Volunteers needed for upcoming events and more in greater Prince William - Aug. 3, 2018

Good Morning Prince William.

Prince William Humane Society needs volunteers to provide pet care on Saturday and Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:30pm at their new facility in Dumfries.  Please call Jillian for more info at (703) 634-0880.

Historic Manassas needs volunteers age 21+ for the Annual Bands, Brews and Barbeque on Saturday Sept. 8.. There are two shifts so you can help and then enjoy the rest of the day.  Please email Melissa for all the specifics at:melissa@historicmanassasinc.org.

Sweet Julia Grace Foundation needs volunteers to help at the Prince William Half Marathon on Sunday Sept. 30.  This super fun event is at Jiffy Lube Live!  Tasks include handing out water to the runners or manning the beer garden. This is a family friendly event for all age 12 yrs. + For all the specifics go to http://www.sjgfoundation.org.

SERVE in Manassas has an urgent need for volunteer groups to purchase, prepare and serve a meal at the SERVE Family Shelter. This is the perfect opportunity to gather your friends and family to share your favorite menu with families living in the shelter. It definitely takes a fun group to serve up to 90 individuals!  They need brunch served on 8/5, 9/1, 9/2, 9/3 and 9/23 as well as dinner on 8/12, 9/3, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30.  Please call Julie for more info at (571) 748-2674.

Manassas Museum is gearing up for its Annual Manassas History Weekend on Aug. 25-26.  Volunteers are needed at both the museum in Old Town and at Liberia Plantation.  Duties include handing out information and helping with children’s activities.  There are two shifts – 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm both days.  Please call Doug at (703) 257-8265 to learn more. This is a fun and very interactive experience.

Keep Prince William Beautiful needs volunteers to help at community fairs and festivals by manning the booth for just a couple of hours each day.  You’ll receive all the training and information needed and this is certainly a fun way to get out and meet people. Some of the dates needed are 8/27, 9/3, 9/6, 9/15, 9/23, 9/29, 9/30, 10/8 and 10/13. Please call Nicole to learn more at (571) 285-3772.

ACTS in Dumfries is looking for volunteers in several admin offices within the organization.  This is a fast paced, impactful organization that will have you feeling empowered.  Please send your resume with a cover letter that includes your availability and interest areas to Tamika at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers age 55+ to deliver noon meals through the Meals on Wheels Program. Shrifts are just 2-3 hours and available throughout the greater area.  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.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday October 20 in Old Town Manassas needs volunteers for set-up, refreshments, advocacy, finish line brigade and route monitoring.  Please email Ben at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to learn more.

CASA Children’s Intervention Services needs volunteer advocates to help protect abused and neglected children in our community. You’ll receive fantastic training to give you all the skills needed to help these kids.  Please email Suzanne at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to learn more about the program and register for the next orientation session.

Manassas Senior Center is looking for a volunteer to teach crafts to the members of the center each week.  Come share your love of knitting, crocheting, painting, ceramics and such with others. Please call Jan at (571) 292-5307 for more info.  They also would love a volunteer to teach Sign Language class as well.  It’s a great way to share your skill. Please call Sue at 703-792-7154 to learn more.

Youth for Tomorrow is looking for male mentors to share time and talent with a young man. This promises to be a rewarding few hours per month. Please fill out the volunteer application: youthfortomorrow.org.

Greater Prince William Medical Reserve Corps needs both medical and non-medical volunteers to join its ranks. These volunteers are trained to respond to public health emergencies as well as day to day health department activities.  They offer tons of training topics to build your skillset.  Please call Isabella at (703) 792-7341 to learn more.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please call my wonderful team at Volunteer Prince William. Jan 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 projects and send you weekly updates if you’d like. Shelley is at (703) 369-5292 ext. 2, and Bonnie can help you with opportunities available in Disaster Preparedness at (703) 369-5292 ext. 3. Please visit our website at http://www.volunteerprincewilliam.org .

Thanks so much for all you do in our community.