Regards, Prince William-you can help fight hunger! Community Feeding Taskforce Food Helpline urgently needs Spanish-speaking volunteers who can answer the hotline on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Volunteers will answer the phone calls of people who need food, redirect callers to the food pantry closest to their place of residence, and arrange home delivery for those who have closed the door. Provide training; however, volunteers will work from home and must have their own computer and Internet access.

This is a flexible schedule and low call volume, which can be done when someone is working from home. Please visit https://bit.ly/314ZgDn for more information, and then click the "Response" button to register.

Hahaha! Christmas is approaching, and the interesting staff of ACTS are accepting new toy donations from Toys for Tots until December 8. Your donation will help local children have a happy Christmas! Please email [email protected] for more information.

Animal lovers! Advocates for Abused and Abandoned Pets (A3P) staff need volunteers in various positions to help improve the lives of fur babies. Volunteers under the age of 16 can help, but they must volunteer with their parents. Just a few hours a day, a week, or a month can change the lives of these four-legged friends! Please visit www.a3padvocates.org/volunteer or email [email protected] to learn how to participate.

Teenagers, here is the opportunity to participate in some service hours and join some holiday fun! Historic Manassas, Inc. will host Jolly Ol' Confections Dessert Tasting on December 19th. Volunteers over the age of 16 are required to help as dessert waiters from 12:45 pm to 4 pm. Put on festive holiday costumes and help spread the joy of the holiday! Please register at https://bit.ly/3x4p3qH. If you have any questions, please send an email to Beverly [email protected]

The medical reserve team provides support to your local health department and community during public health emergencies! Volunteers are needed to support multiple tasks, including public health education and outreach, disease investigations, vaccine clinics, and more! No medical experience is required; they have a role for everyone! In particular, bilingual volunteers are needed. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, complete a minimum of training, and pass a state background check before they can serve. Please fill out the application form at vamrc.org. problem? Please send an email to [email protected] for more information.

The Prince William Conservation Alliance will host a virtual conference on "Discover a new invasive insect that may be in the backyard near you!" December 9th, 7pm to 8:30pm. Together with Valerie Huelsman, an environmental analyst at the Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Office in Prince William County, introduce the Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF), a recent threat to our trees. Please visit http://www.pwconserve.org/ for more information and to register. problem? [Email protection] Or call 703.490.5200.

For dog lovers, we provide you with a great opportunity! PWC Dogs is looking for volunteers over the age of 18 to help continue to manage and support the K9 Gunners Memorial Park in Woodbridge. Volunteers meet monthly to discuss the dog park business, as well as support and staff face-to-face and virtual fundraising/friend raising activities. Dog-raising experience is helpful, but not required. You will feel great when you help promote this dog-friendly park in our community! Please visit https://bit.ly/3pm4vH2 for more details.

Help support veterans! RSVP's VETS program provides transportation services for medical appointments for veterans and their spouses is back. Volunteer drivers "55 years or older" are needed! Volunteers must be at least 55 years old and successfully complete crime and driving record checks. This is a great way to give back to all our veterans have done and say "thank you" to them! Please email [email protection] or call 571.292.5307 for more information.

Mark your calendar! Wreaths Across America will be held at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle at 10 am on December 18th. This is a wonderful and meaningful activity for the family and a great way to remember, respect and teach the children the sacrifices made by our veterans. Please register for Evenbrite at https://bit.ly/30hGBmT-please be sure to read the important information on this page. Please email [email protected] for more information.

If you are looking for other opportunities, please don't forget to call our outstanding Prince William volunteer team at 703.369.5292. You can also visit our website: Volunteer Prince William.org. Thank you very much for everything you do in our community.

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