Good Morning Prince William - Area Agency on Aging needs volunteers to teach their Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. This program was designed by Stanford University so individuals can live a more active, healthy and joyful lifestyle. They learn to manage stress, fatigue, control pain, eat better, solve problems and get the support they need. The training is August 16, 17, 23 and 24 from 9am-4pm. Please call Jodie at (571) 241-3925 to learn more and register for the trainings.
- Historic Dumfries needs a handy person to fix a broken latch on the outside kitchen facility. Please call Lisa at (703) 221-2218 if you can help her. The best days are Thursday-Monday 9am-4pm.
- Historic Manassas needs volunteers on Saturday August 10th for their Annual Steins, Wines and Spirits event. Shifts are 7:30am-10am to direct vendors to their spots. 11am-3pm for front gate and games and 2pm-5pm for front gate and games. Please register with Melissa via email: melissas@historicmanassasinc.org.
- Catholic Charities needs volunteers to teach English, citizenship, GED and computer classes at their Hogar Center in Manassas. They also have a need for math, science and social studies teachers. Come be part of their team giving families a better opportunity for success. Please call Emily at (703) 851-6388 to learn more.
- Habitat for Humanity invites all golfers to the 26th Annual Lou Maroon Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday September 9th at Evergreen County Club. Fee is just $150 per player for teams of 4 players, Captains Choice format. Registration includes, greens fee, cart, complimentary beverages, goody bag, lunch, practice range and balls and awards banquet with dinner. Please email chuck@weber-rector.com to learn more.
- The Chinn Center needs volunteers on Sunday September 15th for their 6th Annual Kids Triathlon. Kids start in the pool with laps and move out to the bike course and then end on the run course. Volunteer positions include keeping the kids safe and on course. The event starts at 7am and volunteers need to report by 6:15am. Teenagers age 14+ are very welcome for this event! Please call Beverly at (703) 792-8616 for more info.
- Carried to Full Term invites you to their 5K and 1 mile fun run on Saturday September 7th in Gainesville. Come support their mentoring and housing services to pregnant moms. Please visit their website at: carriedtofullterm.org to learn more and register for the run.
- The Virginia Cooperative Extension offers all kinds of great seminars for home ownership. Their next seminars in Manassas on August 3rd and Woodbridge on August 17th. Both days are 9am-3pm with lunch included. Please email: smartmoney@pwcgov.org to learn more.
- Food for Others needs volunteers to pick fresh fruit and vegetables at the Hollin Farm to distribute to families in need. They work every Sunday starting July 14th through October 20th. Please register at: signup.com/go/tg/PaNnJ.
- Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District need volunteers at a host of fun projects this summer including: August 3rd at Broad Run/Dawkins Branch. Please RSVP to Sonnie at 1vespermaxo@gmail.com or via text to: 7032166959. August 10th at Manassas National Battlefield for the NOVA Water Quality Monitors Certification Training. Come learn how to be Certified Stream Monitor. Please email Veronica to register and learn more at: waterquality@pwswcd.org.
- The Kennedy Center needs volunteers for their new ART tour greeter position. You will be the front of the house greeter for all the concert halls and theaters. You need to be physically fit to open doors, stand in one location or go up and down stairs. Training will be provided. Please email them at: vols@kennedy-center.org to learn more.
- Save the Date of September 8th to Walk to Fight Suicide in Manassas. Please register at afsp.org/Manassas.
- Girls on the Run Northern Virginia is looking for volunteer coaches for the Fall 2019 season. You will be trained to facilitate the easy to follow curriculum with small groups of girls in grades 3-8, twice a week for 10 weeks. The program runs from September 23rd-November 24th to inspire girls to be strong, confident and healthy. Please email Meagan to learn more at: mperkins@gotrnova.org.
- Walk to End Alzheimer's is Saturday October 19th in Manassas. Volunteers are needed to help with set up, clean up, refreshments, advocacy, route monitoring or the finish line brigade. Gather your friends and families to join in the event. Please email Ben at: bedonnelly@alz.org to learn more.
- Youth for Tomorrow is looking for volunteer's age 21+ who can share their hobby with a teen on the weekends. Help bring joy to a teen's life with your hobby such as sewing, photography, cross stitch, painting, arts, sign language, song, dance, cooking would be very welcome. Please visit their website to register at: youthfortomorrow.org.
- BEACON for Adult Literacy is gearing up for the fall semester and is looking for tutors to work with small groups. No second language or teaching experience needed. The fall semester starts August 26th with volunteer training on either August 3rd or 17th from 8:30-2:30. Please call (703) 368-7491 to register and learn more.
- The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers' age 55+ to deliver noon meals through the Meals on Wheels Program. Shifts are just 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 don't forget to 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 www.volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thanks so much for all you do in our community.
