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Published March 28, 2023 at 8:00AM

Home Deport Volunteers help put ceiling in Post 7916 Storeroom

Greetings, Prince William – The dedicated staff at Grace United Methodist Church needs volunteers to be Teachers and Helpers for their next session of English as a Second Language (ESL), April 4 thru June 8. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 pm-9 pm, at the church, 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas 20110. You’ll feel wonderful as you help learners improve their English reading, writing, and speaking skills! Please email [email protected] to learn how you can make a difference.

If you love animals and running, we have a terrific opportunity for you! The wonderful people at Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets need an experienced volunteer age 18+ to help coordinate, manage, and execute walk/run fundraisers. The goal is to host a 5K race in Prince William during the early fall. It’s not too early to begin planning, and you’ll feel great as you promote a healthy event that will help homeless and abused animals! Please email [email protected] to learn more.

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Call to Action: Emergency SNAP benefits have ended

By Potomac Local News

Published March 21, 2023 at 7:00AM

Greetings, Prince William – As of the beginning of March, emergency SNAP benefits have ended, putting many local food-insecure families at risk. This has put additional pressure on food assistance programs such as SERVE and ACTS. But you can help by holding a food drive or donating to their programs! For SERVE in Manassas, please visitwww.nvfs.org/snap-response/ for more information. For ACTS in Dumfries, please visit www.actspwc.org/services/food-assistance#Donations to learn more. Both agencies and other food assistance programs in the greater Prince William community will appreciate your support, and you’ll feel great knowing you are doing your part to fight local hunger!

Volunteer Prince William is in urgent need of a Spanish-speaking volunteer who can be on call to translate for Alternative Community Service clients who want to enroll in our program but speak little or no English. The volunteer will participate in a conference call between staff and the client to translate the questions and responses during the initial intake interview. Volunteers will be scheduled ahead of time for specific shifts and must be available by phone during these times. Volunteers must be proficient in English and Spanish and able to speak clearly. They must also ensure that the information they translate remains accurate and maintains the same style and meaning as originally intended. The conference call can be done once a week, or you can be on standby. Email [email protected] for more information.

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Call to Action: Keep Prince William Beautiful to hold community cleanup

By Press Release

Published February 7, 2023 at 9:00AM

Start your year right by giving back to the community! Keep Prince William Beautiful is holding a Community Cleanup February 25, 10am-1pm at Dale City Farmers Market lot, 14090 Gemini Way Dale City 22193. The cleanup will focus on removing trash from the commuter parking lot where the market is held weekly. Volunteers age 18+ welcome, volunteers under 18 must volunteer with an adult. Rain Date: March 4. You’ll enjoy being out in the fresh air with family/friends as you help clean up this lot! Please visit bit.ly/3Hcmokw to sign up, email [email protected] to learn more.

They Served Us, Now You Can Serve Them! Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers age 21+ who can provide transportation for veterans and their spouse/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 make new friends while providing transportation to veterans who otherwise struggle to have their daily and medical needs met! Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.

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Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser returns after two-year hiatus

By Press Release

Published January 31, 2023 at 8:51AM

Greetings, Prince William – Mark Your Calendars! After a two-year hiatus, the NVFS Strikes for Stronger Families Bowl-a-Thon is returning on March 18! This in-person event will be held at Bowl America Bull Run, 10641 Balls Ford Road, Manassas; funds raised will support the SERVE campus. It’s fun for the whole family, so gather up your team of 5 bowlers and sign up today! Please visit www.nvfs.org/events/bowl-a-thon/ for more information, email [email protected] for more information and to register your team.

They Served Us, Now You Can Serve Them! Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers age 21+ who can provide transportation for veterans and their spouse/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 make new friends while providing transportation to veterans who otherwise struggle to have their daily and medical needs met! Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.

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Call to Action: BEACON is recruiting volunteer educators, tutors

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published January 24, 2023 at 7:00AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:42AM

[Photo: Habitat for Humanity Prince William County]

This new year, organizations are accepting volunteers willing to transport veterans, donate blood, teach language skills, and much more.

Greeting – They Served Us, Now You Can Serve Them! Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers aged 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 valid Virginia driver’s licenses, and have a vehicle liability insurance policy. You’ll feel great as you make new friends while providing transportation to veterans who otherwise struggle to have their daily and medical needs met! Please email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.

