How to Become a Junior Achievement Volunteer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get the contact information for your local Junior Achievement Volunteer coordinator offices from the JA website.

   (see below) , Usually all you need is a willing heart and a bit of business background., The lessons are for six, one hour long, sessions.
   
   Keep in mind that they will most likely be in the school day, but can possibly be for an after school care program as well.
   
   Summertime is probably not a good time due to the students being on vacation.,, Sometimes this is done one on one with the volunteer coordinator.
   
   Other times it is done with a group of other volunteers at the beginning of a school year., Review those materials carefully.
   
   Ask the volunteer coordinator to clarify anything which you do not understand.,,
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   Step 2: Check your qualifications.

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   Step 3: Check your calendar for windows of time in which you can be available.

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   Step 4: Complete the online contact form or call the offices to arrange a time to meet with the coordinator and complete any necessary paperwork.

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   Step 5: Complete the orientation.

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   Step 6: Obtain your teaching materials from the volunteer coordinator.

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   Step 7: Coordinate your schedules with the volunteer coordinator and the classroom teacher.

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   Step 8: Enjoy your stint as a JA volunteer!

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