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18 people are interested
Classroom Volunteer - Empower students of Ballston Spa Schools to achieve a successful tomorrow!
ORGANIZATION: Junior Achievement of Northeastern NY, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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18 people are interested
Do you remember having a mentor when you were young? We all remember that one person who inspired us or changed our lives in some way. Now YOU can be that person for a student in your own community.
Junior Achievement is a nonprofit organization with the mission of empowering young people to own their economic success. We achieve this mission by recruiting volunteers to present our programs in grades K-12 during the school day.
Make a difference in the community!
We need volunteers to present our programs in Ballston Spa Schools!
Our programs center around promoting skills in work readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. JA uses hands-on, experiential activities to teach young people about business, economics, how to manage money, how to live within their means, and how staying in school will have a direct impact on their future.
We currently have a high need for volunteers in the following schools: Milton Terrace Elementary, Wood Road Elementary, Gordon Creek Elementary
How does it work?
Volunteering for JA is fun, flexible and rewarding. JA programs are easy to teach, require a modest time investment, and provide immediate feedback and personal satisfaction. JA provides volunteers with everything they need to be successful in the classroom, including:
Choice of elementary school that is most convenient for you
All classroom materials needed to teach the program including a step-by-step lesson plan
Training on how to use the JA materials as well as teaching and classroom management tips (The teacher will remain in the classroom at all times to assist you!)
Connection to a teacher to coordinate when you teach the JA program. (Each program consists of 5 lessons, ranging from 30-45 minutes each, depending on grade level. You may schedule these lessons with the teacher however best fits your schedules.)
More opportunities with Junior Achievement of Northeastern NY, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Junior Achievement of Northeastern NY, Inc.
Location:
PO Box 1487, Albany, NY 12110, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Junior Achievement is empowering young people to own their economic success.
Description
Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, Inc. is one of 124 operating areas of Junior Achievement USA, which is the world's largest youth development organization dedicated to educating students about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through hands-on, experiential programs. Our operating area consists of 12 counties stretching from Warren to Dutchess County and west to Montgomery County.
Junior Achievement offers programs for grades K-12 presented by community volunteers during the school day and sometimes after school. Over 3,000 community volunteers help us to reach over 24,000 students each year. They are the backbone of our organization by giving their time to present our programs, to help raise funds, and provide a variety of services to facilitate our programs. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and include business people, college students, parents and retirees.
Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, Inc. is supported annually by more than 500 businesses throughout the area. The methods of fund raising include an annual operating fund drive, special events, grants from foundations, direct program sponsorship by the business community and support from individuals.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Ballston Spa Elementary SchoolsBallston Spa, NY 12020
DATE POSTED
February 3, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 5 sessions of 30-45min/ lesson