Good Morning Prince William –
· CASA Children’s Intervention Services needs volunteer advocates to help protect abused and neglected children in our community. You’ll receive fantastic training to give you all the skills needed to help these kids. Please email Suzanne at: [email protected] to learn more about the program and register for the next orientation session.
· The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy is looking for volunteers to assist with PLAY, a summer instructional league free to kids in Wards 5-8 in DC. Coaches volunteer twice a week, 6pm-7:30pm, June 18 – August 3. Experience is not necessary, just bring energy and be a positive role model. Please contact [email protected] to learn more.
· SERVE in Manassas still has an urgent need for volunteers on Friday June 29th for the Annual Inventory of the food warehouse. Volunteers must be age 16+ and able to do moderate lifting. The morning shift is 9am-1pm. Afternoon shift is 1-4pm. Please register for this opportunity at: https://signup.com/go/TMXRPOP.
· PW Conservation Alliance has several fun workdays coming up. Please join them on workday dates of July 7, July 20 and August 4th at Merrimac Farm, 9am-12noon. It feels good to get your hands dirty. Please RSVP for these events at (703) 490-5200 or via email at: [email protected].
· Literacy Volunteers Prince William is gearing up for their next tutor training workshop in July. This is the perfect way to give a helping hand to an adult working on the skill set. Training begins Saturday July 14th, 8:45am-4pm and finishes Saturday July 28th, 9am-12pm. You’ll gain all the skills needed to be extremely effective. Please call (703) 670-5702 or visit their website: www.lvapw.org to register.
· Mark your calendars for Saturday August 25th for the 3rd Annual Farm to Table event to support the Prince William Environmental Excellence Foundation at Windy Knoll Farm. The event runs from 3pm-8pm with 2 seating’s for dinner. Tickets are just $40 for adults, $20 for children 13-18 and free for kids under 12. There will be local vendors, artisan and farm sponsors and antique equipment. It promises to be fun for the entire family. You can buy tickets on line at: princewilliamfarm2table2018.eventbrite.com.
· Astar Education Institute in Manassas invites recent college graduates a great opportuning to teach English in China for the next school year. Start date is August 22, 2018 in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. Qualifications needed include BS in English preferred with TESOL/TEFL certificate but they’ll train you if you don’t have it, ability to obtain background check and valid US passport. Your compensation includes free teaching training, scholarship for TESOL Certificate training, working VISA for China, monthly salary $1200, health insurance, free flights, meals and housing in China. This is a huge resume builder for graduates looking for the next fantastic adventure. Please call Fannie at (703) 368-6838 ext. 14 to learn more.
· BARN is in need of volunteers to staff their front desk. Duties include answering the phones/door as well as general administrative tasks. Shifts are Monday –Friday 9am-12pm and 12pm -3pm. Hours will increase to 5pm during peak times of the year. Please call (703) 368-4791 for more information.
· Serve Our Willing Warriors is in need of administrative support volunteers at their Bull Run Retreat in Haymarket. Basic admin duties are needed along with a big smile and friendly face to welcome visitors. Hours are weekdays 9am-2pm. It’s a great way to give back to our veterans and not have to fight the daily grind into DC! For more information, please contact Heidi at [email protected]. SOWW also presents Lemon-Aid Stands for America which raises funds by holding lemonade stands in local neighborhoods. Funds raised will help provide warriors and their families a week stay at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run – a priceless gift to so many! What a great activity all ages can enjoy to support a worthy cause! Please visit www.willingwarriors.org to learn more on how you can help.
· Care Net PRCs is looking for bilingual volunteers to help in their office in Manassas. They are also having a movie event on July 14th, 7pm at Manassas Baptist Church. Come see the inspiring movie – I can Only Imagine. Please email Kirk at [email protected] for more info.
· The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps needs both medical and non-medical volunteers to join their ranks. These volunteers are trained to respond to public health emergencies as well as day to day health department activities. They offer tons of training topics to build your skillset. Please call Isabella at (703) 792-7341 to learn more.
· The PW Crime Prevention Council is looking for new volunteer members to promote safe communities. The Council meeting the 2nd. Monday of the month at 7:30pm at 1 County Complex. Please register on the website at: pwcpc.org.
