Tag: Get Involved – Volunteer

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Opportunities to Serve

    Can you give some time to help in our community? I was reading recently that this summer has seen more Americans than ever volunteering in their communities. I know that is true here at JABA as so many of you give of your time and talents to support programs for healthy aging. We are lucky…