Provided by Volunteer Prince William
Volunteer Prince William maintains a list of the volunteer opportunities throughout Prince William. Here are just a few of them:
The Arts
- In celebration of Black History Month, The Center for the Arts will feature the works of James & Zsudayka Nzinga Terrell until March 4. The public is welcome to meet the artists at a free reception on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 6:00-8:00 p. m. This event is hosted by the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at the Center for the Arts, 9419 Battle Street, Historic Downtown Manassas.
- The Center for the Arts needs volunteer docents Monday – Friday during the day. This volunteer opportunity includes greeting visitors and sharing the Center’s history and programs. Please call Jordan at (703) 330-2787 to learn more.
Training and Instruction
- Agape Love in Action needs volunteers to teach basic computer classes at the Manassas Senior Center on Tuesdays for two hours. Please email Corliss for more info, agapeloveinaction@gmail.com.
- Virginia Cooperative Extension invites you to a number of free classes this month. The classes include VHDA First Time Buyers workshop on Saturday Feb. 9, 9:00 a. m.-3:00 p. m. at Ferlazzo Center, Woodbridge; Small Business Workshop on Feb. 20, 1:00-3:00 p. m. at Financial Empowerment Center, Woodbridge; and Getting Ready for Taxes on Feb. 13, 1:00-3:00 p. m. at Financial Empowerment Center and Feb. 21, 7:00-9:00 p. m. at Ashton Avenue offices. Please call Joanne at (703) 792-5891 for more info.
- Literacy Volunteers is gearing up for their next tutor training on March 2 and 16. Come get all the tools and skills to help another with their literacy needs. Please call (703) 670-5702 to register.
- Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their Certified Master Financial Educator Volunteer Training. There are two classes: on Wednesdays, 1:00-4:00 p. m. March 6 – May 1, and Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p. m. April 29-June 24. You will be fully trained to present credit and debit management, spending plans, cash management, identity theft, savings and investments personal financial coaching and more. One time registration of $75 includes a background check. Please visit pwcgov.org/money then click on volunteer to learn more.
- Saved Hands Foundation needs volunteers to be instructors, write grants and help in the office. Please visit savedhandsfoundation.org to learn more and register as a volunteer.
- Catholic Charities Hogar Center is looking volunteers to assist students with job applications, resumes, and mock interviews to prepare them for the workforce. Please email volunteer.newcomer@ccda.net to learn more.
Outdoor Volunteering
- The Quantico Creek Clean-up, in partnership with the Town of Dumfries, is Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9:00 a. m.-12:00 noon. This is a great way to solve the plastic pollution in the creek. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but please wear boots and dress for the weather. Please contact waterquality@pwswcd.org to learn more.
- The Tough Mudder is coming to Silver Lake in Haymarket on June 1-2. This team oriented 8-10 mile obstacle course will have thousands of participants. Volunteers are needed in lots of locations and duties. You won’t want to miss this fun event. Please visit toughmudder.com/events/volunteer-information. This event is hosted by the PWC Office of Tourism.
- Leesylvania State Park needs volunteers for their monthly shoreline cleanups to pick up trash and driftwood. The work days are Feb. 16, March 23, April 13 and May 18. Please register by calling the visitor center at (703) 583-6904 so they have your name to waive the park entry fee.
Events
- Serve our Willing Warriors is having their Annual Monte Carlo Night on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Regency Dominion Clubhouse. This promises to great fun and for a great cause. Please visit willingwarriors.org/events to purchase tickets and learn more.
- Here’s a huge cheers to ACTS! in celebration of their 50th Anniversary of service to our community. You are cordially invited to their Gala on Feb. 28 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, 6:00-9:00 p. m. There are sponsorships available to help them meet a $50,000 matching gift! Please visit actspwc.org/gala to learn more.
Food Distribution and Meals
- Volunteers are needed at The Catholic Charities Saint Lucy Food Distribution Hub in Manassas to help sort, package and perhaps deliver food items to local food pantries in the area in 40-pound boxes. Hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Come help families in need. Please email dbeard@ccda.net to learn more.
- 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 are 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.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
- The American Heart Association needs volunteers for their Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction event on March 6, 8 and 9 in Washington, D.C. Please visit their website to register for specific shifts and location: heartsdelightwineauction.org.
- Novant Health/ UVA Health System need volunteers to assist in the surgical services departments at both locations (Manassas and Haymarket). Tasks include taking care of patients, turning over rooms and restocking supplies. Shifts are Monday-Friday either 9:00 a. m.-12:00 noon or 12:00 noon to 3:00 p. m. There is also a need for volunteers in the thrifts store and gift shops. Please call the volunteer services office at (703) 369-8173, or apply online: novanthealthuva.org/giving/volunteering.
- ACTS has a great way for you to celebrate spring by donating to their Prom Shop so more girls can enjoy that special day. They are collecting dresses, shoes, new make-up and accessories to share with the kids. Please call Lydia at (703) 441-8606 ext. 249 to learn more.
- The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps needs both medical and non-medical volunteers to join their ranks. These volunteers are trained to respond to public health emergencies as well as day to day activities. They offer tons of training topics to build your skillset. Please call Amy at (703) 792-7341 to learn more.
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.
