Volunteer with Junior Achievement
Volunteers are currently needed for the following programs:
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JA Finance Park Virtual |
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About |
Junior Achievement of Central Florida (JACF) is looking for volunteers to serve as guest speakers in 12th grade classrooms in our partnership with Orange County Public Schools and the School District of Osceola County. FPV provides the supplemental curriculum that satisfies the required personal financial literacy component embedded in 12th grade Economics with Financial Literacy courses. The program teaches important financial and life skills, with topics including Paying for Postsecondary Education and Identity Theft. |
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Orange County:
Osceola County:
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7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Each class period is about 50 minutes in length; signing up for more than one class is encouraged! |
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High School of your choice |
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Work Description |
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Interested? |
Sign Up for Paying for Postsecondary Education in Orange and Osceola Counties on 3/8/19!
Sign Up for Identity Theft in Orange County on 3/28/19!
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JA Traditional Programs at South Seminole Middle School |
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About |
Junior Achievement of Central Florida (JACF) is looking for individuals to serve as classroom volunteers at South Seminole Middle School. 8 volunteers are needed to teach a program once a week for 6 or 7 weeks on all dates listed at time slot chosen by the volunteer. Volunteers may work in teams and share the schedule if desired. |
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1-hour sessions for 6 or 7 weeks (depending on program chosen) |
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Location |
101 S. Winter Park Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707 |
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Work Description |
JACF is providing three (3) different programs at SSMS this spring:
Program 1 - JA It's My Future (6 weeks) - Students explore potential careers, discover ways to plan for and keep a job, and prepare their personal- brand maps to the future.
Program 2. JA Global Marketplace (6 weeks) - Like your sneakers? They're made in China with rubber from Brazil, cotton from India, color die from Vietnam, and recycled plastic from Honduras. Such practical examples show students how goods flow in the world economy and the effect globalization has on their lives.
Program 3 - JA Be Entrepreneurial (7 weeks)- Students learn the essential elements of a practical business plan, inspiring them to take action and consider starting an entrepreneurial venture while still in middle school. |
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Interested? |
When you access our online sign-up, you'll be able to choose the program and class period accordingly. All classroom materials are provided to each volunteer free of charge, and training will be scheduled prior to program start date.
Sign Up for JA Traditional Programs at South Seminole Middle School! |
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JA It's My Future at Teague Middle School |
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About |
JACF is looking for individuals to serve as weekly classroom volunteers at Teague Middle School in Altamonte Springs, FL. 5 volunteers are needed to teach the JA It's My Future program once a week for 6 weeks on all dates listed and at time slot chosen by the volunteer. Volunteers may work in teams and share the schedule if desired. |
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Dates |
Fridays starting in Late March |
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Teague Middle School – 1350 McNeil Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 |
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Work Description |
In this program, students learn practical information to help prepare them for the working world. They develop the personal-branding and job-hunting skills needed to earn a job. Learn more about JA It's My Future. |
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Interested? |
When you access our online sign-up, you'll be able to choose the program and class period accordingly. All classroom materials are provided to each volunteer free of charge, and a one-on-one training will be scheduled prior to program start date. |
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JA Career Success at Crooms Academy of Information Technology |
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About |
JACF is looking for individuals to serve as classroom volunteers at Crooms Academy of Information Technology in Sanford, FL. |
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2 90-minute sessions and 3 60-minute sessions on dates listed above. |
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Crooms Academy of Information Technology – 2200 Historic Goldsboro Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 |
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Work Description |
In this traditional program, students are equipped with the tools and skills required to earn and keep a job in high-growth career industries. They focus on developing the 4Cs – critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Read more about the JA Career Success program |
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Interested? |
When you access our online sign-up, you'll be able to choose the program and class period accordingly. All classroom materials are provided to each volunteer free of charge, and a one-on-one training will be scheduled prior to program start date. Sign up for JA Career Success at Crooms Academy of Information Technology! |
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4.01K Race for Financial Fitness |
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About |
The 4.01K Race for Financial Fitness is a springtime fundraiser that benefits Junior Achievement of Central Florida. This 2.5 mile race brings attention to the fact that too many kids are growing up without basic financial literacy. While volunteering in the classroom is its own kind of fun, being a 4.01K volunteer is a fun, easy way to enjoy the outdoors while making a difference. |
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Saturday, March 30, 2019 |
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7:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in shifts (determined by chosen role) |
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Orlando Cultural Park - 530 E. Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803 |
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Work Description |
We are looking for volunteers to assist in the following areas:
All volunteers will receive a T-Shirt and the opportunity to run the race without cost (if not volunteering during the actual race time itself) or the opportunity to "gift" your race to a friend/family member. |
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Interested? |
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Questions? Contact Sarah Tareco, JACF Volunteer Coordinator at stareco@jacentralfl.org today!