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Agency On Aging
Prince
William Area on Aging
Has volunteer opportunities in the areas of home delivered meals,
conducting games and entertainment at the adult day care centers,
assisting with computer and information support at the central
office and working as crafts instructors and receptionists at the
senior centers in Woodbridge or Manassas. For info or to
volunteer, call Daphne Van Tiem at 792-7662.
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BEACON
The Benedictine Educational Assistance
Community
Outreach to Neighbors
assists in literacy programs such helping adults get their high
school equivalency, English as a Second Language; or any other
adult with educational needs. Training and follow-up
support is provided. To volunteer call Sister M. Eileen
Heaps, OSB, at 368-7491.
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Charities
Securing Emergency Resources Through Volunteer
Efforts
In Manassas is a non profit agency that assists families and
individuals facing temporary emergency situations. SERVE
provides shelter to homeless people, emergency food to those in
need, transitional housing and support services and emergency
payments for rent, utilities, medicine and fuel assistance.
Volunteer positions are available to do light typing, filing and
answering the phone, as drivers to assist those moving from the
shelter or to pick up donated furniture, in the shelters for a
variety of jobs, or as Life Skills educators. Anyone handy
with tools or a paint brush and can make repairs is welcome or
someone with a green thumb can do outside yard sprucing up.
Volunteers also work in the Clothes Closet and Food Closet,
organizing and distributing donations. For information on
volunteering, call 335-1245.
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Extension Office
Prince
William Cooperative Extension Office
Has a large network of volunteers that draw on the resources of
the community and Virginia Tech. Among the programs offered
by the service that are staffed by volunteers are master
gardeners, 4-H Clubs, Rainbow Handicapped Riding Center, guide
dog host families, personal finance counselors and Strong
Families, Competent Kids parenting group leaders. Volunteers also
support extension service support programs by writing
newsletters, clerical support, and computer support. For
information, visit the office at Suite 105, 8033 Ashton Avenue in
Manassas, or call Personal Finance/Nutrition/ Education.
792-6287; Parenting/Education 792-6288. 4-H 792-6286. Environment
and Natural Resources, 792-6285 Computer support, 792-6289.
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Citizen Police
Academy
The Prince William County Police Department presents this nine-week
academy to provide citizens with insight into the operation of
local law enforcement. Each three-hour session focuses on a
different aspect of the Police Department. Candidates for the
Citizen Police Academy must be at least 21 years of age, live or
work in the County, have no felony convictions, and have no
misdemeanor arrests within two years. For more information call
(703) 792-6599.
Action in
the Community Through Service
In Dumfries is a non profit agency that provides temporary
emergency housing, the Turning Points Safe House, long-term
transitional housing, and three day-care centers.
Volunteers after thorough training work in the new Court Advocacy
Program to help clients through the court system. In addition,
ACTS operates a Helpline telephone service, an emergency food and
financial assistance program, Tele- teen hotline and a Warm-line
for latchkey children. To volunteer , call John Walker at
221-3186.
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Citizen
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Academy
Twice a year, the Department of Fire and Rescue
sponsors a five-week academy to provide education about fire and
rescue services. This training is designed to have a positive
impact on risk reduction in the home, workplace and community.
Applicants must be 18 years of age, live and/or work in Prince
William County and be willing to attend all classes. For more information, contact the Citizen Fire
and EMS Coordinator at 703-792-5823.
Click here to complete an application.
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Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) Training
The Department of Fire and Rescue holds CERT
Training biannually. The training consists of eight sessions to
be held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Course topics include
disaster preparedness, fire safety, hazardous materials, first
aid, disaster psychology and much more. Applicants must be 18
years of age and live and/or work in Prince William County. For more information, contact the
CERT Coordinator at 703-792-6360.
Click here to complete an application.
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Community Leadership
Institute
The Community Leadership Institute provides
citizens with an opportunity to learn how the County government
operates. This ten-week program meets one evening per week and
includes human services, public safety, economic development,
budgeting and strategic planning, and other County departments
All County residents are eligible to apply. Application forms
may be obtained by calling the Office of Executive Management at
703-792-6600 or by
clicking here.
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Interfaith
Caregivers
Prince William Interfaith
Volunteer Caregivers Program
covers a broad range of supportive assistance. Their needs
include volunteers to assist people who have just returned from
the hospital with meal preparation, light housekeeping and
companionship. For older residents, volunteers provide
transportation to and from doctors, the grocery store, therapy,
and treatments. Companions are also needed for people who are HIV
positive and AIDS patients. For information, call 368-3825.
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Government
Prince
William County Government
Has a number of volunteer opportunities in county agencies.
Among the offices using volunteers are the Office of Citizen and
Consumer Assistance and the Prince William County Extension
Office. Volunteer internships are available with the Mapping and
Public Works offices, and volunteers are needed to work with
individuals going through the court system. For more
information, call Gail MacDonald in the personnel office at
792-6679
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Hospice
Hospice of Northern Virginia in Arlington
Offers comprehensive in-patient and at home care for terminally
ill patients, and those who love them. Its volunteer
network covers a wide area from home care, bereavement and grief
support to office duties. Call Hospice Volunteer Services
at (703) 534-7070. Training is conducted on an as needed
basis. There is also a Hospice office in Dale City, for
anyone interested in volunteering. Call 670-5080
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Libraries &
Literacy
The Prince
William Library System
Relies on its volunteers to help the libraries run
smoothly. Volunteers re-shelve books, man the check out
counter and do a variety of other jobs. Positions are available
at all libraries and volunteers can work at the branch closest to
home. To volunteer call Belinda Tyson at 792-6100.
The
Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William
Conduct workshops for those interested in helping adults to learn
or improve their basic reading skills. After training,
volunteers are matched with an appropriate adult student.
Call 670-5702.
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Litter Control
The
Prince William Clean Community Council
Relies on volunteers to maintain it Adopt - a-Spot and
Adopt-a-Highway programs as well as help educate the public to
the effectiveness of recycling. For information call the
PWCCC at 792-6272.
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Museum
The
Manassas Museum
Uses volunteers to staff its store, Echoes, Volunteers answer
visitor inquiries and conduct periodic visitor surveys, among
other duties. Tour guides are needed for school groups.
They work about 3 1/2 hours a month. Training is provided for all
positions. For information call the museum. 368-1873.
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Recreation
Stonewall Park Swim Team -
Home of the Explosion
Stonewall Park Swim Team strives
to provide a safe and fun environment for swimmers of all
experience levels to learn proper swimming techniques, good
sportsmanship, and the experience of team competition. We are a
non-profit swim team managed solely by parent volunteers. We
are open to all who are interested and welcome you to come and
join the fun! For more information, contact Detra Hagerman,
Treasurer, at
703-794-0999, or
by email.
QDD Swim Team
is a Community based, parent owned and
parent run swim team. We train children of all ages from learn
to swim to National Champions in competitive swimming. We also
conduct American Red Cross certified Lifeguarding, CPR, First
Aid and AED training courses as well as Sports Safety Training
for all sports. We are a 501(c) 3 organization listed with IRS
and are not for profit. We have a swimmer population of 277
children and use 12 certified coaches in
5 local swimming pools to conduct classes and practices. We
maintain an office at
9446 Taney Road in Manassas and have
office hours from 8:30 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. For
more information, contact William Shaw or Robert Gecan, General
Managers, at
703-369-0699, or by email.
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Refugees
Refugee
Resettlement Program
often needs volunteers to teach English as a Second
Language. Training and materials are provided. Call
369-6101 for information.
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