Weekly Happenings - 01/02/2026
Greetings, Prince William: Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Why not make volunteering in the community one of your top priorities? Check out these volunteer opportunities to view the many ways you can make a difference in 2026! These opportunities can also be found on our website at www.volunteerprincewilliam.org.
· ACTS: Action in Community Through Service needs assistance transitioning to their new client management software. Volunteers aged 21 and up are needed to enter current client information into their system. Two-hour shifts are available Monday through Thursday, onsite only. If you enjoy data entry and have a keen eye for details, this is the opportunity for you! https://tinyurl.com/msedbk5tYou can view their profile, and all of their volunteer needs here: ACTS Volunteer Opportunities
· Volunteer Prince William, in partnership with the Potomac Health Foundation, has a team of just under 20 volunteer VETS drivers in our area. Our VETS Program assists in getting Veterans and their spouse/widow(er) to local medical appointments, supermarkets, retail locations, and houses of worship. Once signed up, you can set your own schedule and drive as often as your time allows by using our online scheduling program. You can sign up or find out more info here: VETS Drivers Volunteer Opportunity
· The fun staff at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue has several adoption events planned this month and they're looking for volunteers to help! What could be better than spending a day with all the dogs and cats and helping them find new homes?! Dates with openings: Jan. 18 in Falls Church, Jan. 11 in Rockville, Jan. 25 in Silver Spring. The final day to sign up for any event is the Friday before that specific event. Drivers age 18+ are also needed to transport dogs and cats from local shelters to adoption events on weekends! All upcoming Lucky Dog volunteer opportunities can be seen here: https://bit.ly/4q7FNIEVolunteers must be at least 7 years old to volunteer and anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent present at all times (the parent must be the one physically holding the dog's leash). Please note that you MUST have one adult in attendance for each child.
· Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center invites you to become part of their volunteer team and explore their many opportunities! Volunteers are placed throughout the hospital and contribute thousands of hours each year to support the hospital mission "We improve health every day." View their volunteer opportunity at https://tinyurl.com/mr2j6bz7
· SERVE's Hunger Resource Center has an urgent need for Food Recovery Drivers to make routine pick-ups on Monday-Saturday mornings to rescue food from grocery stores and restaurants to help food-insecure families. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Ride along training with experienced volunteer or staff is provided. Volunteers drive agency vehicles, not their own - teens can ride along to help! Just one day a week can make a life-long impact on a local family in need! Sign up to volunteer for SERVE here: https://tinyurl.com/4v8m7pa4
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.orgto find other opportunities or to post volunteer needs throughout the community! Through our website, you can filter the volunteer opportunities to find something that matches your interest, availability, and more. This is a free service provided to all organizations throughout our area.
Additionally, you can find and post upcoming community events on our website!
We wish you all a safe and happy 2026 and can't wait to see what the year brings!
