Call to Action for 8/23/2024
Greetings, Prince William: Mark Your Calendars for Volunteer Prince William's Fall Reverse Raffle & Dinner in support of Untrim-A-Tree, October 19, 6:30pm at Prince William County Fairgrounds 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas 20112. Doors open at 6pm, the raffle begins at 7pm. Your $100 donation includes dinner for 2, two drink tickets per ticket and the opportunity to win prizes leading up to the Grand Prize of $10,000! It should be a fun evening of good food, networking, and a chance to win the Grand Prize, all to support a cause which will guarantee vulnerable children in our community will have a Merry Christmas on December 25! Please email president@volunteerprincewilliam.org for more information.
· Support our veterans by giving the gift of a lift! Our VETS program has an ongoing need for volunteers age 21+ to provide transportation to local veterans and their spouse on weekdays to medical appointments, shopping, etc. If you're a veteran looking to connect with fellow vets or looking to fill up your day, this is a meaningful experience. Schedules are flexible, and you'll feel great as you provide a ride, a friendly face and help this population meet their needs! Please visit https://bit.ly/4eWwrdB for details, email jhawkins@volunteerprincewilliam.org for more information. This opportunity is made possible by a grant from Potomac Health Foundation.
· Please join American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for their Out of the Darkness Walk September 8 beginning at 7:15am at Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas. Opportunities include set up, check in walkers, activities areas, honor beads, cheer team and more! This family-friendly event will make you feel good as you join the fight to stop suicide and promote mental health! Please visit https://bit.ly/3WK1DEv to sign up, email kmahoney@afsp.org for more information.
· If you're passionate about helping others learn, BEACON wants to meet you! They're urgently recruiting in-person and virtual volunteers ages 18+ to teach ESOL classes for adult learners for their fall semester which runs August 19 to November 7. Their most urgent need is for volunteers to support evening classes which meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm-9pm. No second language or teaching experience is required. Free, professional-level training and curriculum as well as ongoing support are provided. It's not too late to register to help! Please contact Seth Mazzaro at smazzaro@osbva.org for more information or to schedule a virtual information session today!
· Catholic Charities in Manassas is looking for Fall Semester Interns to support their Migration and Refugee Services which helps newly arrived families find community and support to thrive in the US. Numerous projects need intern support such as outreach, client assistance, database work, newsletter and much more! You'll have a busy and rewarding semester as you help immigrants successfully navigate the various systems to get settled in the US! Please email LeaAnn.Gross@ccda.net for more information.
· Join the fight to defeat Cystic Fibrosis! Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is holding their Great Strides Walk September 7 at Harris Pavilion in Old Town Manassas. Volunteers are needed to help set up, greet walkers, route monitors, finish line cheerleaders and more! It's a wonderful morning dedicated to finding a cure for this devastating disease! Please visit https://on.cff.org/4coCncF for more information on how you can help.
· Lace up your running shoes - Girls on The Run Northern Virginia is preparing for their Fall season September 23-November 24, and they need Volunteer Coaches age 16+ to coach teams in the greater Prince William community! No experience needed; just a desire to support and encourage the next generation. Must commit to 2-3 hours a week for the season with a few additional hours required for Coach Training and the GOTR NOVA season-ending 5K celebration. Coaches receive all the tools and support they need and find that they get as much out of coaching as they give. You'll feel awesome as you help young girls gain confidence in themselves and their abilities! Please visit www.gotrnova.org/coach to learn more, email mfay@gotrnova.org for more information.
· Mark your calendars! Holy Family Catholic Church is holding their Holy Family Fun Festival September 6-7 at 14160 Ferndale Road in Dale City. They need LOTS and LOTS of volunteers to make this a fun, family-friendly event! Duties include setting up, operate various cultural booths, sell food, raffle tickets and much, much more! It will be a wonderful way for the whole family to celebrate the end of summer! Please visit their Sign-Up Genius page at https://bit.ly/4fQVdMD to register. Please note, there are numerous tabs listing the many ways volunteers can help.
· Just Neighbors is holding an in-person Legal Clinic September 9 at Mother of Mercy Free Clinic, 13900 Church Hill Drive, Woodbridge 22191. Bilingual volunteers are needed to assist attorneys with filling out intake packets with clients, gathering and copying documentation from clients for attorneys and interpreting for attorneys. Volunteers must be fluent in both English and Spanish. A 30-minute mandatory training will be held at 8:30am. More clinics will be held in October and November. Please visit https://bit.ly/3Sx33km to sign up; email andrew@justneighbors.org to learn more.
· You can help clean up the Occoquan River! On September 21, 9am-2pm Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition (PWTSC) is conducting its 15th Annual Clean-Up of the Upper Occoquan River from nine different sites along 25+ miles of the Occoquan River. Experienced kayakers, canoeists, Jon boaters, and pontoon boaters are also requested for the on-the-water portion of this conservation effort. Homeowners' associations, civic associations, and businesses are encouraged to join in this effort. T-shirts and refreshments provided, you'll feel great knowing you're helping to beautify an area which provides water for most of eastern Prince William and Fairfax counties! Please visit https://bit.ly/3MfMRjR to sign up, email waterquality@pwswcd.org to learn more. Rain Date September 28.
· Jazz Lovers! Please join the Virginia Women and Family Support Center for an enchanting evening under the stars at Jazz on the Lawn September 21, 4pm-9pm at 14019A Glenkirk Road in Gainesville! Immerse yourself in the soothing melodies of live jazz presented by The Continental Jazz Congress. Relax and unwind as you sip on unlimited wines and indulge in a delicious dinner provided by BJ's Brewhouse and complemented with a dessert bar. Whether you're a lover of jazz, looking for a date night or want to unwind in the company of friends and neighbors, this event promises to be a delightful fusion of music, community, and culinary delights! You'll feel great as you treat yourself to an unforgettable night out and know that 100% of proceeds will go towards housing women and families in need. Please visit www.vawfsc.org/jazzonthelawn for more information and ticket purchase, email officemanager@vawfsc.org 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.
