Greetings, Prince William - Outdoor lovers, we have a terrific opportunity for you! Leopold's Preserve, located at 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run 20137, needs volunteers to help remove invasive plants from their upland depression swamp on August 6, 9 am-12 pm. No experience is necessary; you'll get on-the-job training and enjoy the beautiful park! Meet at their parking lot at 16290 Thoroughfare Road, then walk to the project site together. Long sleeves, long pants, sturdy close-toed shoes and gardening gloves are a must. Sunscreen and bug spray are needed, and bring plenty of water. Please visit https://bit.ly/3RjL4eS to sign up. Please contact Marie at [email protected]for more information.
They Served Us - Now You Can Serve Them! Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers age 21+ who can provide transportation for veterans and their spouses/widow to medical appointments, supermarkets, retail, and houses of worship. Volunteers must pass criminal background and driving record background checks, have a valid Virginia driver's license, and have a vehicle liability insurance policy. You'll feel great as you provide transportation to veterans who otherwise struggle to have their daily and medical needs met, plus make new friends! Please email[email protected] to learn how you can get involved. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.
Agape Love in Action (ALIA) is looking for hard-working volunteers age 18+ to help in their food bank located at 9501 Discovery Boulevard, Unit 165, Manassas 20109. Volunteers will move/retrieve cases of canned goods to form organized groupings for recipient clients. Be prepared to lift boxes that may weigh up to 30 pounds. Volunteers are generally needed the last Friday before the last full week of the month. Food distributions to the groups happen the last week of the month. You'll feel great as you fight hunger by helping local families facing food insecurity! Please email[email protected] to learn more.
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