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Call to Action: Give Blood, Save a Life!: The Joe 15 Team 15th Annual Blood Drive

By Deshaun Jefferson

Published January 17, 2023 at 10:04AM | Updated September 4, 2024 at 11:42AM

Manassas City Councilwoman Theresa Ellis (left) with a American Red Cross nurse. [Submitted photo]

They Served Us, Now You Can Serve Them! Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers age 21+ who can provide transportation for veterans and their spouse/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 make new friends while providing transportation to veterans who otherwise struggle to have their daily and medical needs met! Please email [email protected] [email protected] to learn how you can get involved. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.

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Call to Action: National Prescription Drug Takeback Day

By Local News

Published October 25, 2022 at 8:00AM

A drug take-back event [2016 file photo]

SERVE is preparing for Operation Turkey which will make a holiday meal happen for their vulnerable clients in greater Prince William. Please visit https://bit.ly/SERVEOPT to learn how you can help, email [email protected] for more information. Volunteers age 16+ are needed to help sort/unload food and assemble food bags. Please visitwww.nvfs.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/opturkey to register, email [email protected] to learn more about volunteering.

Imagine being uprooted from your home country and landing in another country where you don’t speak the language or know the culture. That’s what many recent immigrants who have arrived here from Afghanistan and Ukraine are facing. The hard-working staff at Catholic Charities Newcomer Services have lots of volunteer opportunities for Interpreters(especially anyone who speaks the native languages of Afghanistan or Ukraine), Mentors for school-age children,

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Call to Action: Parks has a great kid-friendly October volunteer opportunity

By Potomac Local News

Published October 18, 2022 at 8:00AM

Greetings, Prince William – You can run, walk and move to support affordable housing! Catholics for Housing (CFH) is holding their annual 5K Run/Walk for Affordable Housing October 23, 9:30am at Occoquan Regional Park, 5400 Ox Road, Fairfax Station 22039. You can participate either in-person or virtually! All funds raised from this event will fund CFH’s housing programs. You’ll feel great as you and your friends exercise in the Fall weather while making affordable housing possible for local vulnerable residents! Please visit www.cfhva.org/2022-cfh-5k/ to register, email[email protected] to learn more.

Do you love wildlife? Animal Education and Rescue Organization (A.E.R.O.) has a variety of volunteer opportunities for volunteers age 16+ including Wildlife Transporter, Licensed Wildlife Caregiver and Licensed Wildlife Rehabber. Volunteers age 18+ are also needed to provide program support. It’s a wonderful opportunity to help sick and injured animals gain back their health so they can be returned to the wild! Please visit www.aeroanimalrescue.org/volunteer/ for more information.

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Call to Action: Manassas Walk to End Alzheimer’s and other opportunities

By Potomac Local News

Published October 11, 2022 at 8:58AM

Home Instead Senior Care of Manassas participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer's.

Greetings, Prince William – Join the fight to End ALZ! The Manassas Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place October 15 at Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas. Volunteers age 10+ are welcome; volunteers age 10-15 must volunteer with an adult. Slots are still available, and you’ll feel great as you do your part to end this devastating disease! Please visit https://bit.ly/3Clwq1b to sign up. Walkers are still welcome; you can register online athttps://bit.ly/3rn4hAN. Please email [email protected] to learn more.

Do you love wildlife? Animal Education and Rescue Organization (A.E.R.O.) has a variety of volunteer opportunities for volunteers age 16+ including Wildlife Transporter, Licensed Wildlife Caregiver and Licensed Wildlife Rehabber. Volunteers age 18+ are also needed to provide program support. It’s a wonderful opportunity to help sick and injured animals gain back their health so they can be returned to the wild! Please visit www.aeroanimalrescue.org/volunteer/ for more information.

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Call to Action: Fall waterway cleanups planned across area

By Potomac Local News

Published September 27, 2022 at 8:00AM

Greetings, Prince William – If you love fundraising, BEACON wants to talk with you! They’re seeking an enthusiastic Volunteer Fundraiser age 18+ to support their third annual BEACON Walkathon being held in April 2023. Just 2-3 hours a week will help to make this a successful event and you’ll feel great as you support this fundraiser for adult literacy! Please email [email protected] to learn more about how you can help.

Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road, Broad Run 20137 is holding their 3rd Annual Pond Cleanup October 1, 9am-12pm. Meet at the parking lot on the east side of Thoroughfare Road. It’s a terrific way to get out in the Fall weather with friends/family and help beautify this nature conservancy! Please visit https://bit.ly/3cGdeBq to RSVP and learn more.