· K9s Serving Vets in Triangle, Virginia supports the process of partnering the vet with a service dog. They assist from start to finish that will in the end change the veteran’s life. Please consider donating to them on line at: k9sservingvets.org.
· Virginia Cooperative Extension needs volunteers to lead financial seminars in Manassas and/or Woodbridge area. Please email Victoria for more specifics at: [email protected].
· The Manassas Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to teach crafts to the members of the center each week. Come share your love of knitting, crocheting, painting, ceramics and such with others. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 for more info. They also would love a volunteer to teach Sign Language class as well. It’s a great way to share your skill. Please call Sue at 703-792-7154 to learn more.
· Youth for Tomorrow is looking for volunteers to share hobbies and interests with the kids on weekends. If you have a little time please bring your interest to share with them such as sewing, gardening, cooking, golf, arts & crafts, jewelry to name just a few. Please fill out the volunteer application with your resume at: youthfortomorrow.org.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please don’t forget to call my wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William. Jan can help you with the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) opportunities at (703) 369-5292 ext. 1, Shelley can help with any individual or group projects and send you weekly updates if you’d like. Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 2, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 3. Please visit our website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
Call to Action is a column written by Volunteer Prince William Director Mary Foley.
Good Morning Prince William – CASA Children’s Intervention Services needs volunteer advocates to help protect abused and neglected children in our community. You’ll receive fantastic training to give you all the skills needed to help these kids. Please email Suzanne at: [email protected] to learn more about the program and register for the next orientation session.
· Astar Education Institute in Manassas invites recent college graduates a great opportuning to teach English in China for the next school year. Start date is August 22, 2018 in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China. Qualifications needed include BS in English preferred with TESOL/TEFL certificate but they’ll train you if you don’t have it, ability to obtain background check and valid US passport. Your compensation includes free teaching training, scholarship for TESOL Certificate training, working VISA for China, monthly salary $1200, health insurance, free flights, meals and housing in China. This is a huge resume builder for graduates looking for the next fantastic adventure. Please call Fannie at (703) 368-6838 ext. 14 to learn more.
· The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) needs an administrative volunteer age 55 or better to help at the Alternative Service Program one or 2 mornings a week. Duties include data entry, filing, and creating client folders. This is a busy desk! Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 for more info.
· Literacy Volunteers Prince William is gearing up for their next tutor training workshop in July. This is the perfect way to give a helping hand to an adult working on the skill set. Training begins Saturday July 14th, 8:45-4pm and finishes Saturday July 28th, 9-12 noon. You’ll gain all the skills needed to be extremely effective. Please call (703) 670-5702 or visit their website: www.lvapw.org to register.
· PW Conservation Alliance has several fun workdays coming up. Please join them on June 20th 10-12 noon at Buffer Restoration on Minnieville Road or the workdays of July 7, July 20 and August 4th at Merrimac Farm, 9am-12noon. It feels good to get your hands dirty. Please RSVP for these events at (703) 490-5200 or via email at: [email protected].
· SERVE in Manassas has an urgent need for volunteers on Friday June 29th for the Annual Inventory of the food warehouse. Volunteers must be age 16+ and able to do moderate lifting. The morning shift is 9am-1pm. Afternoon shift is 1-4pm. Please register for this opportunity at: https://signup.com/go/TMXRPOP.
· Care Net PRCs is looking for bilingual volunteers to help in their office in Manassas. They are also having a movie event on July 14th, 7pm at Manassas Baptist Church. Come see the inspiring movie – I can Only Imagine. Please email Kirk at [email protected] for more info.
· K9s Serving Vets in Triangle, Virginia supports the process of partnering the vet with a service dog. They assist from start to finish that will in the end change the veteran’s life. Please consider donating to them online at: k9sservingvets.org.
· The PW Crime Prevention Council is looking for new volunteer members to promote safe communities. The Council meeting the 2nd. Monday of the month at 7:30pm at 1 County Complex. Please register on the website at: pwcpc.org.
