Health & Safety People & Places Volunteering
Home improvement heroes wanted
FROM Volunteer Prince William 07/07/23 / Health & Safety / People & Places / Volunteering /
Habitat for Humanity PWC needs volunteers to help with various build/repair projects they have going on around greater Prince William. No experience is necessary, training is provided on the spot and volunteers are supervised.
Peanuts helping Red Cross get blood donations in May
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FROM American Red Cross 04/20/23 / Health & Safety / Volunteering /
Having a diverse blood supply is one way to ensure all patients have ongoing access to compatible blood transfusions. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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Virginia State Parks to mark National Public Lands Day with free parking Sept. 24
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FOM Virginia State Parks 09/16/22 / Breaking News / Environment / State Government / Kids Konnection / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation / Volunteering /
Across the commonwealth, Virginia State Parks will join the celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24, with free parking, special programs and volunteer events. Tree projects are nearby, one in Woodbridge.
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City of Manassas honors volunteers
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By PATTY PRINCE, City of Manassas 06/07/22 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / Volunteering /
The City of Manassas honored 200+ volunteers and specially recognized eight volunteers for their extraordinary contributions to the community in 2021 during a volunteer reception and dinner last month.
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National Law Enforcement Museum needs Police Week volunteers May 11-15
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FROM National Law Enforcement Museum 04/28/22 / Breaking News / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Volunteering /
Volunteers at the National Law Enforcement Museum are still needed during National Police Week 2022 which takes place Wednesday, May 11 through Sunday, May 15. Volunteer shifts are assigned within the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Nearly 4000 volunteers equal to 40 staffers aided PWC programs in 2021
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FROM Prince William County Government 04/13/22 / Local Government / People & Places / Volunteering /
Prince William Board of County Supervisors proclaimed April 17-23, 2022 as National Volunteer Week.
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Volunteers age 30+ sought by UVA Health to test repurposed medications to fight COVID
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FROM UVA Health 02/21/22 / Breaking News / Education / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Volunteering /
UVA Health reports that it has joined a nationwide study evaluating two repurposed medications in the search for effective, safe treatments for mild-to-moderate COVID-19. Repurposed medications are already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of other diseases or conditions.
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Register now for Oct. 9 Fix-It Fair at Central Library
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09/15/21 / Local Government / People & Places / Volunteering /
Fix-It events give community residents an opportunity to bring salvageable items such as jewelry, clothing, small furniture, appliances and bicycles for repair and subsequent reuse. The event also gives fixers the opportunity to share their skills and that helps encourage reuse and repair of serviceable items.
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“Shiver in the River” has new look
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FROM Keep Virginia Beautiful 01/18/21 / Breaking News / Health & Safety / People & Places / Nature and the Outdoors / Volunteering /
It's no surprise that Keep Virginia Beautiful's largest annual fundraiser, Shiver in the River, will look different this year due to COVID.
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Va. State Police share safe driving tips for tropical storm weather this weekend
A tropical storm warning is already in effect for coastal Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. Forecasts are calling for the eastern and central regions of the Commonwealth to be impacted by significantly heavy rains and strong winds. To prevent unnecessary traffic crashes from occurring on Va. highways, state police advise residents to postpone travel plans and avoid driving, if possible.
