Call to Action

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be holding Out of the Darkness Walk in Manassas September 10 at Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas.  Volunteers are needed for various jobs starting at 6:45am the day of the walk.  Volunteers age 16+ welcome, volunteers 15 and below must volunteer with a parent.  You’ll feel great supporting this walk which highlights AFSP’s mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.  Please visithttps://bit.ly/3PiU6qy to sign up.  You can also register to walk by visiting www.afsp.org/Manassas.  Please email[email protected] to learn more.

If you’re fluent in English and Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Amharic, Pashto, Urdu, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, Tigrini, or another language, Catholic Charities wants to meet you! They need volunteers age 21+ to assist with translating various documents or helping families with interpretation. Must pass a background check and complete Adult and Child Protective Services training.  Most of these opportunities can be done virtually, and you’ll feel great as your skills help a refugee family adjust to life in the US!  Please email [email protected] or call 703.851.6388 for more information.

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.

Wesley Housing has an affordable housing community in Manassas undergoing renovations and needs a Volunteer Photographer age 21+ to capture “before” and “after” photos of interior units and community spaces. It’s a wonderful way to gain experience and grow one’s portfolio!  Please fill out an online form athttps://forms.office.com/r/uAfJHkRLuZ by August 16.

Greetings, Prince William – Are you a teen who enjoys dogs?  Historic Manassas needs a few dog-loving volunteers to support their August 5 First Friday event, “Dog Days of Summer,” 5 pm-9 pm at Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas!  Volunteers aged 15+ are needed to help fill splash pools that will be used by the pooches. Volunteers must be comfortable being around dogs; wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.  You’ll have fun while watching the canines splash around!  Please email [email protected] for more information.

Saved Hands Foundation needs 10-12 volunteers age 18+ to support their Community Health Fair on August 13, 1 pm-3 pm at VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City 22193.  Duties include handing out school supplies/backpacks, operating registration tables, and crowd control.  You’ll stay busy and feel great as you support the community and help kids get a good start to the new school year!  Please email [email protected] (put “Health Fair” in the subject line) to learn how you can help.

Greetings, Prince William – You can thank our veterans by providing rides! Volunteer Prince William needs Volunteer Drivers aged 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 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.

Saved Hands Foundation needs 10-12 volunteers age 18+ to support their Community Health Fair August 13, 1 pm-3 pm at VFW Post 1503, 14631 Minnieville Road, Dale City 22193.  Duties include handing out school supplies/backpacks, operating registration tables, and crowd control.  You’ll stay busy and feel great as you support the community and help kids get a good start to the new school year!  Please email [email protected] (put “Health Fair” in the subject line) to learn how you can help.

Greetings, Prince William – Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers aged 18+ to help tutor students on an ongoing basis.  Their VA Refugee Student Achievement Project (VRSAP) program supports children for up to five years after arrival and assists refugee students in target areas so that they will be successful in school.  Tutors assist children with tutoring, school supplies, computers, referrals for counseling, academic services, testing, and other needs. Volunteers must pass a background check and go through the required training.  Please visit https://bit.ly/3uBxVnP to sign up, email[email protected] to learn more.

Do you love office work?  ACTS is looking for Data Entry Volunteers age 18+ for their Hunger Prevention Center, Domestic Violence and Utility Assistance departments.  The opportunity is in their offices on weekdays only.  Volunteers must pass a background check and must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (booster not required).  Volunteers should be computer literate and with quick and accurate typing skills.  Please visit https://actspwc.org/volunteer#How to fill out an online volunteer application.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

You can make a difference in the life of a child! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is seeking volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving home. The staff is holding Virtual Information Sessions on two dates:  Wednesday, June 29, and Wednesday, July 13, both at 6 pm-7 pm. Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email [email protected] or call (703) 330-8145 to receive the link to the meeting.

Have you recently entered the wonderful world of grant writing?  The Management and Government Information Center (MAGIC) within Chinn Park Library is hosting a Grant Proposal Writing Workshop on June 23, 1 pm-4 pm.  Learn what makes a competitive proposal, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to cultivate potential foundation donors.  The workshop will be conducted both virtually and in person – the in-person session will be held at Chinn Park Library, MAGIC Room. Interested participants can register at https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/6369141.  Please email[email protected] to learn more.