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Beyond the Bars- new website and blog from Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Inmate Programs
Phyllis Back, Director of Programs, Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, has launched a new website and blog. This jail-programs blog is sure to be another “first” for us in Charlottesville! Some recordings from the Music and Poetry Class are already available, and more will be coming soon. Stay tuned for announcements of events as well as information […]
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Lifelong learning at the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail – Can you help with the volunteer appreciation reception?
It is so hard to define “lifelong learning” because it means so many different things to different people and at different times of life. The classes and activities at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail (ACRJ) are simply another facet of the lifelong-learning jewel! Here is an opportunity to support the outreach effort at the ACRJ, a […]
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Fulfillment After Retirement
More and more personal accounts of volunteering include the mention of training. What a wonderful way to keep on learning as we give back to our communities! Here in Charlottesville JABA can help you connect with just the right service opportunity that will help you learn and grow even as you serve. Fulfillment After Retirement […]
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You’ll Feel Better at the End of the Day Knowing You Helped Someone Today
Volunteers are needed now more than ever. Would you give a little of your time to make our community even better? The following message is from Martha Williams at JABA. Everyone of you who give your time in service to others have many reasons to feel good at the end of the day. We here […]
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Book Buddies- a wonderful way to pass on the gift of lifelong learning
Yesterday I attended the annual Book Buddies Fall Tutor Training at Greenbrier Elementary in preparation for my becoming a Book Buddy this year as a JABA FISH volunteer at Jackson -Via Elementary. The presentation by Jeanette Rosenberg, Book Buddies Coordinator, together with reading coordinators from the participating schools was an excellent introduction to the program […]
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Volunteers Needed for Market Central 2009 Farm Tour
Thank you for supporting our efforts to secure the future of the Charlottesville City Market. Market Central is a non-profit organization, formed to support the Charlottesville City Market, and the dedicated area farmers who bring the best in seasonal produce to the Charlottesville community every week. We are in need of several volunteers to help […]
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