Volunteers are needed in the community now and in upcoming weeks 8/14/15

Good morning Prince William.

BEACON Literacy needs volunteer tutors to work with their adult learners from around the world.  Prior experience is not needed as they will train you and all classes are taught only in English.  The next volunteer training is Saturday August 22nd.  Come be part of this lovely team of volunteers.  Please visit their website at: beaconliteracy.org to learn more or give Jen a call at (703) 368-7491

Historic Manassas, Inc. is gearing up for two of its signature events.  Volunteers are needed for the Bands, Brews & BBQ on September 12th and the Fall Jubilee on October 3rd.  These are both super fun community events in Old Town Manassas.  You must be age 21+ and the fun jobs include checking IDs, pouring beer, ticket taking, children’s games and of course set-up or take down. Please call Erin at (703) 361-6599 to learn more. 

Brain Injury Services is looking for a volunteer to teach basic email and web searching skills to a woman in Fairfax City.  You can make a world of difference for just a couple of visits a month to bettering the lives of brain injury survivors. They also could use help in the office which is very flexible as well.  Please contact Michelle: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by phone: 703-451-8881, ext. 232.

The General Heiser Boys and Girls Club in Dumfries is looking for a STEM coordinator for their new Pepco STEM Club.  This exciting program will ignite the intellect and imagination of children so they can prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.  Volunteers must be 21 yrs. old to coordinate the activities twice a week during the school year.  Please call Adrian at (703) 441-0611 ext. 17 to learn more.

Youth for Tomorrow in Bristow is looking for volunteers to help with weekend field trips for the kids visiting all the wonderful museums and historical sites.  They also are looking for volunteer mentors as well.  Both of these program offer the kids practical experience, build their confidence and support as they go through life’s challenges.  Both activities offer you training.  Please call Jenna at (703) 659-9886 to learn more.

Manassas Senior Center needs volunteers for the front desk as receptionists – Mondays 9am to 1pm; Thursdays 9am to 2pm, and Tuesday afternoons 2pm to 4:30pm. Must have strong customer service skills in person and on the phone! For details contact: Melodee at 703-792-4583 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Prince William Area on Aging is updating its Communications, Referral and Information Services guide and needs volunteers this summer to make calls and emails to verify information. Must be able to work independently and be familiar with Portable Document Format (PDF). If this sounds like fun, please call Melodee at 703-792-4583 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

If you are looking for other opportunities, remember to call my wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William.  Coleen can help you with the Retired and Senior Volunteer (RSVP) opportunities at (703) 369-5292 ext. 1, Shelley can help with any individual or group project and send you weekly updates if you’d like.  Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 0, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 3.  Please visit our newly revamped website at http://www.volunteerprincewilliam.org  .

Thanks so much for all you do in our community.