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.

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.

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.

Call to Action is a column written by Volunteer Prince William Director Mary Foley.

Good Morning Prince William – National Take Back Prescription Drug Day will be held Saturday April 28th 10am-2pm at Novant Medical Centers in Manassas and Haymarket along with Sentara NoVa Medical Center in Woodbridge. It’s an easy and safe way to get those unwanted meds out of your home for safe disposal. Please visit: DEATakeback.com for more info.

· The wonderful staff at Prince William Conservation Alliance has a Workday at Merrimac Farm scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 9am-12pm. The farm is located at 15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville 20181. Volunteers are needed for a morning of weeding, pruning, and watering plants to make sure the Wildlife Garden looks terrific for visitors, and they will also be tidying up and cleaning the Stone House. Every volunteer makes a difference, even if you just come once. Please wear long pants, long socks and sturdy shoes. Please email [email protected] or call (703)490-5200 for more information.

· The ARC Greater Prince William invites you and your family to their 5K Run/Walk/Roll on Saturday April 28th, 8am at Potomac Nationals Stadium. $25 for the first 100 participants, $30 early-bird registration before April 1st and then $40 regular price. Please visit arcgpw.org for more info and to register today!

· The Bull Run Rotary Club invites you to their annual Manassas Runway 10K, 5K or 1 mile run on the Manassas Airport Runway on Sunday April 29th at 8am. Please register online at: bishopseventregistrations.com

· CASA Children’s Intervention Services invites you to attend a volunteer information session at various locations during the month of May. 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.

· Virginia Cooperative Extension starts their new Master Financial Educator Certificate Program on Monday May 6th, 6:30-9:30pm through June 24th. Locations throughout the community. This program gives you 21 hours of training so you can empower the community through financial education. Please email: [email protected] to learn more.

· Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their next volunteer training starting May 9th. Come share your knowledge and gain new tips to help families get back on their feet. Please register at: pwcgov.org/money. Or you can call Victoria at (703) 792-4799 to learn more.
· The American Heart Association needs volunteers for their big gala in DC on Saturday May 12th. Shifts available from9:30am-11:30pm. The Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction needs volunteers for set-up, registration, auction monitoring, pouring and moving wine to name a few. Please visit: igfn.us/form/hwykcw to see all the needed slots.

· 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.

· 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.

· 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.
· The Autism Society of Northern VA is gearing up for the annual walk in the fall and need volunteers to join their planning committee. Tasks include coordination, outreach, recruitment, promotion, fundraising and logistics management. Please email them 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.

   Good Morning – 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.

·          You don’t want to miss the Osbourn High School Theatre Company’s performance of Fiddler on the Roof next weekend, April 12-14 at 7pm each night.  It’s all my favorite songs: If I were a rich man, Sunrise, Sunset and Matchmaker, Matchmaker.  Tickets are just $10 for adults and $8 for students.  Please visit: osbourntheatre.com for more info.

·         Care Net is having their Run 4 Hope. Walk for Life 5K fun run and 1 Mile walk on Saturday April 14th beginning at 8:30 am at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas. It’s a fun way to start your weekend.  On line registration is just $15 and at the door is $20. Free T-shirt and wristband with registration. Kids 12 and under are free.  Please register at: voice4life.org or email them at: [email protected] for more info.

·         CASA Children’s Intervention Services invites you to attend a volunteer information session at various locations during the month of May.  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.

·         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 Live Well Festival needs volunteers on Saturday April 21st. for a number of fun positions including directional assistants in the morning, helping folks drop off to the shredding truck for the morning or afternoon shift and assisting the cooking demos that also have a morning or afternoon shift.  Please email Melissa at:[email protected] to learn more.

·         Comcast Cares Day is Saturday April 21st from 7:30am-1pm at the Georgetown South Community in Manassas.  This wonderful partnership with Leadership Prince William brings together hundreds of volunteers to do supper stuff throughout the community.  Grab your friends, family and colleagues to join in the fun.  Tasks for the day include mulching 45 playgrounds, planting the community garden and window boxes, painting and personalizing 30 picnic tables in the green space but most importantly putting house numbers on the rear of all 840 homes in the community for added security and safety. Please register online at: leadershipprincewilliam.org/event/Comcast-cares-day or by calling the Community Center at: 703-361-4500.  It doesn’t get any easier to accomplish so much more.

