Call to Action - February 24, 2023
Greetings, Prince William - March 11 must be National Community Cleanup Day because we have not one, but two opportunities for cleanups. You'll feel awesome as you get out in the fresh air with your friends and family and help to beautify our community!
- Keep Prince William Beautiful Community Cleanup at Andrew Leitch Park in Dale City, March 11, 9am-12pm. Parking available at 5301 Dale Boulevard, Dale City 22193. Please visit http://bit.ly/3EC1B9j for more information and to sign up. Please email abrown@kpwb.org for more information.
- Leopold's Preserve in Broad Run is holding a Volunteer Trash Cleanup at their facility March 11, 9am-12pm for volunteers age 16+. Since there will be heavier trash to be picked up (appliances, car parts, etc.) volunteers must be at least 16 and should wear close toed treaded shoes, long sleeves and pants. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a hat, they will provide trash bags and grabbers. Please visit http://bit.ly/3kncBk0 for more information and to sign up.
- BEACON for English Language & Literacy is recruiting Volunteer Teachers, Tutors and Substitutes for their spring classes, March 20-June 8. Volunteers are provided with a formal textbook curriculum that incorporates listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Volunteers use the textbook to develop a lesson plan that provides additional opportunities for practice that emphasizes conversation practice and student engagement. You'll feel great as you help adults gain the confidence and learn the language skills needed to get a job, communicate with their children's teachers, talk with their doctor, or pursue higher education! Apply today - please visit https://beaconliteracy.org/get-involved/volunteer-application/ or email Jmorazuniga@osbva.org for more information.
- Birthright of Woodbridge is looking for volunteers to offer loving, confidential, non-judgmental support to those who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant. Many volunteer opportunities are available, full training and mentorship is provided for volunteers so you can best help the women who need you! Volunteers are needed both mornings and afternoons. Please email woodbridge@birthright.org or call 703.583.1178 for more information.
- You can make a difference in the life of a child! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) needs volunteers age 21+ who care about children growing up in a safe, permanent and loving home. The staff will hold their next Virtual Information Sessions on March 8, 6pm-7pm, and a second session on March 22, 6pm-7pm. Learn how you can help protect abused and neglected children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Please email jpolen@casacis.org or call 703.330.8145 to receive the link to the meeting.
- Catholic Charities' Virginia Refugee Student Achievement Program (VRSAP) needs volunteers to help tutor students on an ongoing basis. This program supports children for up to five years after arrival and assists refugee students in target areas so that they will be successful in school. Tutors assist children with tutoring, school supplies, computers, referrals for counseling, academic services, testing, and other needs. Please visit http://bit.ly/3uBxVnP to sign up. Please email LeaAnn.Gross@ccda.net to learn more.
- Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia (GOTR NOVA) is looking for volunteers age 16+ to coach a girls' running team at Bayvue Apartments in Woodbridge during their upcoming season, March 6-May 21. This team practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm-6:15pm. Coaches are asked to commit for the 10-week season, with a few additional hours required for Coach Training and the GOTR NOVA season-ending 5K celebration. You'll feel great as you transform and empower the lives of these young girls! Please visit http://bit.ly/3I5W2B7 for details and registration, email niriarte@gotrnova.org to learn more.
- The dedicated staff at Grace United Methodist Church needs volunteers to be Teachers and Helpers for their next session of English as a Second Language (ESL), April 4 thru June 8. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm-9pm at the church located at 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas 20110. You'll feel wonderful as you help learners improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills! Please email esl@umcgrace.org to learn how you can make a difference.
- *Virtual Opportunity* Historic Dumfries is seeking an experienced volunteer to help with submitting grants to make The Lee Lansing Research Library more accessible, and to help promote the upcoming 250th commemoration of local history and Revolutionary War history. Your help would directly impact Historic Dumfries as your advice will help the Executive Director prepare to submit two very impactful grants for this small community! Please email info@historicdumfriesva.org for more information.
- Haul out your brooms and dustrags! Historic Dumfries also needs someone age 18+ to help clean The Weems-Botts Museum! This unique opportunity gives participants a chance to work within the historic house as they carefully vacuum, clean, and help maintain a safe and dust-free setting for their beautiful community collections. The Executive Director will work with participants and will provide training along with all needed materials. You'll feel great as you help maintain historic structures and artifacts ranging from the 1700s-1900s! Please email info@historicdumfriesva.org to learn more.
- Help fight hunger both locally and internationally! Lutheran Church of the Covenant and Woodbridge Rotary Club are hosting the 8th Annual Rise Against Hunger packaging event March 18, 9am-2:30pm at Neabsco Elementary School, 3800 Cordell Avenue, Woodbridge 22193. Lots of volunteers are needed to help set up, pack meals and clean up - the goal is to package 30,000 meals. All ages welcome! Volunteers are also asked to bring non-perishable foods that day for the families at Neabsco Elementary. Can't make this event? You can also donate funds online to cover the costs of ingredients; the goal is $12,000. Please visit https://bit.ly/3JYkln6 to sign up and donate.
- Mark Your Calendars! After a two-year hiatus, the NVFS Strikes for Stronger Families Bowl-a-Thon is returning on March 18! This in-person event will be held at Bowl America Bull Run, 10641 Balls Ford Road, Manassas; funds raised will support the SERVE campus. It's fun for the whole family, so gather up your team of 5 bowlers and sign up today! Registration closes March 1st. Please visit nvfs.org/events/bowl-a-thon/ for more information, email jwarren@nvfs.org for more information and to register your team.
- Pink Space Theory has all sorts of volunteer opportunities open for talented individuals! Newsletter Content Contributor, STEM Lesson Creator, Grant Writer and STEM Speaker are just a few of the opportunities available to get young minds excited about learning! Please email volunteermanager@pinkspacetheory.org for more information.
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.
