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Senior Corps Program Vital in Central Virginia for the Volunteers!
Community service through JABA’s RSVP program is so important, not only for the people served, but for the volunteers themselves. Moving to a new community for retirement means leaving behind your network of coworkers and friends who would help with the transition from working to volunteering. Shortly after moving to Charlottesville, I discovered JABA through…
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“Virtual Volunteers” needed for a client satisfaction survey | JABA
From JABA’s Becky Calvert: I hope everyone has had a happy, healthy start to the new year. We get many inquires as to small ways volunteers can make a difference. Here is a great opportunity to do just that. “Virtual Volunteers” are needed for a client satisfaction survey. JABA is required by the Virginia Department…
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Ready to give back to our community? JABA has many volunteer opportunities
You can make a difference in the life of a student in one of our public schools by being a FISH (Friends in Schools Helping) volunteer. JABA’s FISH volunteers help students with reading, math and other academic subjects. They are also mentors to children who need a little extra support. Volunteers are needed now through…
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2020 Plan: Aging in Community – JABA again leading the way!
The year 2020 (when the first wave of “Baby Boomers” born in 1946 will be approaching 75) is fast approaching! It will be here before we know it, and our community is laying the groundwork now for a wonderful future for citizens of all ages. I am particulary excited to read about JABA’s plans for…
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Thanks to JABA – our local “myth-busters” – for leading the way!
How exciting to see our own JABA rewarded with a grant and praised on the USDA blog! JABA is truly leading the way in many different areas. I have mentioned before that my favorite volunteer program is JABA’s Friends in School Helping (FISH). Helping students learn is a wonderful way to keep your brain sharp…
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FISH, Friends in Schools Helping, is now looking for volunteers
FISH, Friends in Schools Helping, is now looking for volunteers to help tutor children in local elementary schools for the brand new school year. Trainings will be held the middle to end of September, as both teachers and students need time to settle in and have assessments completed for placement of FISH volunteers. Contact Marguerite…
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