Provided by Volunteer Prince William
Volunteer Prince William maintains a list of the volunteer opportunities available throughout greater Prince William. Every week, they issue a call to action, listing current opportunities.
Historic Manassas Soup’s On Event
Historic Manassas needs volunteers for their Annual Soup’s On Event on Friday, Feb. 7, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. You’ll be assigned to a designated shop to serve soup. Super fun event. Please email Melissa to join the fun.
CASA
CASA is looking for advocates for to help abused and neglected kids in our community. Come see how you can make a difference to these kids. The next volunteer information session is on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at their Manassas office. Please call (703) 330-8145 to reserve your spot.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is looking for coaches for the Spring 2020 season. Lace up your sneakers and come inspire girls in grade 3-8 to be strong, confident and healthy. You do not need to be a runner to coach. You just need to serve as a role model by showing up prepared and on time, listening attentively and demonstrating a positive attitude. Commitment is two to three hours per week for a 10-week session with additional time for training and the 5K race. The season starts March 2. Please visit their website to learn more.
Outdoor Volunteering
Habitat for Humanity needs volunteers to prepare and bring lunch to the construction volunteers working on the newest house in Manassas, until Feb. 15. It’s as easy as sandwiches, chips and a drink! Please sign up on their volunteer calendar.
Prince William Solid Waste Division needs handy, fixer volunteers for their Fix it Fair sometime this spring. 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 to pwrecylces@pwcgov.org.
Historic Dumfries needs an electrician to check out an outside security light that’s started to strobe. Please call Lisa at (703) 221-2218 for more info.
The 2020 Big Spring Neabsco Creek Cleanup is Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Volunteers are needed to help with this fun event. You’ll meet at Neabsco Eagles Park, 15801 Neabsco Road. They’ll provide litter bags, grabbers, gloves and light refreshments. Please wear boots for this event. Please email secretary@pwtsc.org to learn more.
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@pwcswcd.org to learn more.
Keep Prince William Beautiful invites you to adopt a spot near you. It’s a great way to spruce up your neighborhood. Please email Laura to learn more.
Monte Carlo Night
Serve Our Willing Warriors is hosting a Monte Carlo Night on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed in a host of different ways to make this a successful event to support their families. Please email Sarah to learn more.
Medical Volunteering
Novant Health UVA Health System needs volunteers at their three gift shops. Please register online or call (703) 369-8173 to learn more.
The Alzheimer’s Association is looking for support group facilitators to help participants develop coping skills, share valuable info, caregiving tips and more. Preferred skills include professional healthcare experience, experience working with people affected by Alzheimer’s, comfort with expression of emotion and good listening skills. Please call Ben at (703) 766-9007 to learn more.
Literacy Volunteers
The Literacy Council of Nova needs volunteer tutors to teach English at the Lorton Senior Center on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The curriculum and lesson plans are provided. Please email Amy to learn more.
BEACON Adult Literacy is recruiting volunteers to become instructors in the Manassas area for their ESOL programs. No second language or teaching experience needed as they will give you all the training needed to be successful. Volunteers teach for two hours in either morning or evening classes. Please call (571) 428-2507 to learn more.
Master Financial Educator Training
Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their next Master Financial Educator Volunteer training April 2 to May 21 at the McCoart and Ferlazzo government centers. Please visit pwcgov.org/money for more info.
The Arts
The Kennedy Center invites volunteers age 40 and under to their Second Annual Carrying the Torch Forward Service Day. Please email Jessica to learn more.
Working with Veterans
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers age 55+ to drive veterans or spouses to their doctors’ appointments. It’s very easy to help these individuals get the care they need while remaining in their homes. 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.