·         Saved Hands Foundation has the perfect excuse not to cook lunch or dinner on Thursday April 19th.  Come join them at Bobby’s Burger Palace at Potomac Mills for fun and food to support their wonderful work.  All the proceeds of this event will enable them to purchase school supplies for the Back Pack giveaway to needy children next school year.  Please tell them you’re coming at: groupraise.com/events/57276 by April 16th.

·         Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their next volunteer training starting May 9th.  Come share your knowledge and gain new tips to help families get back on their feet. Please register at: pwcgov.org/money.  Or you can call Victoria at (703) 792-4799 to learn more.

·          Volunteers needed on  April 21st for the 9th Annual Upper Occoquan River Clean-up – 9am-2pm. This extensive project has a whole number of places to start the day. Trash bags, water, gloves and refreshments provided.  Please visit their website at: pwtsc.org to register and get all the specifics for the day. Please email Ed at [email protected] to learn more.

·         The Autism Society of Northern VA is gearing up for the annual walk in the fall and need volunteers to join their planning committee.  Tasks include coordination, outreach, recruitment, promotion, fundraising and logistics management. Please email them 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.

·         The ARC Greater Prince William invites you and your family to their 5K Run/Walk/Roll on Saturday April 28th, 8am at Potomac Nationals Stadium. $25 for the first 100 participants, $30 early-bird registration before April 1st and then $40 regular price.  Please visit arcgpw.org for more info and to register today!

·         The Bull Run Rotary Club invites you to their annual Manassas Runway 10K, 5K or 1 mile run on the Manassas Airport Runway on Sunday April 29th at 8am. Please register online at: bishopseventregistrations.com

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 newly re-vamped website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.

· Good Morning  – 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.

· 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.

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Good Morning  – Comcast Cares Day is Saturday, April 21 from 7:30am-1pm at the Georgetown South Community in Manassas.  This wonderful partnership with Leadership Prince William brings together hundreds of volunteers to do supper stuff throughout the community.  Grab your friends, family and colleagues to join in the fun.  Tasks for the day include mulching 45 playgrounds, planting the community garden and window boxes, painting and personalizing 30 picnic tables in the green space but most importantly putting house numbers on the rear of all 840 homes in the community for added security and safety. Please register online at: leadershipprincewilliam.org/event/Comcast-cares-day or by calling the Community Center at: 703-361-4500.  It doesn’t get any easier to accomplish so much more.

• Saved Hands Foundation has the perfect excuse not to cook lunch or dinner on Thursday April 19^th.  Come join them at Bobby’s Burger Palace at Potomac Mills for fun and food to support their wonderful work.  All the proceeds of this event will enable them to purchase school supplies for the Back Pack giveaway to needy children next school year.  Please tell them you’re coming at: groupraise.com/events/57276 by April 16^th.
• Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their next volunteer training starting May 9^th.  Come share your knowledge and gain new tips to help families get back on their feet. Please register at: pwcgov.org/money.  Or you can call Victoria at (703) 792-4799 to learn more.
• Volunteers needed on  April 21^st for the 9^th Annual Upper Occoquan River Clean-up – 9am-2pm. This extensive project has a whole number of places to start the day. Trash bags, water, gloves and refreshments provided.  Please visit their website at: pwtsc.org to register and get all the specifics for the day. Please email Ed at [email protected] to learn more.
• ACTS in Dumfries needs handy volunteers to help with sprucing up and maintaining the facilities on either Tuesdays or Thursdays.  They also need admin help at the front office during traditional business hours.  Come join the great folks at ACTS by filling out the volunteer registration form on the website: actspwc.org or email Tamika at: [email protected] 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.
• Project Mend A House is gearing up for their Spring Gala and need 25 volunteers to assist before and during the event on Saturday April 25^th. The 2018 Art, Wine and All That Jazz Celebrity Awards Gala promises to be fantastic with Dionne Warwick and Jerry Mathers who we of a certain age remember him as that darling “The Beaver” character.  There will be a VIP Reception and Celebrity Meet and Greet before the gala, silent auction and desert reception.  Musicians Marcus Johnson, Caleb Green and Kevin Sasaki as well as artist John Joseph Holohan III will be featured.  Please call Gina at (703) 792-7663 to register for this fun volunteer opportunity.
• Care Net is having their Run 4 Hope. Walk for Life 5K fun run and 1 Mile walk on Saturday April 14^th beginning at 8:30 am at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas. It’s a fun way to start your weekend.  On line registration is just $15 and at the door is $20. Free T-shirt and wristband with registration. Kids 12 and under are free.  Please register at: voice4life.org or email them at: [email protected] for more info.
• Keep Prince William Beautiful has a fun new program for fitness enthusiasts to take action to be environmental stewards.  This volunteer team is called Prince William Ploggers. Please call Lynda at (571) 285-3772 to get your Plogger team going.
• The Autism Society of Northern VA is gearing up for the annual walk in the fall and need volunteers to join their planning committee.  Tasks include coordination, outreach, recruitment, promotion, fundraising and logistics management. Please email them 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.
• The ARC Greater Prince William invites you and your family to their 5K Run/Walk/Roll on Saturday April 28^th, 8am at Potomac Nationals Stadium. $25 for the first 100 participants, $30 early-bird registration before April 1^st and then $40 regular price.  Please visit arcgpw.org for more info and to register today!
• Mark your calendars for April 18^th at Chick-Fil-A in Lake Ridge to find more volunteer opportunities from area agencies.  The event is 9am-10:30am.  Bring your friends for free coffee.
• The Bull Run Rotary Club invites you to their annual Manassas Runway 10K, 5Kor 1 mile run on the Manassas Airport Runway on Sunday April 29^th at 8am. Please register online at: bishopseventregistrations.com

