Volunteer Prince William

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.

Staging Team volunteers to help make their facility a “home away from home” for their veteran guests’ families.  This group meets every Wednesday from 9:30 am-12noon and Thursdays 1 pm-3 pm.  Activities include folding laundry, making beds, replenishing supplies, light cleaning projects, and socializing.  You’ll feel wonderful as you provide our veterans and their families a place to reconnect with their family and friends, enjoying each other’s company away from a hospital setting.  What a terrific way to give back to your community and thank service members and their families for all they have sacrificed for our country! 

Willing Warriors also need skilled and licensed Handymen, Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians, Builders, and Contractors every Thursday 9:00 am-12noon for maintenance on the Retreat grounds.  Please email Faith at [email protected] to RSVP and learn more.

by Volunteer Prince William

Greetings, Prince William – “You ought to be in pictures…” The fun folks at Prince William County Solid Waste Division are looking for volunteer county residents of all ages (and pets, too!) to participate in filming a video on landfill safety.  The filming date is Wednesday, June 8, 9:30 am-12 pm at the Prince William County Landfill, 14811 Dumfries Road, Manassas 20112.  You’ll have a fun time filming your “close-up” while promoting landfill safety to the public!  Please send an email with your name, phone and a photo of yourself, your vehicle, child, and pet (if applicable) to [email protected] by June 6.  Please email [email protected] for more information.

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Greetings, Prince William – Calling all railroad enthusiasts!  Historic Manassas is hosting the Heritage Railway Festival on June 4, and volunteers aged 16+ are needed from 6:30 am to 4 pm.  Duties include setup, giving directions, check-in performers, providing security, and post-event tear down/cleanup.  Be part of the team and the 501st Legion Storm Troopers, Rufus & Friends, magician Tyler Reed and hundreds of Rail Buffs!  To sign up, please visit https://bit.ly/3eYrYt1.  Questions?  Please email [email protected] for more information.  Please visithttps://bit.ly/3G5Gs7c to learn more about this family-friendly event.

Submitted by Volunteer Prince William

Greetings, Prince William – Help fight local hunger!  The hard-working staff at ACTS needs volunteers on May 14, 6pm-9pm, to support the Mail Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.  Volunteers will help off-load donations at their Hunger Prevention Center, 17958 Dr. David Cline Lane, Dumfries 22026.  Groups, families, and individuals are welcome, and you’ll feel great helping the staff get their food warehouse organized to help feed food insecure families!  Please contact Shirley at [email protected] or call 703-441-8606 ext. 288 for more information.