Junior Achievement (JA) of the Heartland is seeking volunteers to help K-12 students learn skills for the workplace and beyond.
JA, based in Moline, is looking for community members, parents, retired educators, corporate partners, and others to step into classrooms and deliver JA lessons in the Quad Cities.
“Junior Achievement is facing an immediate and crucial need for volunteers to support classrooms,” Dougal Nelson, JA’s president & CEO, stresses. “We are committed to meeting the expectations of our schools and students. Without these JA learning opportunities, many students may miss out on essential financial literacy and career readiness skills critical for their future success.”
Volunteers receive hands-on training to ensure they are fully prepared to deliver the curriculum effectively. They receive guidebooks and all necessary materials to facilitate successful classroom activities.
“I really appreciate the support that JA gives my students in my classroom. Hearing the message about being a productive member in our community and working hard toward your goals is so important – for students to hear this from a community member and not just from me as their teacher is really powerful,” an educator identified as Danielle H. said in a news release.
In elementary settings, JA consists of five 45-minute sessions. Middle to high school programs typically span six to seven sessions, tailored to specific learning experiences.
There are still 35 classes in Rock Island and Scott counties that need a volunteer. Follow this link to see available classes and visit here to sign up to be a JA volunteer.
