Greetings, Prince William – Attention Plant Lovers and Gardeners! Leopold’s Preserve, 16290 Thoroughfare Road at Broad Run, offers a range of family-friendly training for volunteers to become certified in the removal of invasive vines at their facility.
Once certified, volunteers can come to Preserve at any time, on their own schedule, and independently work to remove invasive vines. Training is needed to learn more about invasive vine identification and removal techniques.
Training for 2023 will be offered on the following dates, 1:30pm-3:30pm: March 11, April 22, August 12, and October 14. It’s family friendly, and you’ll enjoy being outdoors in this beautiful facility and the helpful staff while you clear away vines that can choke trees and plants!
Please visit http://bit.ly/3J9YUNR for more information on this opportunity, visit www.leopoldspreserve.com/calendar to register. Please visit www.leopoldspreserve.com/invasive-vines to learn more about invasive vines.
Prince William Volunteers are in dire need of Spanish speaking volunteers who can be called on to translate for Alternative Community Services clients who wish to enroll in our program but speak little or no English. Volunteers will participate in conference calls between staff and clients to translate questions and responses during the initial intake interview.
Volunteers will be pre-scheduled for certain shifts and must be available by phone during these times. Volunteers must be proficient in English and Spanish and able to speak clearly. They must also ensure that the information they translate is accurate and retains the same style and meaning as the original. Conference calls can be made once a week, or you can be on standby. Email please [email protected] for more information.
If you love animals and running, we have a great opportunity! The wonderful people at Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets are looking for an experienced volunteer aged 18+ to help coordinate, manage and execute a walk/run fundraiser. The goal is to host a 5K race at Prince William during early fall. It’s too early to start planning, and you’ll have a great time promoting healthy events that will help homeless and abused animals! Email please [email protected] to learn more.
You can help our senior citizens! The Prince William Area Agency on Aging is seeking Home Delivery Drivers aged 18+ to deliver lunch meals to seniors staying in homes Monday-Friday, 10am-12am. The route takes about 1.5 hours to complete; the schedule is flexible. The program operates from two senior centers in Manassas and Woodbridge. Volunteers must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and proof of insurance. Volunteers must also pass a criminal background check, which is paid for by Prince William County. You’ll get warm as you put a smile on your senior’s face and a hot, nutritious meal! Please contact Tracy at 703.792.4583 or visit http://bit.ly/3IPKVfJ for more information.
Are you people? The staff at Capital Caring Health are looking for virtual volunteers to help recruit volunteers for their various programs. This virtual opportunity is around 10 hours a month and involves social media, marketing and outreach support. This is an excellent long-range opportunity; You will gain nonprofit management and communications experience! Email please [email protected] to learn more.
If you like admin work, the people at CFH (formerly Catholic for Housing) want to meet you! They need a volunteer bilingual Office Assistant who can run day to day office operations and assist callers and clients.
Her duties include answering telephones, assisting visitors, assisting websites and program applications. Flexible schedule, 2-3 days a week, 4-6 hours each shift. Bilingual skills in Spanish are required. You will feel amazing when you help this agency make affordable housing possible for their clients! Email please [email protected] for more information.
You can make a difference in a child’s life! Special Court Appointed Advocates (CASA) need volunteers aged 21+ who care about children growing up in safe, permanent and loving homes. Staff will be holding their next Virtual Information Session on March 22, 18:00-19:00. Learn how you can help protect abused and abandoned children in your community by becoming a volunteer advocate. Email please [email protected] or call 703.330.8145 to receive a link to the meeting.
The Virginia Catholic Charities Refugee Student Achievement Program (VRSAP) requires volunteers to help teach students on an ongoing basis. The program supports children up to five years after arrival and helps displaced students in targeted areas to succeed in school. Tutors help children with tutoring, school supplies, computers, referrals for counseling, academic services, exams, and other needs. Please visit http://bit.ly/3uBxVnP to register. Email please [email protected] to learn more.
The dedicated staff at Grace United Methodist Church are seeking volunteers to serve as Teachers and Helpers for the next English as a Second Language (ESL) session, April 4th to June 8th. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7pm-9pm, at the church located at 9750 Wellington Road, Manassas 20110. You will find it amazing helping students improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills! Email please [email protected] to learn how you can make a difference.
*Virtual Opportunity* Historic Dumfries is seeking experienced volunteers to help deliver grants to make the Lee Lansing Research Library more accessible and to help promote the upcoming 250th anniversary of local history and Revolutionary War history. Your help will make an immediate impact on Historic Dumfries as your advice will help the Executive Director prepare to award two grants that make a huge impact to this small community! Email please [email protected] for more information.
Pink Space Theory has all kinds of volunteering opportunities open for talented individuals! Newsletter Content Contributors, STEM Lesson Creators, Grant Authors, and STEM Speakers are just a few of the opportunities to get young people excited about learning! Email please [email protected] for more information.
If you are looking for other opportunities, don’t forget to contact our amazing team at Volunteer Prince William on 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website at volunteerprincewilliam.org. Thank you so much for everything you do in our community.
