Category: Get Involved – Volunteer

“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…

January 28, 2011
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…

January 18, 2011
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…

October 25, 2010
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…

October 21, 2010
Learn how to help build our own community wiki: cvillepedia 101 Training Video #1

Want to learn more about wikis? We have a community wiki that could use your help. Brian Wheeler of Charlottesville Tomorrow has posted a new training video to get you started! This cvillepedia 101 Training Video #1 shows how to create an account and login, create an article for a person, create an article for…

September 18, 2010
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…

August 27, 2010