Provided by Volunteer Prince William
Volunteers needed on April 21 for the 9th Annual Upper Occoquan River Clean-up – 9:00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m. This extensive project has a whole number of places to start the day. Trash bags, water, gloves and refreshments provided. Please visit their website, pwtsc.org, to register and get all the specifics for the day. Please email Ed at efdandar@verizon.net to learn more.
The Minnieville Road Native Plant Buffer needs volunteers next Saturday March 24, 9:00 a. m.-12:00 noon for their next workday. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes and hat for the sun and come out to beautify the area. They are meeting in the parking lot for the K9 Gunner Dog Park. Your RSVP is much appreciated to alliance@pwconserve.org or (703) 490-5200.
ACTS in Dumfries needs handy volunteers to help with sprucing up and maintaining the facilities on either Tuesdays or Thursdays. They also need admin help at the front office during traditional business hours. Come join the great folks at ACTS by filling out the volunteer registration form on the website, actspwc.org, or email Tamika at tmartin2@actspwc.org to learn more.
Youth for Tomorrow is looking for volunteers to share hobbies and interests with the kids on weekends. If you have a little time please bring your interest to share with them such as sewing, gardening, cooking, golf, arts & crafts, jewelry, to name just a few. Please fill out the volunteer application with your resume at youthfortomorrow.org.
Project Mend A House is gearing up for their Spring Gala and need 25 volunteers to assist before and during the event on Saturday, April 25. The 2018 Art, Wine and All That Jazz Celebrity Awards Gala promises to be fantastic with Dionne Warwick and Jerry Mathers, who we of a certain age remember as that darling “The Beaver” character. There will be a VIP Reception and Celebrity Meet and Greet before the gala, silent auction and desert reception. Musicians Marcus Johnson, Caleb Green and Kevin Sasaki as well as artist John Joseph Holohan III will be featured. Please call Gina at (703) 792-7663 to register for this fun volunteer opportunity.
Serve our Willing Warriors is having their next volunteer orientation on Wednesday, March 28 from 6:00-7:00 p. m. at the Retreat in Haymarket. Come learn about all the super programs and services they provide to the members of the military. Please email them at volunteer@willingwarriors.org if you plan to attend. They also are having their next Ambassador training on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. This is the perfect way to enjoy community events and spread the word about all the good things happening at the Retreat.
Care Net is having their Run 4 Hope. Walk for Life 5K fun run and 1 Mile walk on Saturday April 14, beginning at 8:30 a. m. at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas. It’s a fun way to start your weekend. On line registration is just $15 and at the door is $20. Free T-shirt and wristband with registration. Kids 12 and under are free. Please register at voice4life.org or email drc@carenetprcs.org for more info.
Keep Prince William Beautiful has a fun new program for fitness enthusiasts to take action to be environmental stewards. This volunteer team is called Prince William Ploggers. Please call Lynda at (571) 285-3772 to get your Plogger team going.
The Autism Society of Northern VA is gearing up for the annual walk in the fall and need volunteers to join their planning committee. Tasks include coordination, outreach, recruitment, promotion, fundraising and logistics management. Please email them at volunteer@asnv.org to learn more.
Manassas Parks, Culture and Recreation is looking for volunteers to serve as instructors or assistants for a basic tech class for seniors. The curriculum includes navigating the internet, online banking, reading emails and attachments as well as basics of Microsoft Word. Please call Jean at (703) 257-8451 to learn more.
The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry invites you to their 40 days of Giving Campaign- 2018 Lenten Challenge. Gather your friends and family to pledge either a can a day or a dollar a day to support the many families in need. This campaign started Feb. 14 and goes through April 1- Easter Sunday. A full list and additional info can be found on their website: haymarketfoodpantry.org
The ARC Greater Prince William invites you and your family to their 5K Run/Walk/Roll on Saturday, April 28, 8:00 a. m. at Potomac Nationals Stadium. $25 for the first 100 participants, $30 early-bird registration before April 1 and then $40 regular price. Please visit arcgpw.org for more info and to register today!
Mark your calendars for April 18 at Chick-Fil-A in Lake Ridge to find more volunteer opportunities from area agencies. The event is 9:00 a. m.-10:30 a. m. Bring your friends for free coffee.
The Bull Run Rotary Club invites you to their annual Manassas Runway 10K, 5K or 1 mile run on the Manassas Airport Runway on Sunday, April 29 at 8:00 a. m. Please register online at bishopseventregistrations.com.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please call Volunteer Prince William. Jan can help you with the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) opportunities at (703) 369-5292 ext. 1, Shelley can help with any individual or group projects and send you weekly updates if you’d like. Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 2, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 3. Please volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
