Provided by Volunteer Prince William
Volunteer Prince William serves as a clearing house for volunteer opportunities throughout the area. Here are some of this week’s available positions:
A Day of Plogging
Please join Keep Prince William Beautiful March 28 for a day of plogging-outdoor fun, exercise, and community beautification in Haymarket, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.! Pick up litter as you move around the neighborhood and earn a coupon from Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Shop! Meet at Cookies and Cream, 14650 Washington Street, Haymarket; event starts promptly at 11:00 a.m. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early for registration and a brief introduction to the event. Sign up in advance.
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to work on a house in Manassas. Donated lunches to the construction volunteers are also needed. Lunch is as easy as sandwiches, chips and a drink! Both needs run through early March. Please sign up on their volunteer calendar. For more information, please call 703.369.6708.
Volunteer Parent Education Facilitators
Virginia Cooperative Extension is seeking Volunteer Parent Education Facilitators to lead Parenting classes and workshops throughout the greater Prince William area. Ideal candidates have parented a child in the age group they lead, are passionate about parenting, able to commit to leading two seven-week parenting classes within the first two years of completing training. Orientation is March 2. Must attend training dates on March 21 and 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and March 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Please email Carolina to learn more.
Food Drive
Manassas Hunger & Homeless Outreach is holding their Quarterly Food Drive March 14, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Safeway in Bristow, benefiting their local Food Pantry partner in Manassas. Volunteers are needed to help collect donations. Please call 571-406-3520 or email mhhoministries@gmail.com for more information.
Clean the Stream
Clean the Stream needs volunteers on Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the stream adjacent to Sudley Manor Drive in Manassas. Please email waterquality@pwswcd.org to learn more.
Monte Carlo Night
Serve Our Willing Warriors is hosting Monte Carlo Night on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed in many ways to make this a successful event to support their families. Please email Sarah to learn more.
Vietnam War Commemoration
Capital Caring needs volunteers to support the Welcome Home Vietnam War Commemoration March 29 at National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle. Duties include setup, greet attendees, registration table and much more. Please email kknoble@capitalcaring.org to learn more.
Tea and Fashion Show
House of Mercy cordially invites you to their Annual Tea and Fashion Show on Sunday March 29, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Manassas Park Community Center. High Tea, raffles, and fashion show are included in your ticket for just $40 to support the center’s programs. Lots of sponsor opportunities are also available in their program for your business or organization. Please visit their website to learn more.
Fixers Needed
Prince William Solid Waste Division needs handy, fixer volunteers for their Fix it Fair on June 13 at Chinn Park Library. If you like to repair small appliances, clocks, jewelry, etc., you would help promote reuse practices to reduce waste. Please email your name, phone and fix-it specialties by March 13.
Thrift Store Volunteers
Church of the Rock needs volunteers to help in their thrift store in Dumfries. Shifts are Monday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Retirees welcome! Please contact Pastor Graham at 571.418.1095 for more information.
Social Media Coordinator Needed
David J Cobb Foundation is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to promote the foundation and events/ fundraisers, engage the public and increase online presence. The volunteer should have the ability to attend events to take pictures. For more information, please email volunteer@djcfoundation.org.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) needs volunteers who can help fourth grade students learn to be “Safe at Home!” Volunteers should be at least 55, available during the school day and comfortable with presenting an interactive lesson in a school setting. Training is provided. You’ll feel great as you teach youngsters the skills they need to cope with being home alone! Please contact Jan at 571.292.5307 to learn more.
Preparing Meals at SERVE
SERVE needs volunteer groups (6-8 people) to prepare and serve meals to the 60-70 residents of their Manassas shelter. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to be on site at the shelter. Groups can prepare offsite and deliver or bring ingredients and prepare and serve onsite in the shelter kitchen. Open Dates: Dinner April 12 (Easter), Brunch May 24 and Brunch/Dinner May 25 (Memorial Day). It’s not too early to sign up! Please email jrmartinez@nvfs.org for more details.
Master Financial Educator Volunteer Training
Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their next Master Financial Educator Volunteer training April 2 through May 21 at the McCoart and Ferlazzo government centers. Please visit pwcgov.org/money for more info.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please to call our team at Volunteer Prince William, 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
