Good Morning Prince William - We want to assure everyone that during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, Volunteer Prince William will continue advertising volunteer needs from our partners in the community. For the latest information on COVID-19, please visit www.cdc.gov/covid19 and Prince William Emergency Information at https://emergency.pwcgov.org/.
- Serve Our Willing Warriors is hosting Monte Carlo Night on March 28 at 6:30pm. Volunteers are needed in a variety of ways to make this a successful event to support their families. Please email Sarah at volunteer@willingwarriors.org for more information.
- Capital Caring needs volunteers to support the Welcome Home Vietnam War Commemoration March 29 at National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle. Duties include set-up, greet attendees, registration table and much more. Please email kknoble@capitalcaring.org for more information.
- Keep Prince William Beautiful is holding a day of plogging-outdoor fun, exercise, and community beautification in Haymarket, on March 28, 11am-1pm. Pick up litter as you move around the neighborhood and earn a coupon from Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Shop! Meet at Cookies and Cream, 14650 Washington Street in Haymarket; event starts at 11am. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early for registration and a brief introduction. Sign up in advance at http://bit.ly/2VqRrmg.
- House of Mercy invites you to their Annual Tea and Fashion Show on March 29, 3:30-5pm at Manassas Park Community Center. High Tea, raffles, and fashion show are included in your ticket for just $40 to support the center's programs. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, maintenance and clean up-many hands make for lighter work! Just an hour or two out of your weekend will help House of Mercy raise funds for their food pantry. Please sign up online at https://houseofmercyva.org/afternoon-tea-fashion-show/.
- Virginia Cooperative Extension is having their next Master Financial Educator Volunteer training beginning April 2nd-May 21st at the McCoart and Ferlazzo government centers. Please visit pwcgov.org/money for more info.
- Prince William Conservation Alliance is holding a Wildlife Garden Workday at Merrimac Farm April 4, 9am-12pm. Help wake up the garden for spring and prepare for the upcoming Bluebell Festival! It's loads of fun watching wildlife, learning about native plants/pollinators, and getting ideas for your own backyard. Meet at the Stone House, 15014 Deepwood Lane, Nokesville 20181. All ages welcome, children under 12 must have parental supervision. Please RSVP to alliance@pwconserve.org or call 703.490.5200.
- CareNet Pregnancy Resource Center is looking for volunteers to support their Walk for Life on April 18 at Harris Pavilion in Manassas. Volunteers will help set up prior to the event and break down/clean up once the walk is finished. Volunteers can participate in the walk. Please email fast1edd@aol.com for more information. Walkers can register at org/bettertogether.
- Prince William Solid Waste Division needs handy, fixer volunteers for their Fix it Fair on June 13 at Chinn Park Library. If you like to repair small appliances, clocks, jewelry etc. you would help promote reuse practices to reduce waste. Please email your name, phone and fix-it specialties to adaniels@kpwb.org. by March 13.
- The wonderful folks at ACTS have an urgent need for donations of personal hygiene items, diapers, wipes, pasta, peanut butter, jelly and dog food to their Hunger Prevention Center. Please call 703.441.8606 for more information.
- ACTS is also in need of groups to prepare meals and donate kid-friendly snacks for residents of their Beverly Warren Shelter. It's a fun project for you and some friends to prepare a nutritious meal that homeless residents will enjoy! Please call the shelter at 703.221.3188 to learn more.
- American Cancer Society is searching for volunteer drivers age 18+ to provide rides to and from treatments in the Prince William area through their Road to Recovery program. Volunteers must have a good driving record, current driver's license, proof of auto insurance and access to a safe and reliable vehicle. To learn more or sign up to volunteer, please visit cancer.org/drive, contact Anna at anna.somers@cancer.org or call 703.213.5386.
- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) needs volunteers age 55+ to drive veterans or spouses to their doctor's appointments. It's very easy to help these individuals get the care they need while remaining in their homes. RSVP members receive a mileage reimbursement and additional insurance coverage at no cost to the volunteer. Please call Jan at 571.292.5307 to learn more.
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.
