Weekly Happenings
April 24, 2026
Greetings, Prince William! As we head into the weekend, let's take a look at the upcoming events and volunteer opportunities:
· Cri (Choice. Respect. Independence.) has an upcoming volunteer need for May 2nd from 11am until 2pm when they'll hold their Cri Community Fest 2026 at Wolf Trap. They're looking for parking attendants, activity booth helpers, food runners, floaters, and much more! Sign up or get more details here: https://tinyurl.com/5dj4zjh2
· Do you love gardening? Prince William County Parks & Recreation has a volunteer opportunity on May 17th from 10am until 1pm to clean up and beautify their pollinator garden. No experience or knowledge needed. This is also a great opportunity for scout and student volunteer hours! They have several other volunteer opportunities as well. You can find all of their volunteer opportunities with full details and the ability to sign up here: https://bit.ly/3Q0ojAE
· Reading is Fundamental Northern VA is recruiting volunteers age 18+ to support Title I schools in Prince William County. Duties include participating in classroom activities, special book distributions, book pick-ups and deliveries. Daytime availability and a vehicle are a must. They're also looking for volunteers with daytime availability to assist in the classrooms at Vaughan Elementary. This is a hands-on opportunity creating a STEAM project! See both of their volunteer opportunities and sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/3euhssnr
· If you love horse racing and care about supporting our veterans, we have a wonderful volunteer opportunity for you! Northern Virginia Veterans Association needs volunteers age 18 and up to sell raffle tickets at the Virginia Gold Cup on May 2nd at 9am until 4pm at the Virginia Gold Cup Grounds. Ticket sales will raise funds to support veterans and their families who are most vulnerable, including the elderly, low- income individuals, and those facing health challenges. Be prepared for prolonged standing, walking and engaging with attendees. Horse racing and supporting our wonderful veterans - what could be better?? Sign up or get more info here: https://tinyurl.com/34dbvx98
· Spend a Saturday morning fighting food insecurity! The wonderful staff at ACTS need Saturday morning Food Pickup Drivers age 18 and up to pick up donations from area grocery stores, convenience stores, and restaurants and deliver the donations to ACTS Hunger Prevention Center. Be prepared to lift up to 40 pounds. Volunteers can use either an ACTS vehicle or their own vehicle. You'll feel great as you spend your Saturday morning ensuring food that would otherwise get tossed in a dumpster will go to local families in need! More information: https://bit.ly/3QK6Qwu
· Are you a Food Rescue Hero? Join Northern Virginia Food Rescue on April 30th from 6pm until 7:30pm for their Volunteer Appreciation Night. This will be an evening to recognize, highlight accomplishments, and thank their volunteers for their service in fighting food insecurity in our community! If you're not a volunteer but curious about food rescue, you're welcome to join the celebration and learn how you can become a Food Rescue Hero! This family-friendly evening will include light refreshments, the chance to win raffle prizes and an opportunity to meet the staff/volunteers and network with those who work hard to fight hunger. Please note: this event requires an RSVP. https://tinyurl.com/mtr75dsr
· The Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps currently has two open opportunities. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network comprises 991 community-based units and almost 200,000 volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories. If you are interested in supporting the community during public health emergencies or responding to natural and manmade disasters, they're looking for you! View their volunteer opportunities and learn more here: https://bit.ly/4mBOVEl
· Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P) is a volunteer, eclectic group of animal lovers who believe pets are family and deserve to remain in their homes for life. Are you a pet lover? This might be the perfect fit for you! They're currently searching for cat cuddlers and committed kitty lovers! If this volunteer opportunity is the cat's meow in your eyes, check out their volunteer page and all current volunteer needs: https://bit.ly/4cnlGQI
· Since 1993, Washington English Center (WEC), a community-based program, has offered English and literacy training to low-income adult immigrants in the greater Washington area. They are currently looking for volunteers to help empower adult immigrants through English education, with online and in-person opportunities available. Interested in helping? Find the full details on their needs and sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/yn6rzfbw
· Join Girls on the Run of NOVA at their 5K Celebration being held May 16 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow and May 17 at Pentagon City in Arlington. Over 100 volunteers are needed for each 5K and there's no shortage of roles you can fill! Your group will feel great as they support the strength and confidence of these girls as they complete this celebratory run! Please consider helping them make this fun event a success by visiting their volunteer opportunity to learn more and signing up! https://bit.ly/4d8IxSl
· If you enjoy working with senior citizens, we have an exciting opportunity for you! The Area Agency on Aging is launching a new program called Senior Center Without Walls which will expand senior center programs into the community and reach older adults who currently face barriers to participation in the senior centers in Manassas and Woodbridge. Volunteers age 21 and up are needed to help with programs in areas such as nutrition, fitness, creative arts, games and more. Volunteer individually or as a team! Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3N53y5P
As a reminder, it's free to post on our website (www.volunteerpw.org) for any volunteer needs or community events you may be having! Posting on our website allows us to add your events to our weekly posts and is a great way to spread the word and connect with new volunteers in the community. If you know of other organizations who could benefit from this free service, please share this information with them so we can continue building a stronger community together!
We hope you have a great weekend!
