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Please make sure you are fully willing to commit to the following:


 I understand that I am committing myself to become a JA Volunteer
 I understand that JA will incur expenses to set up a JA classroom for me, mainly the JA Kit they will send me
 I understand that JA expects me to complete at minimum 5-7 1 hour volunteer visits to a JA classroom within a semester
 I understand that in most cases, I am responsible for contacting my assigned classroom's teacher to set up a volunteer schedule
 I agree that school, work and personal constraints are not valid excuses for non-completion of my JA volunteer commitment
 I understand that JA will contact me regarding my volunteer progress and that JA's funding is contingent upon my response

Your Name (required)

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Very important: Please use a local address where you can accept UPS deliveries.
We cannot accept P.O. Boxes. Don’t forget your apartment or suite number.

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This information is used in qualifying JA for certain grants.

Employer/Your Organization:
Would you like us to inform your employer that you are a JA volunteer?

If so, please insert name of employer and mailing address:

I Can Volunteer in These Locations: (check all that apply):

 Jefferson Parish – East Bank
 Jefferson Parish – West Bank
 Lafourche Parish
 Orleans Parish – East Bank
 Orleans Parish – West Bank (Algiers)
 Plaquemines Parish
 St. Bernard Parish
 St. Charles Parish
 St. John Parish
 St. Mary Parish
 St. Tammany Parish
 Tangipahoa Parish
 Terrebonne Parish
 Washington Parish 		I Have Volunteered for JA before:

I Can Volunteer for These Grade Levels: (check all that apply):
 Lower Elementary Grades (K-2)
 Upper Elementary Grades (3-5)
 Middle Grades (6-8)
 High School Grades (9-12)

If this is your first time volunteering to work with kids, we recommend starting with Elementary Grades.

I Prefer These Schools: (check all that apply):

 Public Schools
 Private Schools

Transportation:

 An automobile
 Streetcar/bus/bike ONLY
 None

Additional Requests: You can tell us about a particular school where you would like to volunteer.

How did you hear about JA?:

Donation Request:

 I am unable to make a donation and I understand I am not required to.
 I want to donate by purchasing my JA Kit. Please invoice me $100.
 I want to make a donation of some other amount. Please send me a pledge card.
 I am interested in attending one of JA's fundraising events. Please send me information.

Please Read: Junior Achievement’s Volunteer Conduct Standards

Each year Junior Achievement staff shall convey these standards in writing to all volunteers prior to their first visit to the classroom. Staff shall review these standards verbally, as well, with volunteers teaching for the first time.

Junior Achievement serves youth. Our volunteers teach valuable lessons with each word and especially with their conduct. Adult misconduct with youth carries serious consequences. Because Junior Achievement cares that its volunteers have healthy relationships with the youth they serve, it has established these standards.

1. Young people look to adults for examples of appropriate behavior. JA volunteers must use appropriate language and model honorable behavior, such as respect, integrity, honesty, and excellence. Profanity or sexualized language or jokes is inappropriate around students. Violating state law regarding interactions with youth, e.g., providing them alcohol or illegal drugs, is forbidden.

2. Volunteers must take particular care when touching youth. Most people understand the difference between appropriate touching, like a handshake or pat on the back, and touching which is sexual or disrespectful. Volunteers must also consider how any physical contact may be perceived.

3. Interactions with students must both be appropriate and appear appropriate. Volunteers will spend most time with groups of students, although occasionally one-to-one situations may occur. Prior to any one-to-one interaction, a JA volunteer generally should ensure another adult is present or aware of the situation. Favoritism, or the appearance of favoritism, should be avoided.

4. Volunteers are responsible for the quality of interactions. Students often find it difficult to state discomfort or objections. Volunteers must be especially sensitive to physical and verbal cues that youth provide.

These are examples only, not a comprehensive list. Other actions not listed could result in suspension or dismissal as a volunteer.

Junior Achievement takes all complaints of misconduct seriously. Credible allegations of misconduct will be promptly investigated by the appropriate authorities. During any such investigation, the JA volunteer will be placed on leave. If an investigation determines misconduct occurred, it will result in the immediate and permanent dismissal as a JA volunteer.

Any JA staff member or volunteer who reasonably suspects misconduct must report these suspicions immediately to the appropriate JA staff person at the local office.

Indicate that you have read and understand Junior Achievement’s Volunteer Conduct Standards as stated above and will abide by these standards by choosing “Yes, I agree” below, typing in your name, then clicking the “Submit” button.

By signing this, I hereby certify that I have never been charged with a crime of violence or a crime involving a child or young person, or, if I have, that I have fully disclosed in writing the facts regarding such a charge to the local Junior Achievement office.

*Do you agree? You must select ‘Yes, I Agree’ to become a JA volunteer.

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Remember – you commit to being a JA Volunteer by completing this registration.