· Virginia Cooperative Extension needs volunteers to lead financial seminars in Manassas and/or Woodbridge area. Please email Victoria for more specifics at: [email protected].
· Mark your calendars for Saturday August 25th for the 3rd Annual Farm to Table event to support the Prince William Environmental Excellence Foundation at Windy Knoll Farm. The event runs from 3-8pm with 2 seating’s for dinner. Tickets are just $40 for adults, $20 for children 13-18 and free for kids under 12. There will be local vendors, artisan and farm sponsors and antique equipment. It promises to fun for the entire family. You can buy tickets online at: princewilliamfarm2table2018.eventbrite.com.
· The Manassas Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to teach crafts to the members of the center each week. Come share your love of knitting, crocheting, painting, ceramics and such with others. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 for more info. They also would love a volunteer to teach Sign Language class as well. It’s a great way to share your skill. Please call Sue at 703-792-7154 to learn more.
· Youth for Tomorrow is looking for volunteers to share hobbies and interests with the kids on weekends. If you have a little time please bring your interest to share with them such as sewing, gardening, cooking, golf, arts & crafts, jewelry to name just a few. Please fill out the volunteer application with your resume at: youthfortomorrow.org.
· The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps needs both medical and non-medical volunteers to join their ranks. These volunteers are trained to respond to public health emergencies as well as day to day health department activities. They offer tons of training topics to build your skillset. Please call Isabella at (703) 792-7341 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 at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
Call to Action is a column written by Volunteer Prince William Director Mary Foley.
Good Morning Prince William – ACTS in Dumfries invites you to the next NAMI Family to Family Education Program beginning June 19th.
This is a free 12 session education program for family, partners, and friends of adults living with mental illness. This course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. Thousands of families describe this program as life-changing. The class will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6-9pm, June 19-July 31st. Please register by calling (703) 659-9983 or email at: [email protected].
· The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) needs an administrative volunteer age 55 or better to help at the Alternative Service Program one or 2 mornings a week. Duties include data entry, filing, and creating client folders. This is a busy desk! Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 for more info.
· Literacy Volunteers Prince William is gearing up for their next tutor training workshop in July. This is the perfect way to give a helping hand to an adult working on the skill set. Training begins Saturday July 14th, 8:45-4pm and finishes Saturday July 28th, 9-12 noon. You’ll gain all the skills needed to be extremely effective. Please call (703) 670-5702 or visit their website: www.lvapw.org to register.
· Help celebrate National Garbage Man Day during the entire week of 6/17-23 by sharing a cold beverage or snack or high five with these hard-working folks!
· Keep Prince William Beautiful invites you to their Farm to Table Dinner event at the Winery at La Grange on Friday June 15th, 6:30pm. Tickets are just $65 for wine tasting and dinner or $50 for your designated driver. This promises to be great fun. You can buy tickets online at: kpwb.org or by calling (571) 285-3772.
· Historic Manassas needs volunteers on Saturday June 16th for the 14th Annual Jazz Festival. Volunteer shifts are available throughout the day. The event is noon-8pm. What a great way to spend father’s Day weekend. Please email Melissa at [email protected] for all the specifics.
· PW Conservation Alliance has several fun workdays coming up. Please join them on June 20th 10-12 noon at Buffer Restoration on Minnieville Road or the workdays of June 16, July 7, July 20 and August 4th at Merrimac Farm, 9am-12noon. It feels good to get your hands dirty. Please RSVP for these events at (703) 490-5200 or via email at: [email protected].
· SERVE in Manassas has an urgent need for volunteers on Friday June 29th for the Annual Inventory of the food warehouse. Volunteers must be age 16+ and able to do moderate lifting. The morning shift is 9am-1pm. Afternoon shift is 1-4pm. Please register for this opportunity at: https://signup.com/go/TMXRPOP.
· Care Net PRCs is looking for bilingual volunteers to help in their office in Manassas. They are also having a movie event on July 14th, 7pm at Manassas Baptist Church. Come see the inspiring movie – I can Only Imagine. Please email Kirk at [email protected] for more info.
· K9s Serving Vets in Triangle, Virginia supports the process of partnering the vet with a service dog. They assist from start to finish that will in the end change the veteran’s life. Please consider donating to them online at: k9sservingvets.org.
