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Do you have a passion for older adult and caregiver services? Join JABA's Advisory Council to share your passion and move us forward as a community.

• Meetings are held once a month 12pm-2pm, generally on Thursdays.
• Members commit to a minimum requirement of 2 hours every other month.
• Virtual meetings are conducted over Zoom until further notice.
• Must be a Fluvanna County resident and 18 years or older.
• Applications from seniors or caregivers encouraged!

Fill out an application here: https://www.fluvannacounty.org/bc-jabaac

Do you have a passion for older adult and caregiver services? Join JABA's Advisory Council to share your passion and move us forward as a community.

• Meetings are held once a month 12pm-2pm, generally on Thursdays.
• Members commit to a minimum requirement of 2 hours every other month.
• Virtual meetings are conducted over Zoom until further notice.
• Must be a Louisa County resident and 18 years or older.
• Applications from seniors or caregivers encouraged!

Fill out an application here: https://www.louisacounty.com/648/JABA-Advisory-Council Or email [email protected] for more information

• Volunteers: If you want to make a difference and can spare time to help with working tabling or fundraising events fundraising or other hands-on tasks, we welcome your energy and enthusiasm. Volunteer opportunities are always listed here. And you can sign up using our volunteer form to stay in the know!
• Committee Members: Are you interested in taking a more active role in Bennett's Village? Join one of our committees! We currently have committees for event planning, governance, grants, education and outreach, social media and marketing, finance, and our capital campaign committee. Your expertise and commitment will help us navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Sign up using our volunteer form to express your interest in joining a committee.
• Board Members: We are looking for dedicated individuals with a strong commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. Board Members formulate, evaluate, and coordinate policy and direction for Bennett’s Village committees and volunteers.

• Deliver emergency food boxes for seniors to have on hand (Albemarle).
• Transport meals to community centers on Wednesday & Thursday mornings (Charlottesville City to Greene County).
• Assist seniors shopping in-store (current need Charlottesville, waitlist other counties).
• Curbside Pickup/Deliver groceries to seniors (current need Charlottesville, waitlist other counties).

JABA offers free unbiased one-on-one insurance counseling (now via Zoom or by phone) that guides older adults and individuals with disabilities through complicated Medicare questions. We also screen individuals for benefit programs and provide information about how to guard against fraud. Join the team as a Counselor, Greeter/Receptionist, or Intake Call Specialist.

• What is the "Party in the Park"? "Party in the Park" will be a fun-filled, family-friendly event to celebrate the grand opening of the accessible treehouse at Pen Park. We envision a day filled with music, games, food, and accessible activities for people of all ages and abilities.

• Why Join the Planning Committee? By joining our committee, you will have the opportunity to:

• • Shape the event: Contribute your ideas and expertise to create an engaging and meaningful experience for attendees.
  • Make a difference: Help raise awareness and funds to support the construction of Bennett's Village, making inclusive play a reality in Charlottesville.
  • Build community: Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating accessible spaces for everyone in our community.
• How to Get Involved? Email the Party in the Park Event Committee Co-Chairs Yuki Weaver and Kara McClurken to sign up and for more information. We will begin planning for this event in Fall 2024, so don’t hesitate to sign up!

• Greeting guests warmly as they arrive at the MFP site
• Asking each household some information to determine if they have visited the distribution before or if they are a new guest
• Recording guest information and the visit in the Food Bank’s client database (Link2Feed) on a BRAFB-provided tablet that is connected to a mi-fi (for internet access)
• Posting the number of households on a sticky note on the driver’s windshield
• Distributing flyers to guests, occasionally (i.e., Food Finder information, Inclement Weather Hotline, etc.)
• Preparing the tablet and mi-fi for the next distribution (fully charged)

• Reliable self-transportation to the distribution site (the Food Bank does not reimburse for mileage)
• Strong communication skills and customer service skills
• Strong technology and tablet/computer skills
• Experience with or interest in learning data entry
• Access to phone and email
• Access to internet at home
• Good judgment and safety awareness
• Ability to stand on your feet for 2 – 3 hours without breaks
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Good mobility required for bending and reaching, etc.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must be onsite for approximately 3 hours at the MFP distribution once a month (occurs in the morning on the last Thursday of the month)
• Additional time (approximately 2 hours per month) is needed in addition to the distribution, for reporting tasks
• We ask for an initial commitment to serve in this capacity for 8-12 months, since consistency is important.

• Due to safety concerns all volunteers must wear close-toed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) and comfortable, appropriate clothes suitable for the weather of the day.

• Food Bank staff and the MFP Site Coordinator will provide necessary training, supervision, and support.