Inspire 5th Graders at Benjamin Middle Elementary School!
ORGANIZATION: Junior Achievement of Chicago
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Make an exciting difference in the future of young students by teaching them skills they can use in any job setting! You can inspire young people to experience the realities and opportunities of our ever-changing workforce and how to think critically about their futures. JA, the nonprofit leader in providing innovative financial literacy, work-readiness, and entrepreneurship education, needs volunteers to take career- and life-skills mentoring into local classrooms.
We’re specifically looking for volunteers to teach classrooms 1 lesson for 5 weeks. Each lesson is about 45 minutes long. All teaching materials and curriculum are provided. We’re very flexible with your schedules! You and your assigned teacher set up what times work for you best. For example, if you prefer to only teach the classroom twice, you can teach 3 lessons one day and 2 the other!
Requires minimal prep time. It is not necessary that your career is in education or business. We welcome all careers! Less than 1 hour training is required. May be completed over the phone.
More opportunities with Junior Achievement of Chicago
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Junior Achievement of Chicago
Location:
651 W. Washington Blvd., #404, Chicago, IL 60661, US
Mission Statement
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy.
Description
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. In partnership with businesses and educators, JA brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.
Our corporate and community volunteers deliver relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. JA programs empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the real world - enhancing the relevance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in school.
Throughout JA's sequential and integrated kindergarten through high school programs, students think critically and solve complex problems. Through our business, financial, and entrepreneurial educational programs, we prepare students to:
- Proactively manage their finances;
- Become entrepreneurs; and
- Develop skills that will be recognized and valued in a global workforce.
During the 2017-2018 school year, JA of Chicago successfully reached 600,222 students of all ages, races, ethnic backgrounds and physical capabilities, including at-risk youth in twelve Chicago-area and northwestern Indiana counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
28 W. 300 St. Charles Rd.West Chicago, IL 60185
DATE POSTED
April 18, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Mentoring
- Group Facilitation
- General Education
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Less than 1 hr training required. May be done over phone.