· The PW Crime Prevention Council is looking for new volunteer members to promote safe communities. The Council meeting the 2nd. Monday of the month at 7:30pm at 1 County Complex. Please register on the website at: pwcpc.org.
· Virginia Cooperative Extension needs volunteers to lead financial seminars in Manassas and/or Woodbridge area. Please email Victoria for more specifics at: [email protected].
· Mark your calendars for Saturday August 25th for the 3rd Annual Farm to Table event to support the Prince William Environmental Excellence Foundation at Windy Knoll Farm. The event runs from 3-8pm with 2 seating’s for dinner. Tickets are just $40 for adults, $20 for children 13-18 and free for kids under 12. There will be local vendors, artisan and farm sponsors and antique equipment. It promises to fun for the entire family. You can buy tickets online at: princewilliamfarm2table2018.eventbrite.com.
· The Manassas Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to teach crafts to the members of the center each week. Come share your love of knitting, crocheting, painting, ceramics and such with others. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 for more info. They also would love a volunteer to teach Sign Language class as well. It’s a great way to share your skill. Please call Sue at 703-792-7154 to learn more.
· Youth for Tomorrow is looking for volunteers to share hobbies and interests with the kids on weekends. If you have a little time please bring your interest to share with them such as sewing, gardening, cooking, golf, arts & crafts, jewelry to name just a few. Please fill out the volunteer application with your resume at: youthfortomorrow.org.
· The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps needs both medical and non-medical volunteers to join their ranks. These volunteers are trained to respond to public health emergencies as well as day to day health department activities. They offer tons of training topics to build your skillset. Please call Isabella at (703) 792-7341 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 at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
Call to Action is a column written by Volunteer Prince William Director Mary Foley.
Depression, a serious mental health condition that can strike at any age, is a medical condition that interferes with daily life and normal functioning. Unfortunately, many people assume depression is just part of aging. This is not true.
According to the National Institute on Aging, “Depression is a common problem among older adults, but it is NOT a normal part of aging. In fact, studies show that most older adults feel satisfied with their lives, despite having more illnesses or physical problems. However, important life changes that happen as we get older may cause feelings of uneasiness, stress, and sadness.”
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says, “Some estimates of major depression in older people living in the community range from less than 1% to about 5% but rise to 13.5% in those who require home healthcare and to 11.5% in older hospital patients.”
So what can you do to help the senior in your care live an emotionally healthy life? Start by providing the three Cs of caregiving.
Caring – Though it might sound obvious, caregiving requires you sincerely care about the well-being of the person who has been entrusted to you. Caregiving isn’t a business transaction. It’s an experience shared between humans – the caregiver and the care recipient. Attitude and personality are paramount. People are affected by the people around them, and there is no limit to the power of positivity. When you care enough to offer a positive experience, you let the senior in your life know they have value. This all contributes to increased self-esteem, which helps keep depression at bay. Senior issues writer Anne-Marie Botek says, “Confidence that is supported by high self-esteem has long been touted as a vital component of living a happy life and having fulfilling interpersonal relationships. But a positive sense of self-worth may also stave off some of the negative effects of aging, according to two new studies.”
Comfort – If you’ve ever been uncomfortable physically or emotionally for longer than a few minutes, you know how it can affect everything, including your mood. A successful caregiver will be intuitive enough to understand when the senior in their care is uncomfortable and will know what to do about it. Sometimes it’s the simple things that make the biggest difference. For example, Michelle Santos, who helped care for her 104-year-old, bedridden grandmother, said doing basic things like brushing her grandmother’s hair and doing her nails while talking softly about how beautiful she was made her grandmother smile. “My mom said she hadn’t smiled in a long time,” Santos said. “Even at that late age, simple acts of providing comfort made a difference.”
Confidence – Once seniors are cared for and comfortable, with your encouragement, they tend to become more confident in their ability to experience life in a positive way and maintain some sense of independence. Confidence is a powerful weapon again depression. It is tied to self-esteem. Confident seniors are more willing to step outside their comfort zone and try new things, even simple activities like going for a walk after a period of immobility. According to SeniorCaring, “…lack of balance confidence is an issue that can keep seniors from regaining mobility and independence. By helping your loved one build their confidence, you may help them regain mobility and independence,” especially if there has been a fall.
