Volunteers are needed close to home. Here are some opportunities from Volunteer Prince William.
Right Step to Opportunities: Help Youth Stay on the Right Path
Prince William County Office of Youth Services is seeking dedicated volunteers for the Right Step to Opportunities program — a diversion initiative designed to help youthful offenders avoid the juvenile justice system and build a brighter future.
As a Right Step Volunteer, you will:
- Participate in Community Conference hearings with youth and their parent(s)
- Help determine appropriate sanctions and positive opportunities
- Support youth in making better choices
Requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Complete training sessions on Right Step and best practices for conducting community conference hearings
- Commit to at least six hearings per year
Your guidance can be the turning point in a young person’s life. Click here to learn more.
Volunteer Show Shovelers
Although the snow has ended (for now) Volunteer Prince William is still recruiting Volunteer Snow Shovelers for the future to assist senior citizens and adults with disabilities by clearing sidewalks and driveways after snowstorms. Volunteers age 16+ are welcome, while volunteers under 16 can volunteer with a parent. Shoveling typically takes place one to three days after a snowstorm and volunteers will be “on call” through March 31. You’ll feel great as you help vulnerable residents safely access critical medical appointments, home healthcare, and enter or exit their homes. You’ll help vulnerable residents safely access critical medical appointments, home healthcare, and enter or exit their homes. To learn more or sign up, please click here or email jhawkins@volunteerprincewilliam.org. Please be sure to indicate how far you’re willing to travel.
Seeking Meals on Wheels Driver Volunteers
Volunteer drivers are needed to deliver noontime meals to homebound older adults Monday – Friday between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. (Meals are not delivered on weekends, holidays or during periods of inclement weather.) Daily routes take about 1.5 hours to complete. Commitment can vary depending upon the volunteer’s schedule from as few as one delivery every other week up to several deliveries each week.
Two Locations Available: Woodbridge Senior Center, 13850 Church Hill Drive, Woodbridge Va. 22191 and Manassas Senior Center, 9320 Mosby Street, Manassas, VA 20109.
Eligibility Requires: a car, a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and proof of automobile insurance. To qualify you must also pass a criminal background check, paid by PWC.
Questions: Please contact Tracy at 703-792-4583 or Area Agency on Aging (pwcva.gov) for application and other information.
Refugee Family Mentors
Through the “First Friend” mentorship opportunity, the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) pairs local volunteers with refugee families that would benefit from more assistance adjusting to their new environment.
What: Teaching or practicing English, helping look for new/improved employment, learning public transportation and the area, etc. (specific activities based on the family’s needs).
When: This mentorship takes place independently of ECDC, and meetings with the refugee families often take place on evenings or weekends, making it a popular option for families or working professionals.
Time commitment: approx. 10 hours/month for 6 months
Where: mostly in Woodbridge or Alexandria, VA.
Required: Adult participants must attend an ECDC orientation and complete a background check before volunteering. Click here for more information.
Male Companion Volunteers for Seniors
Do you need volunteers or have an upcoming community event? You can post your volunteer needs and upcoming community events on Volunteer Prince William’s website for free. Posting on the website allows VPW to add your events to their weekly posts and is a great way to spread the word and connect with new volunteers in the community!