Call to Action - March 7, 2023
Greetings, Prince William - We have a problem, but a good one! We've received so many requests for volunteer support that we'll be writing this column twice a week for the short term. You can expect a column on Tuesdays, along with our regular column which publishes on Fridays. Tuesday columns will focus on short-term volunteer opportunities such as cleanups, festivals, upcoming events, etc. If you have any questions, please email jhawkins@volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thank you for your support and for supporting the greater Prince William community with your service!
Here are three opportunities for cleanups, all scheduled for this Saturday, March 11! You'll feel awesome as you get out in the fresh air with your friends and family and help to beautify our community!
- Keep Prince William Beautiful Community Cleanup at Andrew Leitch Park in Dale City, March 11, 9am-12pm. Parking available at 5301 Dale Boulevard, Dale City 22193. Please visit http://bit.ly/3EC1B9j for more information and to sign up. Please email abrown@kpwb.org for more information.
- Leopold's Preserve in Broad Run Volunteer Trash Cleanup at their facility March 11, 9am-12pm for volunteers age 16+. Since there will be heavier trash to be picked up (appliances, car parts, etc.) volunteers must be at least 16 and should wear close toed treaded shoes, long sleeves and pants. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and a hat, they will provide trash bags and grabbers. Please visit http://bit.ly/3kncBk0 for more information and to register.
- Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District is holding their annual Bull Run Watershed Protectors Cleanup March 11, 9am-11:30am and LOTS of volunteers are needed! Clubs, community groups, Scout troops, ROTCs, families and friends are all welcome! Volunteers will meet at the Walgreen's parking lot, 10671 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas 20109 to check in. Please visit http://bit.ly/3m8IDkx to sign up and learn more. Please email waterquality@pwswcd.org for more information.
- Play Bingo and Fight Hunger! Haymarket Regional Food Pantry is hosting Soup-er Bingo 2023 March 18, 3pm-6pm at Piney Branch Elementary School cafeteria, 8301 Linton Hall Road, Bristow 20136. Enjoy an afternoon of fun at this event which supports HRFP's hard work feeding food insecure families! Please visit http://bit.ly/3F3QcPW to learn more and purchase your bingo cards at a discount. Hurry, sale ends this week! Please email alison.fredericks@haymarketfoodpantry.org to learn more.
- Haul out your brooms and dustrags! Historic Dumfries also needs someone age 18+ to help clean The Weems-Botts Museum! This unique opportunity gives participants a chance to work within the historic house as they carefully vacuum, clean, and help maintain a safe and dust-free setting for their beautiful community collections. The Executive Director will work with participants and will provide training along with all needed materials. You'll feel great as you help maintain historic structures and artifacts ranging from the 1700s-1900s! Please email info@historicdumfriesva.org to learn more.
- Do you need to "brew up" some service hours? House of Mercy needs #volunteers age 16+ to support their High Tea Fundraiser March 19, beginning 1pm at Manassas Park Community Center, 99 Adams Street, Manassas Park 20111. Volunteers must be at least 16 for this event. Duties include set up, prep/serve food, and cleanup. Note: Mandatory training will be held March 14, 6pm at House of Mercy. Please visit http://bit.ly/41qyJuu to sign up and learn more.
- Help fight hunger both locally and internationally! Lutheran Church of the Covenant and Woodbridge Rotary Club are hosting the 8th Annual Rise Against Hunger packaging event March 18, 9am-2:30pm at Neabsco Elementary School, 3800 Cordell Avenue, Woodbridge 22193. Lots of volunteers are needed to help set up, pack meals and clean up - the goal is to package 30,000 meals. All ages welcome! Volunteers are also asked to bring non-perishable foods that day for the families at Neabsco Elementary. Can't make this event? You can also donate funds online to cover the costs of ingredients; the goal is $12,000. Please visit https://bit.ly/3JYkln6 to sign up and donate.
- Give Blood, Save a Life! Sweeney Barn, 9310 Discovery Boulevard, Manassas 20109 will be holding a Blood Drive March 21, 1pm-5pm in their Banquet Room. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: "Sweeney Barn" to schedule an appointment. Please email andrea@sweeneybarn.com 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.
