Tag: FISH

  • Got some time? We need some help!

    Originally posted on JV FISH: We hope you will join us at Jackson-Via! We are an intergenerational group of volunteers dedicated to helping the students, teachers,  and staff at Jackson-Via Elementary School. Nancy Lambert and Ruth Kastenmayer are two current  JV FISH Volunteers.  Contact us if you have questions. “Want to make a difference in a child’s life?…

  • JABA Volunteer Opportunities for July

    Volunteer Opportunities this month include: Tutor/mentor in elementary schools. Volunteer one hour a week during the academic year at a public elementary school near you or at JABA’s new preschool. Nelson Mobile Food Bank. Unpack truck, stack food on tables, and bag food for recipients. First and third Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am. Teach computer class…

  • Free Live FISH Webinar – Empowering Volunteers to Lead

    Learn more about JABA’s FISH, my favorite volunteer activity in Charlottesville. Register today for a free live webinar to hear about JABA’s award-winning Friends in Schools Helping (FISH) program. The FISH program engages community volunteers in our local schools to tutor and mentor at-risk students and help address school needs. Led by a team of…

  • Have some time to volunteer? Consider becoming a JABA FISH Tutor/Mentor

    Want to make a difference in a child’s life? You can by being a FISH tutor/mentor. Volunteer one hour a week during the academic year at a public elementary school near you or at JABA’s new preschool, Shining Star, located on Hillsdale Drive. Training is ongoing. For more information, contact the FISH Leadership Team at…

  • Two new volunteer opportunities from JABA

    Louisa County students are working hard to catch up from a fall semester of disruption and chaos in their lives due to the earthquake.  School administrators could use your help.  JABA’s FISH (Friends In Schools Helping) program is working with Trevilians Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary to connect volunteers with the children to build up…

  • JABA Volunteer Opportunities

    We are looking for some administrative help with the FISH (Friends in Schools Helping) program on Wednesdays.  If you have an interest in or background in publicity, volunteer management or training please join our FISH Leadership Team and have a lot of fun while making a real difference in a child’s life. Friendly Visitor needed…