Tag: FISH

  • 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…

  • Solving both the academic achievement gap and generation gap through public service intergenerational tutoring

    Congratulations to our young Charlottesville team members, Kevin Ward, Erica Smith, and Lisa Allen, who have produced a 2010 FILM YOUR ISSUE Semi-Finalist! Building Bridges. Joining Generations (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5gJpqH5yww) Please “Like” our video to help us win the Film Your Issue Contest! -Erica via JABA FISH ~ Jackson-Via. oneemptyspace — April 19, 2010 — Kevin Ward,…

  • Creativity and Kindergarten – Lessons for Lifelong Learning: Update

    Creativity and Kindergarten – Lessons for Lifelong Learning has been one of my top posts since it first appeared last June. When I first read the original post on Mark’s Weblog, I was pressed for time and simply quoted him in order to pass along the message.  I have reread it several times while thinking…

  • Charlottesville City Schools – Now is the time to get involved!

    This morning I read with interest the article in the Charlottesville Daily Progress about the hard choices that the Charlottesville School Board must make in these challenging times of dwindling revenues. As a volunteer at Jackson-Via Elementary School, I noticed especially the quote below. If you decide to spend some volunteer time in the schools,…

  • Geezer crusade? – Well, anyway, JABA leads the way!

    Whatever you want to call it, JABA is doing a wonderful job of planning for the future. I  am especially appreciative of steps to expand opportunities for intergenerational initiatives in public facilities,  e.g., JABA FISH at Jackson-Via. From Charlottesville, VA: JABA, an Area Agency on Aging, Advances a Better Future for All Ages In his…

  • Get Involved in Our Charlottesville Community – Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities at JABA

    Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities at JABA Community Centers & ACC (Charlottesville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Activities with Seniors, Special Programs Health/Nutrition: Food Bag Program, Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals Companionship/Outreach: Friendly Visiting, Phone Buddy, Ombudsman, Medicare Counseling, Transportation, Pet Therapy, Home Repairs Building Community: Admin/Office Help, Grant Writing, Special Events, Thrift…