· Junior Achievement volunteers serve as role models in the classroom. They present lessons that teach students about business, economics, and free enterprise.
· Volunteers choose the grade level and school/district where they would like to be placed.
· Elementary School volunteers conduct one lesson per week for five weeks. The approximate time for an elementary lesson is 30-40 minutes. Middle grade volunteers conduct one lesson per week for eight weeks. The approximate time for a lesson is 45-50 minutes. High school volunteers conduct one lesson per week for ten weeks. The approximate time for a lesson is 45-55 minutes.
· All new elementary and middle grade volunteers must attend a 2 ½ - hour training. New high school volunteers must attend a 4-hour training.
· All materials and lesson plans are provided by Junior Achievement. The JA curriculum has been developed by professional educators to be easy for everyone to follow. The lessons are age-appropriate, hands-on, informative and fun. Volunteers receive their “kits” filled with activities and lesson plans during training.
· Elementary volunteers coordinate the time and day of their classroom visits with the teacher. Middle grade and high school volunteers visit the classroom at a specific time of the day but may choose the day of the week that is most convenient.
· Once trained, preparation for each class should be minimal.
· Volunteers should have the desire to work with young people, be flexible and possess a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
JA volunteers have the opportunity to give back to the community, sharpen presentation skills and meet new people.