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 newly re-vamped 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 – The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry invites you to their 40 days of Giving Campaign-2018 Lenten Challenge.  Gather your friends and family to pledge either a can a day or a dollar a day to support the many families in need.  This campaign started February 14^thand goes through April 1^st- Easter Sunday.  Suggested items are all the usual’s you know!  A full list and additional info can be found on their website at: haymarketfoodpantry.org

·         Youth for Tomorrow is looking for male mentors for kids in their programs. It just takes a 2 hour per week commitment to make a huge difference in a young man’s life.  Please call Vernell at (571) 432-8312 to learn more.

·         Pattie Elementary School has just kicked off their Reading Mentor Program to give kids consistent, valuable reading time with a volunteer.  In order to establish the relationship with this child, they are asking volunteers to sign up for a specific 30 minute time slot once a week for the rest of the school year. This promises to be super fun.  You can sign up on line at: signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2109338/false#/invitation or via email to Mr. Lucciotti at: [email protected]

·         Volunteer Prince William is pleased to present our Volunteer Management Training Program to all volunteer coordinators  This 5 week program is held every Tuesday mornings from 9am-noon beginning March 13^th at 9248 Center Street in Manassas.  It’s a great way to freshen your skills and gain new insight. This series is free but you must register in advance at: volunteerprincewilliam.org.  Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 to learn more.

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Good Morning Prince William – Macy’s Clothing Closet needs your help to organize donated clothing for the residents of both the SERVE Shelter in Manassas and the Hilda Barg Shelter in Woodbridge. It’s a great way for you to give a little piece of mind to shelter residents who arrive with literally the shirt on their back. Call Julie at (571) 748-2674 or visit their website at:nvfs.org to learn more.
· The Lutheran Church of the Covenant in Dale City wants to pack 30,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger on March 10th. Super fun, family friendly event to help those less fortunate. You can choose either morning or afternoon shift. Please visit: www.whatsupwoodbridge.com for the link to register.

· K9 Serving Vets is looking for a volunteer photographer at their events. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

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Good Morning Prince William – Happy New Year! Please mark your calendars for Saturday, January 20 when the Annual Joe 15 Blood Drive will be held, 9am to 2pm, at Manassas Church of the Brethren. Not only does this provide life-giving blood for the community, this event also honors the memory of Joseph “Joe” Page, who would have turned 30 this year. Please contact Debbie at [email protected] to schedule an appointment. You can also visit redcrossblood.org/make-donation and enter The Joe 15 Team in the Sponsor Code box.

· Prince William Health District is holding their Community Health Worker (CHW) information & recruitment session on Wednesday, January 10, 10:30am– 1:00pm at 8470 Kao Circle, Manassas 20110. The CHW volunteer program aims at improving health in the community by facilitating access to resources and providing health education. This session will be an opportunity to learn more about the program and go through an onboarding process for anyone interested in joining. Please RSVP to [email protected] to learn more.

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