ACTS Hunger Prevention Center has a critical need for compassionate volunteers to deliver food to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities in eastern Prince William County. They have a particular need for deliveries on Mondays.
Food is picked up at ACTS, 17948 Dr. David Cline Lane in Dumfries,s and delivered to clients at their home. Deliveries occur between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and most routes take about one hour. Volunteers should be prepared to pick up boxes that may weigh up to 40 pounds It’s a meaningful way to make a direct impact in just an hour of your time. Please email [email protected] to learn more.
Girls on the Run is looking for volunteers ages 14 and up to support their Spring 5K being held on Saturday, May 17 at One Loudoun in Ashburn and on Sunday, May 18 at Pentagon City in Arlington.
Volunteers are needed to fill positions at various times in the morning between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. There’s something for everyone who wants to help: jobs include greeters, buddy runners, cheer marshals, start/finish line managers, water stop managers and much more. Support a program that encourages fitness and confidence in young girls. Interested volunteers can learn more by visiting https://bit.ly/4jfkq4z or www.gotrnova.org.
Teens: House of Mercy is hosting its High Tea Fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 at Bishop Russell Hall, 9290 Stonewall Road in Manassas. Volunteers ages 16 and older are urgently needed to help with the event.Note: Tea servers must wear black and white attire. Help House of Mercy’s mission to feed local families in need. Visit https://bit.ly/4cQ25bN to sign up, email [email protected] to learn more.
Want to help the Prince William County’s Animal Shelter clear out invasive plants from their facility? Join in the next Not in my PWC Invasives Removal set for Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to noon or Friday, June 20 at 9 a.m. The Animal Services Center/Shelter is located at 14807 Bristow Road in Manassas. Help remove invasives, mainly honeysuckle and English ivy.
All ages are welcome, please bring your own tools, gloves and water. It’s family friendly and a wonderful way to keep the animal shelter facility clear of invasive plants. Visit https://bit.ly/4lnDIGx to sign up or email [email protected] to learn more.
You can help fight hunger. The SERVE campus of Northern Virginia Family Service needs Food Recovery Drivers ages 21 and older to make routine food pick-ups from grocery stores and restaurants to help food insecure families. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Training with an experienced volunteer or staff is provided; volunteers drive agency vehicles, not their own. Bring along a buddy to help – it’s a great workout while you help feed local families. Email [email protected] for more information.
Spend Armed Forces Day supporting our veterans. Northern Virginia Veterans Association needs volunteers to assist with their 1st Annual Poker Run on Saturday, May 17 beginning at 9 a.m.
The event starts and ends at Heritage Brewing in Manassas. Volunteers are needed at each stop to hand out poker cards, snacks and fun swag to each registered participant. All event items must be picked up from Heritage Brewing on Saturday, May 17. Other sites are Monks BBQ in Purcellville, American Legion in Warrenton and Old Bust Head Brewing in New Baltimore. This will be a fun event and will help raise funds for vulnerable veterans’ medical appointment transportation. Visit the Sign Up Genius page at https://bit.ly/3EUivTW to register, email [email protected] for more information.
Prince William Special Olympics needs both adult and youth volunteers (minimum age 12 years) to support their programs. Volunteers can help with sports practices, assistant coaching, chaperoning or administrative duties. No sport experience is required.
Adult volunteers must complete a background check, training provided for ongoing volunteers. Youth volunteers can get service hours credit. Help special needs clients discover the joy of sports and achieve a sense of accomplishment and pride. Email [email protected] to learn how you can help.
The fun folks at Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center, 16198 Silver Lake Road in Haymarket, have started their kayak camps and volunteers ages 18 and up are needed to support the camps’ remaining dates on Saturday, May 17; Saturday, June 14; Saturday, July 12; and Saturday, July 26. A maximum of 10 students ages 9 to 18 will attend each session, and volunteers will receive the required training.
Help special needs clients gain self-confidence, build self-esteem and allow this agency to meet their mission of “Changing Lives, One Hoofbeat at a Time!” Email [email protected] for more information, visit www.rainbowriding.org to learn more.
The awesome staff at Sweet Julia Grace Foundation needs some more volunteers to support their SJGF Adult Field Day on Saturday, May 17 at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, 16015 John Marshall Highway in Broad Run. Individuals, families, groups and businesses are welcome.
Duties include setting up on Friday, May 16, helping set up games on Saturday, May 17, helping run the games and cleaning up after the event. Laugh, do good and feel good as you help this organization support children who are seriously ill, have special needs, or are currently facing a medical crisis. Visit https://bit.ly/3YwqCfZ to sign up and learn more.
Support our men and women in the Marine Corps. The two USO sites on Quantico Marine Base need volunteers to support their daily operations as well as special events. Shifts run for four hours, seven days a week and there’s plenty of ways you can help. It’s a wonderful way to say “thank you” and “Semper Fi” to these brave troops, many of whom are far from home! Please email [email protected] for more information on how you can help.
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.
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