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The American Library Association conference that just ended at McCormick Place tends to be a predictably tame six days. The annual gathering of librarians, publishers and information professionals has been happening since the 19th century. The Chicago-based ALA greets librarians from rural towns, big cities, colleges, high schools, libraries in other countries. They eat a hot dog and take a ...

Volunteer opportunities in our area: Medical Reserve Corps and more [Photo: Habitat for Humanity Prince William County] Greetings, Prince William – Boxes of Basics, a nonprofit located in Manassas, needs volunteer delivery drivers to deliver boxes of children’s clothing to their partners for distribution to families.  Just a few hours of your time will help provide vulnerable children in our community with the warm clothing they need!  Please email info@boxesofbasics.org to learn more. Non-COVID-19 Opportunities: Does your organization have that “one in a million” voluntee...

Area volunteer opportunities: Translation services needed Photo: Habitat for Humanity Prince William County Greetings, Prince William – Volunteer Prince William’s Alternative Community Service Program needs 2-3 Spanish/English bilingual volunteers to provide translation services to our community service clients each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This is an as-needed, remote, teleconferencing opportunity. Spanish-speaking clients are instructed to phone our office Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1 pm and 3 pm. We will conference with you on the call in or...

Greetings, Prince William – Does your organization have that “one in a million” volunteer or community partner who has been especially helpful to your agency during this pandemic? Here’s your chance to recognize and thank them for their service – nominations for the Virginia Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Awards are now open! Please visit virginiaservice.virginia.gov/volunteering/governors-volunteerism-awards to view the categories and submit your nomination. Online nominations must be submitted by 5 pm, April 23. Winners will be honored in May. Please email VirginiaS...