Volunteer Training for JAFM

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Volunteer Training for Junior Achievement of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo

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Junior Achievement Volunteer Training Serving Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo

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Junior Achievement’s Purpose To prepare and inspirestudents to succeed in the global economy. Programs teach concepts relating to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness.

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Elementary School Program Kindergarten-Ourselves 1st Grade-Our Families 2nd Grade-Our Community 3rd Grade-Our City 4th Grade-Our Region 5th Grade-Our Nation

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In the 2009/2010 school year, Junior Achievement will serve: more than 4,500 students in 226 classrooms within 18 Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo schools 250 business volunteers will teach the JA curriculum Elementary School Program In Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo

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How is Junior Achievement funded? It costs $509 to bring Junior Achievement into each classroom. Junior Achievement raises money for programs from corporate and individual gifts, grants and special event fundraisers. Look for: bigBOWL September 2010

Before Your First Class : 

Before Your First Class Contact Teacher - Schedule your visits - Discuss classroom dynamics/rules - Request a class list Parking and signing in Prep Lessons

During Classroom Visits : 

During Classroom Visits Volunteer Responsibilities Arrive early Teach Lessons Lead discussion and activities Share personal and business experiences Encourage student participation Be a positive role model

During Classroom Visits : 

During Classroom Visits Teacher Responsibilities Must remain in classroom Prep Students for your arrival Maintain discipline Help facilitate as needed

Teaching TipsLearn the students’ names and show an interest in what they are saying.Ask for teacher guidance when dividing students into groups. Honor your commitment.Enjoy yourself. Students welcome visitors to their classroom. : 

Teaching TipsLearn the students’ names and show an interest in what they are saying.Ask for teacher guidance when dividing students into groups. Honor your commitment.Enjoy yourself. Students welcome visitors to their classroom.

Review of Materials : 

Review of Materials Pre/Post Test (grades K-5) Teacher Material Certificates Table Tents Program Evaluation What Do I Do With Left Over Materials? Email us when you are done.

Who to Contact : 

Who to Contact Nancy Eckman 701-241-8628 nancyeckman@jaum.org www.jaum.org

Thank you! : 

Thank you!