Call to Action for 8/27/2024
Greetings, Prince William: We're getting so many requests for volunteers that we'll be publishing Call to Action twice a week for the time being. The mid-week column will focus on those events that are family-friendly to help younger volunteers looking for service hours. Please be sure to take note of all the volunteer possibilities available!
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.
· Golf Enthusiasts! In September, the Solheim Cup will be held at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, and we have two ways you can volunteer to support this event! Here's the first: Keep Prince William Beautiful needs volunteers age 18+ to join their Green Team to encourage and assist the public in understanding the importance of waste separation. Please visit https://bit.ly/472kcZ4 to sign up. IMPORTANT: The organizers require volunteers to dress appropriately. Golf shirts, Khaki slacks, skirts, or knee-length shorts and comfortable, closed-toe shoes will work.
· Here's a second way you can volunteer for the Solheim Cup: Prince William Parks Foundation needs volunteers to help operate a concession stand during the Solheim Cup September 10-15 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville. Your support will help generate funds for a capital campaign to install a Pump Track at the Rollins Ford Park! Volunteers age 18+ needed, volunteers age 14-17 are welcome to volunteer with a parent or guardian. Volunteers will be provided with a Prince William Parks Foundation t-shirt which must be worn with either Khaki Shorts or slacks. Be prepared for prolonged walking and standing for extended periods of time. Please email PrinceWilliamParksFoundation@gmail.com to sign up and learn more. Hurry, Deadline to Sign Up is September 1st!
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· Enjoy some fresh air and be a River Hero! Friends of the Occoquan are holding their annual Fall River Cleanup October 5, 9am-12pm at five different sites in Prince William County and volunteers of all ages are needed! Please be sure to wear sturdy shoes and proper attire for getting muddy. Refreshments will be provided! You'll feel great as you get out with friends and family and help beautify these different sites in our community! Please visit www.friendsoftheoccoquan.org to view a list of sites, email foto@friendsoftheoccoquan.org to request a site. Pre-registration is recommended.
· Mark your calendars for the NVFS Fall Food Drive to support the SERVE Hunger Resource Center and fight food insecurity! The whole family can get involved - donation drop-off dates are October 22 and 23 at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane, Manassas 20110. Please visit www.nvfs.org/support/fall-food-drive/ for a list of requested foods. Volunteer opportunities are available October 18-November 1, please email ncannon@nvfs.org for details.
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.
