Category: Get Involved – Volunteer

  • Jackson-Via after-school Computer Club starts TODAY! Getting ready to start Scratching

    Jackson-Via after-school Computer Club starts TODAY! Getting ready to start Scratching

    This is just the beginning.  We will soar to new heights as we enjoy the fun of computer coding!  Click the MsSuperK sprite to visit our Jackson-Via Computer Club Scratch Studio.

  • Gov. McAuliffe Declares October as TechTober – Calling all techies – C’mon get involved!

    We have so many techies in Cville! Hope many will  get involved in helping students learn about these rewarding careers! Office of Governor Terry McAuliffe Press Release … The Governor also announced the launch of “Mentors for Momentum,” a new program designed to connect businesses, organizations, educators and other professionals with students interested in studying and…

  • Come FISH with Us!

    Come FISH with Us!

    Come FISH with Us! We are casting our lines for new FISH mentors for our Friends in Schools Helping program. New volunteers may attend any training regardless of their county of residence. The next training date is October 10th in Charlottesville. More dates and locations may be added if needed. Come FISH with us! FISH@jabacares.org…

  • Planning an after-school Scratch Club – What fun!

    I am having a lot of fun learning how to code using Scratch! More information about our club coming soon… About Scratch With Scratch, you can program your own interactive stories, games, and animations — and share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically,…

  • Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training – September 20

    New Tutor Training September 20 Have a friend who would make a great tutor? Encourage him or her to sign up for our next training on Saturday, September 20, 9:30am-4:00pm at the Jefferson School City Center. We have a long waiting list of students and appreciate your help in recruiting tutors as wonderful as you. Prospective…

  • EVENING FRONT DESK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Senior Center

    EVENING FRONT DESK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Do you enjoy meeting people? The Center is looking for evening Front Desk Volunteers that provide excellent customer service, communicate well, and serve as a resource for all who visit the Senior Center. Position times available: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 – 8:30 pm. Please contact Kimberly to be part of the…