It is important to remember that depression is a serious illness. If the senior in your care exhibit symptoms of depression, or if you have any uncertainties about their mental health, consult a medical professional immediately.
This post is sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care, serving Prince William and Fauquier counties.
Good Morning Prince William – Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 5th for Literacy Volunteers of America Food for Thought – A Taste of Prince William fun family event. It’s at the VFW Post #1503 on Minnieville Road in Woodbridge from 6:30-8: 30 pm. Tickets are $30 and kids 10 and under are free. 30 local restaurants will be there along with door prizes, raffle items and a trivia contest. You can purchase tickets at their office or online at www.lvapw.org. This is a super fun way to support adult literacy in our community.
· The General Heiser Boys & Girls Club in Dumfries is looking for volunteer coaches for various skill levels in the girl’s volleyball program age 8-13yrs and the co-ed basketball program for ages 5-15yrs. Typically practice is 1-2 hrs. per week and 2games per week. The basketball season starts June 11-12 and the volleyball season begins June 18th. Come share your love of the game! Please call Debbie at (703) 441-0611 ext. 2616 for more info.
· Brain Injury Services is looking for volunteers who like to fish to take survivors for outings throughout the summer. Please call Michelle at (703) 451-8881 ext. 232 to learn more.
· Merrimac Farm is looking for volunteers for their next workday on June 2nd, 9am-12pm. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your hands dirty. Please call (703) 490-5200 for more info and to RSVP.
· The Manassas Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to teach crafts to the members of the center each week. Come share your love of knitting, crocheting, painting, ceramics and such with others. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 for more info. They also would love a volunteer to teach Sign Language class as well. It’s a great way to share your skill. Please call Sue at 703-792-7154 to learn more.
· ACTS in Dumfries needs handy volunteers to help with sprucing up around the Food Pantry and Hunger prevention Center. It’s a great get your hands dirty project that will help them immensely. Come join the folks at ACTS by filling out the volunteer registration form on the website: actspwc.org or email Tamika at: [email protected] to learn more.
· Computer Core offers low-income adults across Northern Virginia computer skills and career development skills. Volunteers are needed at their Bailey’s Crossroads site as computer instructor, teaching assistants, keyboard instructors and Saturday morning tutors. Please call Jenny at (703) 931-7346 X 101 to learn more.
· Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center is having their next volunteer orientation on June 12th from 10am-12noon at their center in Manassas. Come see all the ways you can help them. Please visit their website at: voice4life.org to learn more.
· Youth for Tomorrow is looking for volunteers to share hobbies and interests with the kids on weekends. If you have a little time please bring your interest to share with them such as sewing, gardening, cooking, golf, arts & crafts, jewelry to name just a few. Please fill out the volunteer application with your resume at: youthfortomorrow.org.
· The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps needs both medical and non-medical volunteers to join their ranks. These volunteers are trained to respond to public health emergencies as well as day to day health department activities. They offer tons of training topics to build your skillset. Please call Isabella at (703) 792-7341 to learn more.
· Community Services and the Prevention Alliance is looking for a graphic designer and/or website designer to create a logo and internet presence for the coalition. The Prevention Alliance’s mission to promote mental health and reduce substance abuse in the greater community. They are a committed group with a big vision and would greatly appreciate your time and talent. Please call Heather at (571) 641-7019 or via email at: [email protected] to learn more.
· Manassas Parks, Culture and Recreation is looking for volunteers to serve as instructors or assistants for a basic tech class for seniors. The curriculum includes navigating the internet, online banking, reading emails and attachments as well as basics of Microsoft Word. Please call Jean at (703) 257-8451 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 at volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
Call to Action is a column written by Volunteer Prince William Director Mary Foley.
Governor Ralph Northam today released 2017 preliminary state economic impact data from U.S. Travel Association. This information depicts the impact tourism and domestic travel has on the economy.
