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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Helping Your Loved Ones Age in Place

JABA Volunteer Opportunities

JABA volunteers give from the heart! Whatever your age, you can find a fulfilling volunteer opportunitiy through JABA's Volunteer Services program in the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. Our volunteers support JABA as well as over 120 other non-profit organizations. Opportunities include:

Become a JABA Volunteer

If you are interested in Volunteering, you can contact Marguerite David, phone (434) 817-5229 or by e-mail.

If you would like to apply to become a JABA volunteer, there are a few different options. You can:

• Apply on line:online Volunteer Registration application. Once you complete the form you can either e-mail the application back to JABA, or print it and mail or bring it to our Central Office.
• Print: blank Volunteer Registration application form. Mail it or bring it to JABA. This is a good option if you have a slow internet connection.
• By phone: Request an application form by contacting Marguerite David

Are you 55 or older? RSVP

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) invites adults to use their life experiences and skills to help their neighbors in need and to serve their community.

Find a great match for your interests from our list of over 120 non-profit agencies. Volunteer stations include hospitals, schools, libraries, museums, nursing homes, and animal care organizations, just to name a few.

If you would like more information, or if you would like to arrange a personal interview, call Martha Williams at (434) 817-5245 or reach her by e-mail.

Want to help in our public schools? FISH

JABA’s Friends In Schools Helping (FISH) Program is an intergenerational program that matches volunteers of all ages with opportunities in our public schools. Currently, FISH volunteers are helping students and teachers as tutors (especially reading and math), breakfast and lunch buddies, and in after school programs. There is a special need for FISH volunteers to assist students for whom English is a second language. As a FISH volunteer, you can work directly with a student as a tutor or mentor, or you can help a teacher, librarian or office staff with administrative tasks.

To find a volunteer opportunity at a school near your home or work, please contact Marguerite David at (434) 817-5229 or by e-mail

Read the JABA Connection Newsletter

A new edition of "The JABA Connection", the newletter for JABA's volunteers and donors, is now available. To read the newletter online, click here.

If you are interested in learning more about how you can make a difference in someone else's life while enriching your own, call us today ...

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