Good Morning Prince William - ACTS needs volunteers to assist staff in opening the ACTS Thrift Store to the public. Volunteers will work in a warehouse setting at the ACTS Thrift Store Donation Center located at 17690 Main Street, Dumfries. Thrift Store Donation Center volunteers primarily sort through donations and prepare them for sale in the Thrift Store. Note: All volunteers must complete and submit the online volunteer application found at https://actspwc.org/ prior to volunteering. If you are healthy, between 18 and 55 and able to lift 20 pounds or more, they need your help! Please contact the Thrift Store at 703.221.3298 or email Luke at lbrackney@actspwc.org to let them know your availability.
- 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.
- ACTS wants to know, are you ready to get out of the house and back into the world? Their Hunger Prevention Center needs help in the distribution side on Wednesdays and Fridays, in the receiving side Monday-Friday, and drivers to pick up donations from grocery stores on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Note: All volunteers must complete and submit the online volunteer application found at https://actspwc.org/ prior to volunteering. Please contact Shirley at scouteau@actspwc.org or call 703.441.8606 ext. 212 for more information on how you can get involved.
- The Alzheimer's Association is searching for volunteers to lead facilitation of some existing support and early stage groups in Manassas once the pandemic subsides. Volunteer Support Group & Early Stage Facilitators help group participants develop coping methods and encourage caregivers and family members to maintain their personal, physical and emotional health. Support groups provide a place for friends and family to share valuable information, caregiving tips and concerns about their loved ones with Alzheimer's. Experience working with Alzheimer's patients is desirable, training is provided. Please email bedonnelly@alz.org to learn more.
- American Red Cross is in dire need of blood at this time due to the COVID-19 crisis. Manassas Church of the Brethren, 10047 Nokesville Road, Manassas 20110, will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, August 28, 10am-4pm. The Red Cross follows all CDC, FDA, and FEMA guidelines and the Blood Drives have been labeled an Essential Activity. Please visit https://rcblood.org/2WHHr70 to sign up for a time slot. Questions? Call the church office 703.368.4783 and leave a message; calls will be returned.
- American Red Cross is also in need of 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.
- House of Mercy is preparing kids to go Back to School, and they're looking for donations of school supplies, as well as new shoes for both kids and adults. Donated items can be dropped off at their offices, 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas 20109, before August 10. Please call 703.659.1636 or visit houseofmercyva.org to learn more.
- Prince William Food Rescue (PWFR) can still use volunteer Food Rescue Heroes as the program is super busy delivering food to both ACTS and SERVE homebound clients. Home food deliveries are no contact and follow social distancing guidelines. PWFR is an app-based program enabling volunteers to pick up viable, close to expiration food from supermarkets, restaurants, food pantries, etc., and then deliver it to a program that can immediately use the food. More info on PWFR may be found at https://pwfoodrescue.org/. Please contact Shirley at scouteau@actspwc.org or call 703.441.8606 ext. 212 for more information.
- Prince William Solid Waste Division and Keep Prince William Beautiful are joining forces for their Fix-it-Fair on October 17 in conjunction with Prince William Recycles Day. Handy, tinkerer volunteers are needed-if you like to repair small appliances, clocks, jewelry etc. you would help promote reuse practices to reduce waste. Fix-It events provide members of the community the opportunity to bring salvageable items for repair and subsequent reuse. Social distancing will be enforced to maximize the safety of fixers, volunteers and attendees. Please send an email to PWRecyles@pwcgov.org with your name, phone and fix-it specialties.
- The Salvation Army is collecting items for seniors and vulnerable populations. You can help by creating care packages from the security of your own home and safely dropping items at their Prince William location in Woodbridge. Food items such as canned soups/other dry or canned foods are requested. Non-food items such as socks, toiletries, diapers/baby wipes and sanitizing supplies are also needed. Donated items can be dropped off at 1483 Old Bridge Road, Woodbridge Suite 102, Woodbridge 22192. Please email Angela at soriano@uss.salvationarmy.org or call 202.345.2238 to learn more.
- SERVE needs donated canned vegetables to provide healthy choices for their food assistance clients! Donations can be brought to SERVE's Hunger Resource Center loading dock on weekdays, 8am-4pm, where they will be safely accepted. All veggies are welcome, but they have a big need for canned corn. Please contact Navara at ncannon@nvfs.org to learn more.
- Serve Our Willing Warriors in Haymarket needs volunteers age 21 and up to directly assist Warrior families during their check in and check out at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run. Volunteers should be available Wednesday and/or Friday mornings. Just an hour of your time will be a meaningful way to thank our veterans who have given so much for our country! Please contact Sarah at ford@willingwarriors.org for more information
- StreetLight Community Ministries urgently needs donations of nonperishable food for their Food Pantry so they can continue giving aid to our homeless and impoverished neighbors during this pandemic. Donations will be accepted every Tuesday, 9:30am-11:30am. Please email ashaffner@thestreetlight.org to learn more.
- USO Quantico West is recruiting volunteers to help with special events, work the front desk, or simply provide a friendly, listening ear to a service member in need. It's a wonderful way to help and thank a service member for all they do for our freedom! Please contact Yanci at ybeers@usometro.org for more information on how you can get involved.
If you are looking for other opportunities, please don't forget to call our wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William at 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