Local impact data is not yet available for Manassas; however, the preliminary numbers indicate another record year for tourism spending as consumers seek out more experiential opportunities.
Tourism is an essential part of our local economy. Few localities have experienced such seminal events as Manassas did during the Civil War. The Manassas National Battlefield Park, Liberia Plantation and Manassas Museum continue to serve as key attractions.
Increasingly, visitors are also drawn to the charm of Historic Downtown, its specialty shopping and dining, and crowd-pleasing events.
In 2017 over 369,000 people attended one of the city’s many popular events: 1st Friday’s, Bands, Brews and Barbeque; Wine and Jazz Festival, Farmer’s Market (VisitManassas.org).
According to the Virginia Tourism Commission (VTC), tourists spent more than $68 million in Manassas last year and generated $1.8 million in local tax revenues; not including indirect or multiplier impacts.
Good Morning Prince William – Northern VA Family Service has a fun volunteer opportunity for next weekend. Volunteers are needed on Friday May 25th from 5-7pm to load up merchandise at the Clock Tower Thrift shop in Centreville for the their huge yard sale on Saturday May 26th at the SERVE Shelter. Volunteers can select any of these shifts on Saturday to help at: 7-10am, 10am-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm. Please email Annie at [email protected] to learn more.
· Brain Injury Services is looking for volunteers who like to fish to take survivors for outings throughout the summer. Please call Michelle at (703) 451-8881 ext. 232 to learn more.
· Merrimac Farm is looking for volunteers for their next workday on June 2nd, 9am-12pm. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your hands dirty. Please call (703) 490-5200 for more info and to RSVP.
· The Manassas Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to teach crafts to the members of the center each week. Come share your love of knitting, crocheting, painting, ceramics and such with others. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 for more info. They also would love a volunteer to teach Sign Language class as well. It’s a great way to share your skill. Please call Sue at 703-792-7154 to learn more.
· ACTS in Dumfries needs handy volunteers to help with sprucing up around the Food Pantry and Hunger prevention Center. It’s a great get your hands dirty project that will help them immensely. Come join the folks at ACTS by filling out the volunteer registration form on the website: actspwc.org or email Tamika at: [email protected] to learn more.
· Computer Core offers low-income adults across Northern Virginia computer skills and career development skills. Volunteers are needed at their Bailey’s Crossroads site as computer instructor, teaching assistants, keyboard instructors and Saturday morning tutors. Please call Jenny at (703) 931-7346 X 101 to learn more.
· Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center is having their next volunteer orientation on June 12th from 10am-12noon at their center in Manassas. Come see all the ways you can help them. Please visit their website at: voice4life.org to learn more.
· Youth for Tomorrow is looking for volunteers to share hobbies and interests with the kids on weekends. If you have a little time please bring your interest to share with them such as sewing, gardening, cooking, golf, arts & crafts, jewelry to name just a few. Please fill out the volunteer application with your resume at: youthfortomorrow.org.
· The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps needs both medical and non-medical volunteers to join their ranks. These volunteers are trained to respond to public health emergencies as well as day to day health department activities. They offer tons of training topics to build your skillset. Please call Isabella at (703) 792-7341 to learn more.
· CASA Children’s Intervention Services invites you to attend a volunteer information session at The Bull Run Library on May 24th from 6-7pm. Learn how you can make a difference in the life of a child suffering from abuse or neglect. Please visit their website at: casacis.org or email Suzanne at [email protected] to learn more and other information events.
· Community Services and the Prevention Alliance is looking for a graphic designer and/or website designer to create a logo and internet presence for the coalition. The Prevention Alliance’s mission to promote mental health and reduce substance abuse in the greater community. They are a committed group with a big vision and would greatly appreciate your time and talent. Please call Heather at (571) 641-7019 or via email at: [email protected] to learn more.
· Manassas Parks, Culture and Recreation is looking for volunteers to serve as instructors or assistants for a basic tech class for seniors. The curriculum includes navigating the internet, online banking, reading emails and attachments as well as basics of Microsoft Word. Please call Jean at (703) 257-8451 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 at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.
Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
Call to Action is a column written by Volunteer Prince William Director Mary Foley.
