Want to Volunteer?
Volunteers embody the heart of Junior Achievement. Taking a message of opportunity and boundless potential to a classroom in your community.
Watch the following video to see how volunteers really make a difference.
If you are interested in becoming a JA classroom volunteer, please complete the registration below! Not sure, need more information or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer in JA BizTonw or Capital One/JA Finance Park, contact David Gelman: (504) 569-8669 or david@jagno.org.
Who Volunteers?
Junior Achievement volunteers come from all walks of life. But they all have a common vision: sharing a message of hope and opportunity wiht each and every young person they reach. Through volunteer partnerships from organizations large and small, or individuals, retired persons, parents, college students and professionals, interested in sharing their experiences with the children of our community, JA’s 1,000 volunteers inspire, prepare and empower. JA volunteers believe they can make a difference and teach more than 22,500 students a year that they can make a difference, too.
Partner Schools/Learning Sites
More than 100 Schools and Learning Sites received JA programs during 2010-2011 school year.
Volunteer Partners
More than 60 susinesses and organizations provided volunteers during the 2010-2011 school year.
Current Volunteer Opportunities – School Year 2011-2012:
As soon as volunteer opportunities become available JA staff will list them according to parish. Please check back or contact David Gelman: (504) 569-8660 or david@jagno.org. Thank you.
JA’s Turn-Key Volunteer Solution:
1. Personalized Placement: JA works with you to ensure you teach at the location and grade level of your choice.
2. Comprehensive Training: JA staff provides training so you are comfortable visiting the classroom. You will be trained in:
- classroom management
- understanding and relaying the JA curriculum
- working with the classroom teacher
- communicating effectively with students
3. Minimal Time Commitment: The time commitment is minimal compared to the significant impact you make:
- Elementary Grades: Five 1-hour sessions
- Middle Grades: Six 1-hour sessions
- High School: Five to Seven 1-hour sessions
No matter what grade level you choose, JA provides you with a kit containing all the lesson plans and student materials you’ll need to make every minute count.
4. JA Staff Follow-Up and Support: JA staff is available to answer your questions or make suggestions pertaining to your volunteer assignment.
