Founded in 1975, JABA is Central Virginia’s leading provider of information and services for seniors
Our mission is to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.
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JABA’s CHARLOTTESVILLE CENTER HONORS LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
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Martha Williams
(434) 817-5245
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JABA’s CHARLOTTESVILLE CENTER HONORS LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
Charlottesville, VA --- JABA’s 584 volunteers in Albemarle County and the city of Charlottesville can usually be found working with seniors in one of JABA’s five community centers or tutoring students. On Thursday, May 15, however, they were recognized for the contributions during garden party at JABA’s Adult Activity and Health Center on Hillsdale Drive.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of a poster size check representing the monetary value of the volunteers’ combined hours by Dick Gibson, Jr. Chair of JABA’s Board of Directors and Gordon Walker, JABA’s CEO . “The US Department of Labor puts a cash value of $20.08 on every hour of volunteer work, “said Gibson. “Based on that figure, the 44,791 hours of time contributed by our volunteers in Albemarle County is worth $899,093.24.”
Accepting the check on behalf of the city and county were County Supervisor Ann Mallek, County Supervisor Sally Thomas, Holly Edwards, City Council Member, Charlottesville City Council member Satyendra Huja, and Delegate David Toscano.
Angell Husted hosted the afternoon’s festivities. The Pantops Trio provided the music.
Something for Everyone
JABA places volunteers of all ages with a wide range of local nonprofits throughout the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and the city of Charlottesville. Volunteers have a variety of choices, with time commitments starting from as little as one hour a week. Volunteers who are 55 and older are part of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) that JABA sponsors locally. JABA’s Friends in School Helping (FISH) intergenerational program matches volunteers of all ages with opportunities in public schools. Trained JABA volunteers with Volunteer Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (VICAP) provide help with insurance issues and claims, while those with JABA’s Ombudsman Program act as advocates for resident in Long-Term Care facilities.
Those wishing more information on volunteering with JABA should call (434) 817-5222.
Make A Difference
Your monetary donation to JABA, Inc. could make all the difference to Charlottesville and Central Virginia elders, and the caregivers who assist them. Please consider donating today! You can also arrange for a regular monthly payment plan for your convenience. [Click here] for more information
In addition, JABA has numerous volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. [Volunteer page]