The team at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is dedicated to serving our patients every day.
One group is recognized for their hard work- not just inside the hospital, but outside the walls as well.
The ICU Team was named this year’s Daisy Team Award winners.
This team spearheaded an initiative to serve food and provide dry, clean toiletries to a nearby homeless encampment, and this meant coming in several weekends to sort and prepare donated items.
Then, on the weekend they were serving food- it poured! The team didn’t give up though, they toughed it out- and many folks who might have gone hungry that day had a hot meal.
The Daisy Foundation was formed by the Barnes Family in 1999 after the loss of their 33-year-old son J. Patrick Barnes. The nursing care that their son received when hospitalized profoundly touched his family, and they wanted to recognize nurses that provide exceptional care…while often stating, “I am just doing my job.”
Your jobs touch the hearts and lives of more than you know. The Daisy Foundation was developed to celebrate nurses.
The Daisy Nurse award is presented quarterly to SNVMC nurses who meet a high standard of care provided. The award was developed for the celebration of nurses who provide extraordinary compassionate and skillful care every day.
The Daisy Team award is presented yearly.
Good Morning Prince William – You’re invited to the Out of the Darkness Community Walks planning meeting on Friday May 18th, 6-8pm at Centerfuse in Manassas. There are lots of ways you can help them further their mission of Suicide Prevention. Please email Ellen at: [email protected] to learn more.
· The Manassas Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to teach crafts to the members of the center each week. Come share your love of knitting, crocheting, painting, ceramics and such with others. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 for more info. They also would love a volunteer to teach Sign Language class as well. It’s a great way to share your skill. Please call Sue at 703-792-7154 to learn more.
· ACTS in Dumfries needs handy volunteers to help with sprucing up around the Food Pantry and Hunger prevention Center. It’s a great get your hands dirty project that will help them immensely. Come join the folks at ACTS by filling out the volunteer registration form on the website: actspwc.org or email Tamika at: [email protected] to learn more.
· Historic Manassas needs lots of volunteers for the One Love- Celebration of the Arts event May 18-20th. Please call Melissa at (703) 361-6599 for all the specifics at each of their shifts on Friday evening 4-10pm, Saturday 7am-1pm or 1pm-9pm and Sunday 11am-3pm.
· Computer Core offers low-income adults across Northern Virginia computer skills and career development skills. Volunteers are needed at their Bailey’s Crossroads site as computer instructor, teaching assistants, keyboard instructors and Saturday morning tutors. Please call Jenny at (703) 931-7346 X 101 to learn more.
· Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center is having their next volunteer orientation on June 12th from 10am-12noon at their center in Manassas. Come see all the ways you can help them. Please visit their website at: voice4life.org to learn more.
· Youth for Tomorrow is looking for volunteers to share hobbies and interests with the kids on weekends. If you have a little time please bring your interest to share with them such as sewing, gardening, cooking, golf, arts & crafts, jewelry to name just a few. Please fill out the volunteer application with your resume at: youthfortomorrow.org.
· The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps needs both medical and non-medical volunteers to join their ranks. These volunteers are trained to respond to public health emergencies as well as day to day health department activities. They offer tons of training topics to build your skillset. Please call Isabella at (703) 792-7341 to learn more.
· CASA Children’s Intervention Services invites you to attend a volunteer information session at The Bull Run Library on May 24th from 6-7pm. Learn how you can make a difference in the life of a child suffering from abuse or neglect. Please visit their website at: casacis.org or email Suzanne at [email protected] to learn more.
· Community Services and the Prevention Alliance is looking for a graphic designer and/or website designer to create a logo and internet presence for the coalition. The Prevention Alliance’s mission to promote mental health and reduce substance abuse in the greater community. They are a committed group with a big vision and would greatly appreciate your time and talent. Please call Heather at (571) 641-7019 or via email at: [email protected] to learn more.
· Manassas Parks, Culture and Recreation is looking for volunteers to serve as instructors or assistants for a basic tech class for seniors. The curriculum includes navigating the internet, online banking, reading emails and attachments as well as basics of Microsoft Word. Please call Jean at (703) 257-8451 to learn more.
