Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Florida currently needs business and community members in Orange and Seminole counties to serve as classroom volunteers for students in middle and high schools. JA mentors educate students about financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.
“We reached more than 78,000 students last year, but we still have JA Program requests from educators in many middle and high schools that need to be fulfilled,” said Craig Polejes, president of JA of Central Florida, Inc. “JA provides all the training, material and support you need. Volunteers receive an all-inclusive packet of materials – including a consultant guide with scripted, detailed lesson plans and the resources needed to lead activities.”
Volunteer opportunities are available at three levels and require approximately one-hour per week for five to seven sessions, depending on the program.
– Middle school programs utilize problem-solving activities to help students develop skills for success.
– High school programs prepare students for the business world through courses in personal finance, economics and business, emphasizing real-world applications.
Training is held monthly at Junior Achievement’s office at 2121 Camden Road in Orlando – near the Orlando Science Center. For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact Rachel Whitmire at (407) 898-2121, ext. 30 or [email protected].
