Volunteers needed in Greater Prince William area - Oct. 19, 2018

Good Morning Prince William –  Thanksgiving is right around the corner and ACTS in Dumfries is looking for lots of volunteers to help with Operation Turkey program.  Please email Tamika at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for all the specifics

House of Mercy also needs lots of help and food donations year-round to feed over 400 families a month. Hold a food drive, share this on all your outlets and give HOM a call at: (703) 659-1636 to learn more.

Court Appointed Special Advocates needs volunteers to advocate for a child who has been abused or neglected.  Come join one of the information sessions to learn more about this outstanding program.  You’ll receive extensive training to match your special heart for a child.  Please email Suzanne at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for the times and locations of the information sessions for November and December.

Historic Manassas needs volunteers on October 27th from 10am-12 noon for its Haunted Happenings event.  Duties include helping with games, crafts and costume contest! Please email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to sign up for this fun event.

The Autism Society needs a volunteer to help with its booth at the Annual Circle of Support Conference on Saturday November 3rd from 8am-12noon at Hylton HS.  Please call Kristen at (703) 970-3676 to learn more.

Keep Prince William Beautiful has lots of fun clean-up events this fall. Come get your hands dirty and have fun. November 3rd at the PWC Homeless Shelter near Potomac Mills, November 10th at the Woodbridge Senior Center, November 17th at Veterans Park and lastly, December 5th is the quarterly litter survey.  Please call Nicole at (571) 285-3772 to join in where you can.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Operation Turkey has kicked off at both ACTS in Dumfries and SERVE in Manassas.  Please pick up a few extra items each time you shop or organize a food drive at your work.  For all the specifics go tot http://www.actspwc.org and www.nvfs.org.

Catholic Charities Hogar Center is looking volunteers to assist students with job applications, resumes, and mock interviews to prepare them for the workforce. Email Arielle at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to learn more.

Virginia Service invites you to nominate your favorite volunteer for the 2019 Governor’s Award in Volunteering Excellence.  The categories include Adult, youth, senior, family, faith-based organization, educational institution, community organization, small business and corporation.  Nominations are due by December 15th.  Go to http://www.virginiaservice.virginia.gov for all the specifics.

Greater Washington Heart Walk needs volunteers on November 3rd on the National Mall as course marshal, set-up, sponsor assistance and more.  Volunteers must be 16 yrs. or accompanied by an adult. Register on-line at: http://www.greaterwashingtonheartwalk.org and click on detailed info for all the specifics.

Youth for Tomorrow is looking for male mentors to share their time and talent with a young man.  This promises to be a rewarding few hours per month, providing male youth with a positive role model to emulate.  Please fill out the volunteer application at http://www.youthfortomorrow.org.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers to deliver noon meals to homebound seniors throughout the community.  These meals are delivered Monday-Friday, no weekends, holidays and during periods of inclement weather. It takes about 2 hours to do your route and certainly can pick your day.  This is a perfect job if you can flex out of work for a little extra lunch period.  Please call Melodee at (703) 792-4583 to learn more.

Give the gift of literacy to local adults!  Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William is seeking volunteer tutors.  Previous experience is not necessary.  The next Tutor Training Workshop is November 3rd, 8:45 am-4pm and November 17th, 9am-12pm.  Attendance both days is required.  Please register at (703) 670-5702 or .(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.  Shifts are 2-3 hours and available in 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.

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  Than.ks so much for all you do in our community.