Greetings, Prince William - Breaking News: Prince William Food Rescue is at the Prince William County Fair through August 21, and they need volunteers to help share information about food rescue, and also to collect food donations. The location on the fairgrounds is Agriculture Barn C (Ponies & Pets). Not only do you get to help collect food which will go to local families in need, you also get Free admission to the fair! Please visit https://bit.ly/3yJfkGo to sign up and learn more.
- Do you know a local nonprofit deserving special recognition, especially after this past year? The wonderful staff at Prince William Living announce their annual "Giving Back Award," which recognizes outstanding not-for-profit organizations in Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County. Nominations are now open! Visit www.princewilliamliving.com/givingbackaward/ to nominate your favorite organization - deadline for nominations is Midnight, August 31, 2021. Nominees must be a 501(c)(3) organization, work in Prince William or Greater Manassas and be located in Prince William or Greater Manassas.
- Brain Injury Services is searching for volunteers interested in being matched in one-on-one friendships with adult survivors of brain injuries who are receiving services. Brief training and once a month minimum outings with your client required. Please contact Michelle at mthyen@braininjurysvcs.org or call 703.451.8881 ext. 232 to learn how you can help.
- CASA Virginia is recruiting candidates age 17+ to be part of its AmeriCorps program Moving Forward Corps NOVA for the period 9/1/2021-8/31/2022. Successful candidates for this full-time position will provide services to community members in different areas, such as Citizenship, Immigration, Virginia Driver's Privilege Card, Taxes (VITA program), Employment, Resources, CHAP and other programs. Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish, possess excellent organizing skills, be skilled in computers and have basic skills in Google Sheets/Excel. For more information, please call 571.320.1760 or email jnavarrete@wearecasa.org.
- English as a Second Language and Immigrant Ministries (ESLIM) needs an experienced volunteer to teach ESL for beginning level adult learners at Grace United Methodist in Manassas. Previous teaching experience preferred; assistance will be available. Needed Monday or Thursday nights for ten weeks, starting in September. Please submit volunteer application available on org to be considered. Please email connie.hauer@eslim.org to learn more.
- Historic Manassas needs fun-loving volunteers age 21+ to support the 10th Annual Bands, Brew and Barbeque Festival scheduled for September 4 in Old Town Manassas. They needs lots of hands to help set up, give directions, check IDs, pour beer and much more. You can make this a successful event and enjoy live music as well! Please visit HMI EVENTS: Volunteer Sign up Form (jotform.com) to sign up; email Beverly@historicmanassasinc.org to learn more.
- House of Mercy needs volunteers to support their 15th Anniversary Food Truck Festival August 28, 8am-5pm. The event will bring together some of the best food for purchase Northern Virginia has to offer along with entertainment, prize raffles, and tours of the behind-the-scenes workings of the food pantry. Your help make this a successful event! Please visit https://bit.ly/2VUzM90 to view the slots available and sign up. Questions? Email akellogg@houseofmercyva.org to learn more.
- Keep Prince William Beautiful needs volunteers age 16+ for their August Community Cleanup, August 21, 9am-12pm. Volunteers age 5-15 welcome but must volunteer with an adult. The cleanup will focus on Graham Park Road in Dumfries. Volunteers will meet at Ginn Memorial Park, 3876 Graham Park Road; parking will be available on location. Please wear a mask at check-in. KPWB staff will provide all supplies and hand sanitizer and a first aid kit will also be on hand. Please wear weather-appropriate clothes and close-toed shoes. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated and a friend to have fun while keeping our community clean! Please register at https://volunteer.kab.org/opportunity/a2a4M000001h74BQAQ. Questions? Email smorrow@kpwb.org to learn more.
- 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.
- Prince William Food Rescue needs volunteers to help in their Community Feeding Task Force warehouse in Manassas to pack food boxes, load/unload deliveries, and assist Food Rescue Heroes. Be prepared for frequent lifting of boxes weighing 30-50lbs. Youth as young as 7 welcome but must volunteer with an adult. Your help will make food available to food insecure families in our community! Please contact Todd at 703.822.5205, ext. 202 or email tyoho@actspwc.org for more information.
- Help support veterans! RSVP's VETS Program which provides transportation for veterans and their spouses to medical appointments is back, and volunteer drivers age "55 or better" are needed! Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete both a criminal and driving record check. It's a wonderful way to give back and say "thank you" to our veterans for all they've done! Please email jhawkins@volunteerprincewilliam.org or call 571.292.5307 for more information.
- If you love working with wildlife, Wildlife Rescue League has a great opportunity for you! They need volunteers age 21+ to transport sick and injured animals from wildlife veterinarians to licensed rehabilitators in the Northern Virginia area. Transporters sign up for 2 shifts each month, approximately 3 hours each, when they are available. Animals being transported are already contained for transport, typically in a small box. The transporter is not expected to perform wildlife rescues. You'll feel great as you help rescue vulnerable wildlife! Please visit https://portal.wildliferescueleague.org/volunteer_questionnaire/ to fill out a volunteer form.
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.
