Call to Action

Greetings, Prince William – House of Mercy needs volunteers to support their 15th Anniversary Food Truck Festival August 28, 8 am-5 pm.  The event will bring together some of the best food for purchase Northern Virginia has to offer along with entertainment, prize raffles, and tours of the behind-the-scenes workings of the food pantry.  Your help make this a successful event!  Please visit https://bit.ly/2VUzM90 to view the slots available and sign up.  Questions?  Please email [email protected] to learn more.

If you love working with wildlife, Wildlife Rescue League has a great opportunity for you!  They need volunteers age 21+ to transport sick and injured animals from wildlife veterinarians to licensed rehabilitators in the Northern Virginia area.  Transporters sign up for 2 shifts each month, approximately 3 hours each when they are available.  Animals being transported are already contained for transport, typically in a small box.  The transporter is not expected to perform wildlife rescues. You’ll feel great as you help rescue vulnerable wildlife!  Please visithttps://portal.wildliferescueleague.org/volunteer_questionnaire/ to fill out a volunteer form.

Are you interested in helping girls evolve into girls of courage, confidence, and character? 

The Girl Scouts are looking for virtual Troop Leaders in Manassas, Haymarket, and Gainesville!  Troop Leaders will lead girls through activities and adventures that help them to have a strong sense of self, positive values, to seek challenges, to help their community, and to build lasting healthy relationships.  There’s something for everyone!  Please call Shellise at 703.840.2076, email [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.

Greetings, Prince William – July is here, but it’s not too early to start thinking about our Un-Trim-A-Tree (UTAT) program for Christmas 2021.  Unfortunately, our community continues to deal with the impacts of COVID and we anticipate significant needs for support during the holidays again this year. 

Your generous online donations during this Christmas in July Fundraiser will allow us to continue to bring much-needed joy and support to many underprivileged children and isolated adults in the greater Prince William community.  The donate button can be found at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org, on the left side of the page in holiday red.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

Greetings, Prince William – Help adults improve their literacy skills!  BEACON is preparing for their next session, August 23 thru November 10. Volunteers age 18+ are needed to be In-Person ESOL Teachers, Online ESOL Teachers, Tech Facilitators and Site Managers.  No second language or previous experience is needed; training is provided.  Please email [email protected] or call 571.428.2507 for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Historic Manassas Visitor Center needs volunteers age 18+ to work 4-hour shifts on weekdays, 9 am-1 pm and 1 pm-5 pm.  Friendly customer service is required, as you will be the face of Historic Manassas.  Duties include answering phones, providing information about Old Town businesses, shops, and restaurants, sharing historical information, and helping with special projects as needed.  Training is provided.  Working for the Visitor Center is a great way to connect to the City and be in the know of what is going on, along with helping out-of-town travelers navigate the downtown businesses.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

Lace-up your sneakers and inspire a group of girls to be strong, confident, and healthy!

Girls on the Run, a youth development program for girls in grades 3 through 8 that creatively integrates running, is looking for volunteer Coaches age 16+ to work with small groups of girls twice a week for the period September 13 through November 21.  Coaches are trained to facilitate an easy-to-follow curriculum over the course of 10 weeks.  No running experience necessary but be prepared to be a positive role model for these young ladies!  To apply as a Fall 2021 Girls on the Run of NOVA coach, please fill out an online application.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

Greetings, Prince William – Summer may be here, but agencies are already looking ahead to the next school year!

The staff at House of Mercy is preparing for their Back to School Drive to help clients start the 2021-2022 school year with new shoes and new school supplies.  Please drop off items before July 16 at House of Mercy’s office located at 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas 20109.  Please visit www.houseofmercyva.org/events/back-to-school-drive/ to view the wish list and learn more.

Non-COVID-19 Opportunities:

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting the National Capital Area Golf Tournament on June 7 at Bull Run Golf Club, 3520 James Madison Highway in Haymarket.  Volunteers are needed to help set up, assist with auctions and post-event cleanup.  This is a fun event that will let you get outdoors, earn service hours, and support a great cause!  Please visit https://bit.ly/3wCZeN5 to sign up.

Greetings, Prince William – The Warrior Retreat at Bull Run has a need for volunteer Guest Stay Coordinators (GSC’s).  GSC’s create and manage relaxing and impactful stays for Warrior guests and their families.  GSC’s choose the guest stays they would like to support according to their own schedule, usually one a month.

As a Warrior’s main point of contact, the GSC reviews the Wounded Warrior’s application, creates a customized itinerary, and handles any specific issues to make their stay memorable.

Greetings, Prince William – if you are fluent in English and Spanish, the Prince William County Office of Emergency Management wants to hear from you!

They need Spanish-English Interpreters at the Manassas Mall COVID vaccination site, 8300 Sudley Road, Manassas 20109.  The site is located inside the mall, near Uptown Alley.  Volunteers are needed weekdays, 9 am to 4 pm.  It’s a great way to help our Spanish-speaking residents receive critical information on this life-saving vaccine! Please email Lauren at [email protected] to learn more.