Tag: JABA

  • “Virtual Volunteers” needed for a client satisfaction survey | JABA

    From JABA’s Becky Calvert: I hope everyone has had a happy, healthy start to the new year. We get many inquires as to small ways volunteers can make a difference. Here is a great opportunity to do just that. “Virtual Volunteers” are needed for a client satisfaction survey. JABA is required by the Virginia Department…

  • 2020 Plan: Aging in Community – JABA again leading the way!

    The year 2020 (when the first wave of “Baby Boomers” born in 1946 will be approaching 75)  is fast approaching! It will be here before we know it, and our community is laying the groundwork now for a wonderful future for citizens of all ages. I am particulary excited to read about JABA’s plans for…

  • 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…

  • Get involved for a healthier, happier life!

    Call JABA today and volunteer. I’m sure glad that I did! Volunteer Satisfaction Abounds at JABA May 21, 2010 JABA volunteers are the heart of JABA so recently we surveyed 600 volunteers to evaluate how pleased they are with their experience. The results were extraordinary! 92.8% of those surveyed are satisfied or very satisfied with…

  • Mid-May JABA Volunteer Opportunities

    Good day everyone.  May showers bring….May flowers?  We sure hope so. Here at JABA, we have some great volunteer opportunities this month.  We have need for administrative help here at our Hillsdale Offices – a variety of experiences. You don’t need a good phone voice or computer skills, but if you do, that will work…

  • 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,…