Greetings, Prince William - When disasters strike, help is needed to operate Volunteer Reception Centers (VRC). Volunteer Prince William will be holding two virtual Volunteer Reception Center Information Sessions on January 25 at 10:30am and January 27 at 6:30pm. A Senior Emergency Management Specialist from the Prince William County Office of Emergency Management will conduct the virtual sessions and a Zoom link will be sent to those who register by filling out an online form at https://forms.gle/7GHhf422YAszULB16. Please contact Claudia at 571.292.5303 or email ccalderon@volunteerprincewilliam.org for more information.
- The folks at ACTS Hunger Prevention Center have an urgent need for Donation Drivers Wednesdays thru Sundays. Drivers can use an ACTS van or their own vehicle for food pickups. There's a variety of places to choose from, and you'll feel great as you deliver food which will help food insecure families in our community! Please contact Shirley at 703.441.8606, ext. 288 or SCouteau@actspwc.org to learn more.
- You can help fight hunger! The Community Feeding Taskforce Food Helpline urgently needs Spanish speaking volunteers who can assist with answering calls to the Helpline on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers will answer calls from those in need of food, redirect callers to a food pantry closest to where they live and arrange home deliveries for shut-ins. Training is provided; however, volunteers will work from home and must have their own computer and Internet access. It's a flexible schedule and call volume is low enough someone can do this while working from home. Please visit https://bit.ly/314ZgDn for more information and click on the Respond button to sign up.
- Do you enjoy coaching kids' sports? General Heiser Boys & Girls Club in Dumfries needs volunteer Volleyball and Basketball Coaches age 18+ for the upcoming spring season, early March thru mid-June. Basketball teams run Kindergarten and through high school; volleyball teams run 3rd grade through high school. Teams meet 2 evenings a week for practices and/or games; some Saturdays may also be needed. You'll feel great as you coach young sports enthusiasts and help them learn about teamwork! Please visit https://bit.ly/32Buhzo for details and click on the Respond button to sign up. Please email jmoore@bgcgw.org to learn more.
- Teens, if you need service hours, we've got a fun opportunity for you! Historic Manassas, Inc. is hosting Souper Bowl 2022 on February 4, 6pm-9pm, and volunteers age 16+ are needed as Souper Bowl Attendants/Servers. You'll have fun ladling out soup at this popular event which attracts up to 500 attendees! Please visit https://bit.ly/3eYrYt1 to sign up. Questions? Email Beverly@historicmanassasinc.org.
- 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.
- Dog lovers, we've got a great opportunity for you! PWC Dogs is looking for volunteers age 18+ to help with the ongoing management and support of the K9 Gunner Memorial Park in Woodbridge. Volunteers meet monthly to discuss dog park business, as well as support and staff in-person and virtual fundraising/friend-raising events. Dog ownership experience helpful but not required. You'll feel great as you help promote this dog-friendly park in our community! Please visit https://bit.ly/3pm4vH2 for more details.
- Wreaths Across America needs volunteers to help "retire" wreaths at local national cemeteries on two separate dates: 1) Saturday, January 22, the public is invited to "Wreaths Out" to assist in removing the wreaths from headstones from 8:00am to 5:00pm at both Arlington National Cemetery and Soldiers and Airmen's Home National Cemetery. The general public is welcome to attend; no registration is required. Please visit https://bit.ly/WreathsOutArlington or call 907.8585 for more information. 2) NOVA Veterans Association is sponsoring Wreath Removal at Quantico National Cemetery on January 29 beginning at 10am. Signup is required, please visit https://bit.ly/WreathRemovalQuantico to register. Please email Fred@novavets.org for more information. Both events are family-friendly.
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.
