’s a wonderful way to give back and say “thank you” to our veterans for all they’ve done!  Please email [email protected] or call 571.292.5307 for more information.

If you love working with wildlife, Wildlife Rescue League has a great opportunity for you!  They need volunteers age 21+ to transport sick and injured animals from wildlife veterinarians to licensed rehabilitators in the Northern Virginia area.  Transporters sign up for 2 shifts each month, approximately 3 hours each when they are available.  Animals being transported are already contained for transport, typically in a small box.  The transporter is not expected to perform wildlife rescues. You’ll feel great as you help rescue vulnerable wildlife!  Please visithttps://portal.wildliferescueleague.org/volunteer_questionnaire/ to fill out a volunteer form.

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 – July is here, but it’s not too early to start thinking about our Un-Trim-A-Tree (UTAT) program for Christmas 2021.  Unfortunately, our community continues to deal with the impacts of COVID and we anticipate significant needs for support during the holidays again this year. 

Your generous online donations during this Christmas in July Fundraiser will allow us to continue to bring much-needed joy and support to many underprivileged children and isolated adults in the greater Prince William community.  The donate button can be found at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org, on the left side of the page in holiday red.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

You can help fight food insecurity! ACTS Hunger Prevention Center needs volunteer Donation Pick-Up Drivers (pick up donations from grocery stores/restaurants), Client Intake (register/book food assistance clients) and help in their warehouse and food pantry (accept donations, sort/shelve food, pack food bags, etc.). Shifts are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Please visit www.actspwc.org/volunteer#How and click on Volunteer Portal to fill out an online application. Questions? Email [email protected] for details.

Calling all Crazy Cat People – the staff at Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P) wants to meet you!  They need cat-friendly volunteers age 18+ to assist with daily care and welfare of kitties at their Dumfries rescue center, 17983 Dumfries Shopping Plaza.  Duties include assist with feeding, laundry, clean pet living areas, wash pet dishes and provide plenty of love.  Volunteers are asked to commit to 2 hour shifts in the morning, afternoon or evening.  Please visithttps://www.humanesocietynv.org/volunteer to fill out a volunteer application.  Email [email protected] to learn more.

Do you love helping people improve their literacy skills?  BEACON is preparing for their next session, August 23 thru November 10. Volunteers age 18+ are needed to be In-Person ESOL Teachers, Online ESOL Teachers, Tech Facilitators and Site Managers.  No second language or previous experience needed; training is provided.  Please email[email protected] or call 571.428.2507 for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Catholic Charities urgently needs volunteers to teach ESOL classes in Manassas beginning in August.  No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! Please email [email protected] or call 571.208.1572 to learn more.

English as a Second Language and Immigrant Ministries (ESLIM) needs an experienced volunteer to teach ESL for beginning level adult learners at Grace United Methodist in Manassas.  Previous teaching experience preferred; assistance will be available.  Needed Monday or Thursday nights for ten weeks, starting in September.  Please submit volunteer application available on eslim.org to be considered.  Please email [email protected] to learn more.

Lace up your sneakers and inspire a group of girls to be strong, confident, and healthy! Girls on the Run is looking for volunteer Coaches age 16+ to work with small groups of girls twice a week for the period September 13 through November 21.  Coaches are trained to facilitate an easy-to-follow curriculum over the course of 10 weeks.  No running experience necessary but be prepared to be a positive role model for these young ladies!  To apply as a Fall 2021 Girls on the Run of NOVA coach, please visit https://www.raceplanner.com/volunteer/index/new-coach-fall-21 to fill out an online application.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

Are you interested in helping girls evolve into girls of courage, confidence and character?  The Girl Scouts are looking for virtual Troop Leaders in Manassas, Haymarket and Gainesville!  Troop Leaders will lead girls through activities and adventures that help them to have a strong sense of self, positive values, to seek challenges, to help their community, and to build lasting healthy relationships.  There’s something for everyone!  Please call Shellise at 703.840.2076, email[email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

Historic Manassas Visitor Center needs volunteers age 18+ to work 4 hour shifts on weekdays, 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm.  Friendly customer service required, as you will be the face of Historic Manassas.  Duties include answering phones, providing information about Old Town businesses, shops and restaurants, sharing historical information and helping with special projects as needed.  Training is provided.  Working for the Visitor Center is a great way to connect to the City and be in the know of what is going on, along with helping out of town travelers navigate the downtown businesses.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

House of Mercy has need for volunteers age 12+ to help in their food pantry, thrift store and donation center.  Volunteers aged 12-15 must volunteer with a parent.  The food pantry is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, and the donation center and thrift store are open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. To sign up, please fill out the online application form atwww.houseofmercyva.org/volunteer/.  Please email [email protected] to learn more about how you can get involved.

As we approach the 20th anniversary of September 11, here’s a great project for this day of service!  Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition to conduct the 12th Annual Clean-Up of the Upper Occoquan River, from nine different sites along 25+ miles of the river.  The cleanup will be Saturday, September 11, 9am-2pm.  Lots of volunteers are needed to help with cleanup both on land and on water (experienced boaters, please).  Groups are welcome and encouraged to join in!  You’ll feel great as you help to clean up the water supply for most of eastern Prince William and Fairfax Counties!  Please visithttp://www.pwtsc.org/2021/06/12th-annual-occoquan-river-cleanup-september-11-2021/ for more information and to sign up.  Please email Ed at [email protected] or Veronica at [email protected] to learn more.

Help support veterans!  RSVP’s VETS Program which provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments is back, and volunteer drivers age “55 or better” are needed!  Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check.  It’s a wonderful way to give back and say “thank you” to our veterans for all they’ve done!  Please email [email protected] or call 571.292.5307 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.