Provided by Volunteer Prince William
Historic Manassas is gearing up for their annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival June 5 in Old Town Manassas. Volunteers age 16+ are needed 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to help with such duties as directing vendors, taking tickets for the small train ride, wiping down the small train after each ride and making sure masks are being worn. It’s a fun way for teens to earn some service hours! Please contact Melissa at melissa@historicmanassasinc.org to learn more.
Non-COVID-19 Opportunities:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Hike for Hope
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is hosting the 5th Annual Hike for Hope on June 12 at Claude Moore Park-Pavilion 2 in Sterling. This is a fun event which will let you get outdoors to enjoy fresh air, get some exercise and support a great cause! Staggered start times are available to keep everyone safe. Please visit bit.ly/3odaehj to register and learn more. Email Chair.Hike4Hope@gmail.com for more information. PS – Save the Date for the Manassas Out of the Darkness Walk Sept. 19 at Harris Pavilion! Visit afsp.org/Manassas for details.
Manassas Jazz Festival
Historic Manassas will be holding the Manassas Jazz Festival June 19 at the Manassas Museum Lawn. Volunteers age 18+ are needed beginning at 7:00 a.m. to help with directions, tickets, ID check, hand out wine glasses and pour beer. You get to support the event, enjoy the outdoor weather, and listen to some great jazz! Please visit bit.ly/2RankQq to sign up; email melissa@historicmanassasinc.org to learn more.
June Community Litter Cleanup
Mark those calendars! Keep Prince William Beautiful needs volunteers age 16+ for their June Community Litter Cleanup on June 19, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Volunteers aged 5 through 15 welcome but must volunteer with an adult. June’s focus will be on Graham Park Road in Dumfries. Volunteers will meet at Ginn Memorial Park (3876 Graham Park Rd.) and spread out from there to remove litter from public spaces in the community. Parking available on location, and please wear a mask at check-in. KPWB staff will provide all supplies; hand sanitizer and a first aid kit will be available. Please wear weather-appropriate clothes and close-toed shoes. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated and lots of smiles! Please sign up at volunteer.kab.org/opportunity/a2a4M0000010M9zQAE, contact Sean at smorrow@kpwb.org for more information.
Administrative Volunteer Needed
Prince William County Community Services is looking for an administrative-loving volunteer age 18+ who can assist with updating their referral provider listings. This need is on weekdays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Must be comfortable contacting community providers via phone or email, obtaining information, and compiling data. Please email Melinda at mbringham@pwcgov.org to learn more.
Gardening and Supporting Wildlife
Are you interested in gardening and supporting wildlife? Prince William Conservation Alliance is looking for dedicated volunteers who can join them most Saturdays from now until fall. Each Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, is spent weeding, pruning, and watering plants to make sure the Wildlife Garden at Merrimac Farm looks terrific for their visitors and animal friends. Families are welcome! Volunteers should wear long pants, long socks and sturdy shoes. Bring a smile, a hat, a bag lunch and bug spray! Please email alliance@pwconserve.org for more information.
RSVP’s VETS Program
RSVP’s VETS Program, which provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments, is starting back up, and volunteer drivers age “55 or better” are needed! Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check. It’s a wonderful way to give back and say “thank you” to our veterans for all they’ve done! Please email jhawkins@volunteerprincewilliam.org or call 571.292.5307 to learn more.
SERVE Hunger Resource Center
SERVE needs volunteers age 16+ in their Hunger Resource Center on Friday afternoons, 12:45 to 4:00 p.m. Volunteers will assist with packing food for distribution to clients as well as helping unload, sort and organize donated food as well cleaning/maintaining the warehouse. You’ll feel great as you help clients obtain healthy, nutritious food for their families! Please email ncannon@nvfs.org for more information.
COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities:
Spanish-Speaking Volunteers Needed
Spanish speakers! Prince William County Office of Emergency Management needs one or two volunteers age 18+ on weekdays at the Manassas Mall COVID vaccination site, located near Uptown Alley in the mall. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday- to Friday. Volunteers will act as English to Spanish translators between residents and County staff. Fluency in both English and Spanish are required. This is an ongoing need, and you’ll feel great helping those with limited English understand the critical information they need to receive their COVID vaccine! Please email lwallace@pwcgov.org for more information on how you can help.
Medical Reserve Corps
Support your local health department and your community during a public health emergency! Volunteers are needed to support several missions, including public health education and outreach, disease investigation, vaccine clinics, and more! Medical experience is not required; they have roles for everyone! Bilingual volunteers are especially needed. Volunteers must be 18 years of age, complete minimum training, and pass a state background check to serve. Please fill out an application at vamrc.org. Questions? Please email Amy at princewilliam@vamrc.org for more information.
Shelter Service Associates
American Red Cross needs volunteers to be Shelter Service Associates in the event of a disaster during COVID-19. Volunteers work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event, completing tasks necessary for shelter operations and providing assistance for disaster clients. Duties include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Please email ncgcvolrecruitment@redcross.org for more information.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please call Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292 or visit volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
