Greetings, Prince William! On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, we were honored to celebrate Parole, Probation, and Pretrial Week with a special luncheon recognizing our local Parole and Probation Officers at Manassas Museum. Their partnership and collaboration with Volunteer Prince William play an important role in supporting our Alternative Service Program and creating opportunities for individuals to make positive changes. Thank you to all our local Parole and Probation Officers for your hard work, professionalism, and continued service to our community. We are grateful for all that you do.
Did you know the Prince William Public Libraries have a Books by Mail service? If you live in Prince William County, Manassas, or Manassas Park and have a temporary or long-term physical disability or impairment that keeps you from visiting the library, you may qualify for free book delivery right to your home! You can sign up online or print the application out and mail it in. Once approved, you can start borrowing large print books, audiobooks on CD, DVDs and Blu-Rays. Print your application here: https://tinyurl.com/48jsektp
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has several upcoming adoption events and needs volunteers to help dogs get adopted! Dates of upcoming adoption events with volunteer openings:
· August 2nd in Alexandria
· August 9th in Rockville
· August 16th in Falls Church
They need dog handlers to hold a dog's leash during the event and talk up the dog to potential adopters. Volunteer drivers are also needed to drive dogs to and from adoption events. Visit their organization page and see all their volunteer opportunities listed at the bottom: https://tinyurl.com/3vwdsnwk
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community? Prince William Area Agency on Aging is looking for you! They are seeking volunteers aged 21 and up to help brighten the days of the seniors in a new program called Senior Center Without Walls! Whether it's helping greeting attendees, assisting in an arts and crafts class, setting up/breaking down programs, or teaching others how to play pinochle, we need you to make a huge impact!!! They've extended the program into the community to those seniors who face different barriers such as mobility challenges and transportation limitations. Together we can help older adults stay connected, active, and reduce social isolation! For more information or to sign up: https://bit.ly/44R6wA2
Join House of Mercy to support local families this school season! You can volunteer for the Back-to-School 2026 event and assist with school supply distribution. Volunteers will sort through supplies July 27-31 with AM and PM shifts available. On Saturday, August 1, House of Mercy will also require help with the distribution of items. Volunteers as young as 12 can assist. For more information or to sign up, visit their volunteer opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/5yru9jm2
The Town of Dumfries will be having a town creek cleanup on Saturday, August 8th from 9am until noon. Spend your day outdoors making a difference at the creek with the cleanup beginning at the Jeff Simpson Community Center. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/3b6f8umv
Grace United Methodist Church ESL Program is looking for volunteer teachers and teachers' aides for their fall semester. Classes are held Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 9pm. You'll help English learners improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills. Give the gift of life-changing skills to help our neighbors prosper in their communities! For more information or to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/3tpknk4x
The Quantico Conservation Volunteer Program (CVP) engages community members, veterans, and students in hands-on conservation, habitat restoration, and environmental education projects that support Marine Corps Base Quantico's natural resource management goals. They are seeking a motivated and organized Conservation Outreach Intern to help grow and strengthen this dynamic program. By the end of the internship, the intern will understand the principles of effective volunteer management, gain experience in nonprofit operations, build skills in community engagement, strengthen their knowledge, and so much more! Find out more or sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfcrrte
We Are Artistic is a youth-led organization for artists, people who appreciate art, and those who are artistic. We are Artistic has several volunteer needs such as a Community Service Lead, Outreach Volunteer, Development Volunteers, Volunteer Copy Editor, Volunteer Magazine Editor, and more! If you appreciate art, these fun volunteer opportunities might be exactly what you're looking for! For more information, visit their profile to see all their volunteer listings: https://bit.ly/4vHtt3D
Prince William County Department of Parks and Recreationis looking for Junior Preservationists. Volunteers will work with historic preservation staff and other volunteers to learn more about how historic sites are run, how artifacts are cared for, and maybe tackle a special project suitable to your age range. You can also assist with special events like summer camps and the daily operations of Ben Lomond Historic Site. For Junior Preservationists, volunteers 13 to 15 will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian while volunteering. For more information or to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/4knbbz5x
BEACON is currently recruiting volunteer English facilitators and substitutes for the upcoming Fall Learning Circles. Session runs from September 15 to November 3 and meets online via Zoom. They're looking for passionate individuals to help adult ESOL studentsbuild confidence and strengthen their English conversation skills. No teaching experience or additional language skills are required- all training and materials are provided. This is an opportunity to connect with others, inspire learners, and help students achieve their goals while gaining valuable experience and new friendships. If you're interested, sign up for a volunteer information session to learn more! https://tinyurl.com/4aefj99r
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