Tag: Volunteer

  • Ready to give back to our community? JABA has many volunteer opportunities

    You can make a difference in the life of a student in one of our public schools by being a FISH (Friends in Schools Helping) volunteer. JABA’s FISH volunteers help students with reading, math and other academic subjects. They are also mentors to children who need a little extra support. Volunteers are needed now through…

  • City seeks applicants for several boards

    Civic engagement is a great way to learn more about our community!  here are some opportunities: The Charlottesville government is accepting applications for the following boards and commissions: Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Commission Community Development Block Grant Task Force Dialogue on Race Housing Advisory Committee Police Advisory Panel Personnel Appeals Board Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Rivanna…

  • byki – powerful online language-learning system – Thanks JMRL!

    Have you ever wished for an easy way to learn a foreign language? —and would you like it to be free and available 24/7 in your own home? Well, if you have internet access and  a library card for the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, then you have it! This year I am a volunteer tutor for…

  • Thanks to JABA – our local “myth-busters” – for leading the way!

    How exciting to see our own JABA rewarded with a grant and  praised on the USDA blog! JABA is truly leading the way in many different areas.  I have mentioned before that my favorite volunteer program is JABA’s Friends in School Helping (FISH).  Helping students learn is a wonderful way to keep your brain sharp…

  • Learn how to help build our own community wiki: cvillepedia 101 Training Video #1

    Want to learn more about wikis?    We have a community wiki that could use your help.  Brian Wheeler of Charlottesville Tomorrow has posted a new training video to get you started! This cvillepedia 101 Training Video #1 shows how to create an account and login, create an article for a person, create an article for…

  • Charlottesville – City Seeks Applicants for Boards from City Residents

    Civic engagement is a great way to learn about your community! Here are some opportunities to get involved: Applications are being accepted for the following boards and commissions appointed by City Council: 250th Anniversary Steering Committee – New Committee with 2 year commitment. 12 positions available. Planning Commission PVCC JAUNT Police Advisory Committee Community Development…