- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Mentor an OCPS student with Junior Achievement!
ORGANIZATION: Volunteers for Community Impact
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
About: Junior Achievement
JA of Central Florida’s volunteer-delivered, 6th-12th Grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students to dream big and reach their potential. With the help of more than 237,000 volunteers, JA students develop the skills they need to experience the realities and opportunities of work and entrepreneurship in the 21st-century global marketplace. Volunteer with JA or JA Academy today!
JA Academy: The JA Academy is an innovative magnet school in partnership with Orange County Public Schools that teaches students leadership and entrepreneurial skills through an integrated and challenging high school curriculum. We are currently recruiting mentors to volunteer with students here!
- Finance Park Virtual: FPV volunteers are needed in high school classrooms to provide 3-6 hours of service delivering financial literacy lessons to 12th grade students. Training and materials are provided.
- Series: 6-7 weeks courses for 6-12th grade students (see below)
- JA Be Entrepreneurial
- JA Career Success
- JA Economics for Success
- JA Exploring Economics
- JA Global Marketplace
- JA It’s My Business!
- JA It’s My Future
- JA Job Shadow
- JA Personal Finance
- JA Titan
Junior Achievement provides the necessary training for each volunteer position. VCI's part in this opportunity is to provide volunteers who are 55+ with a (free) comprehensive benefits package (inclusive of accident, personal liability and automobile liability insurance, a life Insurance benefit, free workshops and more) during the hours that you volunteer! Please contact the RSVP Manager over Orange County for more information: 407-298-4180, x 113 / rsvp.orange@vcifl.org.
RSVP, a part of Senior Corps, is America's largest volunteer network for people 55 and over, with more than 300,000 volunteers tackling tough issues in communities nationwide. RSVP shows you how you can apply the skills and wisdom you've acquired throughout your life to make a positive difference in the lives of others. RSVP is federally funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
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About Volunteers for Community Impact
Location:
3545 Lake Breeze Dr., Orlando, FL 32808, US
Mission Statement
Our mission: "Improving Lives Through Volunteerism."
Description
We are the leading organization for senior volunteerism in the greater Central Florida area, serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. Just last year, 1,186 caring adult volunteers gave 438,683 hours of service. That is more than $9.5 million dollars worth of volunteer service being poured back into our communities.
Previously known as Florida Senior Programs, VCI has been the sponsoring agency for the REtired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Foster Grandparent Programs since 1977. Our 36 year presence has proven our aptitude for providing meaningful and impactful volunteer experiences.
VCI provides membership benefits and support to volunteers aged 55+, at no cost to the volunteers or their volunteer stations. Just a few of the benefits of membership include: Supplemental insurance while volunteering, a dedicated coordinator, and matching to find the perfect position to fit the interest of the volunteer.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Orange CountyOrlando, FL 32808
DATE POSTED
June 17, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 55
- Varies