Greetings, Prince William – Call to Action will be on holiday break November 26; we’ll resume the column December 3. On behalf of the staff at Volunteer Prince William our best wishes to everyone for a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving holiday!
It’s About a Kid and a Toy! Volunteer Prince William announces Untrim-a-Tree, our holiday program which provides gifts to thousands of our neighbors in the greater Prince William community.
Greetings, Prince William – It’s About a Kid and a Toy! Volunteer Prince William announces Untrim-a-Tree, our holiday program which provides gifts to thousands of our neighbors in the greater Prince William community. You can help bring a brighter holiday season to local children and seniors! Simply sponsor a child – each child receives two gifts, valued at not more than $50-$75 per child. Donations of Senior Baskets will be given to homebound seniors throughout the community. Baskets could include card games, crossword puzzles, hand cream, warm socks, lap throws or wraps. Please call Jan at 571.292.5307 or email [email protected] to request a donor form.
No community within the Prince William area is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whethernatural or manmade. Volunteer Prince William is recruiting volunteers for Disaster Response positions. Trained volunteers can fill a critical role in disaster response and alleviate the challenge of spontaneous, untrained volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help as Reception Center Staff and Public Outreach and Education, which includes educational games such as Disaster Jeopardy and Ready Bingo. Training is provided, and you’ll feel great as you help our local community rebuild following a disaster! Please contact Claudia at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved.
Greetings, Prince William – CASA Children’s Intervention Services has an urgent need for bilingual volunteers age 21+ to advocate for Spanish speaking children who have been abused and neglected.
Do you hear a faint “Gobble, Gobble?” It can only mean one thing – Thanksgiving Food Drives! ACTS, SERVE and House of Mercy are all getting ready for their Thanksgiving programs to provide low-income families with a holiday meal! Please visit the following sites for more information: 1) ACTS (www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1), 2) SERVE (www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/operation-turkey/), 3) House of Mercy (www.houseofmercyva.org/give-the-gift-of-a-holiday-meal/).
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Greetings, Prince William – Floods. Tornadoes. Snowmageddon 2010. Tropical Storm Lee in 2011. No community within the Prince William area is immune to the havoc and devastation caused by a disaster, whether natural or manmade.
Greetings, Prince William – It’s almost here-the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be next Saturday, October 16 at Harris Pavilion! Volunteers age 16+ are needed to help cheer walkers across the finish line and help clean up. Volunteers age 10-15 are welcome but must volunteer with a parent. Please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e44afab2caaf58-walk27 to sign up. Walkers can still register – please visithttps://bit.ly/3n7LUik to sign up. Please email [email protected] for more information on this family-friendly event.
Do you hear a faint “Gobble, Gobble?” It can only mean one thing – Thanksgiving Food Drives! ACTS, SERVE and House of Mercy are all getting ready for their Thanksgiving programs to provide low-income families with a holiday meal! Please visit the following sites for more information: 1) ACTS (www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1), 2) SERVE (www.nvfs.org/support/holiday-giving/operation-turkey/), 3) House of Mercy (www.houseofmercyva.org/give-the-gift-of-a-holiday-meal/).
Greetings, Prince William – Hunger Action Month may be over, but guess what’s on the horizon: Thanksgiving Food Drives! To kick things off, the wonderful staff at ACTS is now accepting food and gift card donations for their Operation Give Thanks through November 19. You’ll feel great as you help provide a Happy Thanksgiving to those in need in our community! Please visit www.actspwc.org/about-us/news-events/operation-give-thanks-1 to learn more. Volunteers will be needed! Please contact Shirley at 703.441.8606 ext. 288 or email [email protected] for more information.
Both ACTS and SERVE continue to have an Urgent need for Food Pickup Drivers, age 21+ to support their food assistance programs on weekends. Volunteers drive to area grocery stores/restaurants to pick up food donations and deliver back to the appropriate warehouse. Be prepared to lift boxes weighing 30 pounds or more. Drivers for SERVE must commit to twice a month for at least 6 months. Training is provided at both agencies. This is a wonderful way to give back to the community, especially with the holidays approaching! For ACTS, please email [email protected], for SERVE please email [email protected] for more information.
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Greetings, Prince William – Historic Manassas, Inc. is preparing for the 38th Annual Fall Jubilee on October 2, and volunteers age 16+ are needed for various jobs from 7 am to 6:30 pm. Duties include set up, check-in performers, be a floater, and help tear down/clean up. It’s a fun-filled day of arts, crafts, good food, and good music, perfect if you need service hours! Please visit 38th Fall Jubilee 2021: Volunteer Sign Up Form (jotform.com) to sign up. Questions? Please email [email protected] to learn more.
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.
