Provided by Volunteer Prince William
Each week, Volunteer Prince William issues a “call to action,” listing a number of volunteer opportunities in the area.
Working with Children and Teens
- The Boys and Girls Club in Dumfries is looking for coaches this summer for basketball and volley ball teams. The program starts the week of June 17. Coaches must be over age 18 and assistant coaches must be over age 16. Please call Judy Moore at (703) 441-0611 ext. 2617 to learn more.
- SERVE needs volunteers to help with their summer reading program on Tuesdays and Fridays. Volunteers need to be over 16. Duties include create and run fun literary games, input client data for tracking outcomes and helping with the kids. Please email Navara to learn more.
Outdoor Volunteer Opportunities
- Merrimac Farm needs volunteers to weed, prune, watering plants and clean-up. Please wear long pants, long socks and sturdy shoes! Workdays this summer are June 8, June 22 and July 6, 9:00 a. m.-12:00 noon. Please RSVP to alliance@pwconserve.org or (703) 490-5200.
- The National Museum of the Marine Corps needs volunteers to become gallery docents and hospitality ambassadors. Volunteers must be age 16 or older. Please register online.
- Keep Prince William Beautiful needs volunteers for their annual litter survey on June 13, 8:30 a. m.-12:30 p. m. You’ll have a quick training then head out for the survey and return to the office for lunch. Please email them to volunteer.
- Keep Prince William Beautiful also needs volunteers to present programs to the campers at Veterans Park this summer. This is a great job for teens. Please email them to learn more.
Events
- The American Heart Association needs volunteers at the next race on Saturday, June 8, sponsored by Lawyers have Heart at The Washington Harbour in Georgetown. Tasks include start /finish line assistance, registration, water stops and post-race party. Please visit their website to learn more.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
- BEACON Adult Literacy needs volunteers for their summer conversations program July 16 through August 1 on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings -9:30-11:30 a. m. and evenings 7:00-9:00 p. m. Please email jng@osbva.org to learn more.
- House of Mercy is collecting new underwear and socks on Friday, May 31 from 10:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m. All sizes and gender needed. You can drive up to 8170 Flannery Court in Manassas, roll down your window and toss them in the donation bins to help those in need.
- Novant UVA Health System needs volunteers in their surgical services at the Manassas and Haymarket hospitals. They also need volunteers at the Aubergine Thrift Store in Old Town Manassas. Come be part of the team benefiting the community. Please call (571) 284-1278 or visit their website to learn more.
Meal Delivery/Working with Seniors
- Area Agency on Aging needs volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels mid-day in both the Manassas and Woodbridge communities. Meals are delivered Monday – Friday. They also need volunteer activity assistants at the Adult Day Healthcare Center for fun activities such as chess, checkers, dominos, and bingo and play musical instruments. Please visit their website for more info.
- The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers age 55+ to deliver noon meals through the Meals on Wheels Program. Shifts are just two to three hours and available throughout the area. RSVP members receive a mileage reimbursement and additional insurance coverage at no cost to the volunteer. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 to learn more.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please call Volunteer Prince William at (703) 369-5292 or visit our website. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
