Volunteer Training 2009-10

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Welcome to Volunteer Training

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JA’s Purpose To prepare and inspirestudents to succeed in the global economy.

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Elementary programs include six sequential themes from kindergarten through 5th grade students. Activities build on studies from each preceding grade and prepare students for secondary school and lifelong learning.

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JA’s middle grade programs help teens make difficult decisions about how to best prepare for their educational and professional future. Programs reinforce the value of workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Students are introduced to many economic concepts and useful facts about the working world.

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JA’s high school programs help students make informed, intelligent decisions about their future, and fosters skills that will be highly useful in the business world. Programs teach concepts relating to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness.

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JA’s Capstone Programs

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How is JA funded? It costs $500 to bring Junior Achievement into each classroom. Junior Achievement raises money for programs from corporate and individual gifts, grants and special event fundraisers. JA in-classroom programs are free to the schools.

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The commitment from business and community organizations to recruit volunteers is essential. JA classroom volunteers bring real-life business experience and guidance into the classroom.

Before Your First Class : 

Before Your First Class Contact Teacher Schedule Discuss classroom dynamics/rules Request a class list Get Directions Tell JA date of 1st lesson 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 What type of questions will I get asked?

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 doing and saying.Ask for teacher guidance when dividing students into groups. Wear comfortable clothes, and don’t hesitate to get down to the child’s level. Honor your commitment.Enjoy yourself. : 

Teaching TipsLearn the students’ names and show an interest in what they are doing and saying.Ask for teacher guidance when dividing students into groups. Wear comfortable clothes, and don’t hesitate to get down to the child’s level. Honor your commitment.Enjoy yourself.

Review of Materials : 

Review of Materials Pre/Post Test, Teacher Materials Magnets Certificates Table Tents Program Evaluation What Do I Do With Left Over Materials? Verification

Thank you! : 

Thank you! Questions: 651-255-0055 or 1-800-362-5925 More resources: www.jaum.org & www.ja.org