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Volunteers Making a Difference in Classrooms | Charlottesville News
FISH, the Friends in School Helping program, is transforming classrooms across Fluvanna, Louisa, and Nelson counties by pairing trained volunteers with students and teachers. Since 2004, this flexible initiative—run by JABA—has matched mentors, aged 18+, with needs ranging from copy-making to one-on-one academic and social support. Volunteers, including a retired anesthesiologist helping a kindergartener with a translator app, bring compassion and adaptability that boost student confidence, attendance, and engagement. Teachers see real change, while volunteers find deep fulfillment in…
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