Junior Achievement, the leader in K-12 economic education programs, is seeking volunteers for the 2007-08 school year for schools in Fayette and surrounding counties. Volunteers utilize JA's fun and hands-on materials to teach business and economic concepts to students. JA volunteers teach students basic economic concepts, emphasize the connections between education and success, and serve as role models. Elementary programs consist of five one hour classroom sessions, while middle and high school programs require a commitment of 6-12 sessions depending on the program.

Teachers love JA and request our programs because they bring fresh faces into the classroom to teach students economic concepts and real world applications.

Volunteers must complete a one-and-a-half hour training session and a background check.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adolescents (13-17) Students Children (5-12)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekdays

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Children & Youth Mentoring Services Education & Technology Nonprofit Organization Literacy

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Leadership Development Special Events Public Relations / Outreach Teaching Public Speaking Tutoring

Contact Person:
Ron Wigglesworth, Program Manager, (phone), (email)

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Address:

711 Millpond Rd. Lexington, KY 40514 (See a map)

Directions:

From outbound Nicholasville Rd., turn right onto Man O'War. Turn left at the 3rd stoplight onto Boston Rd. Turn left onto Millpond at the 4 way stop. Turn left into the second driveway, we're at the top of the hill.

Web Site: http://lexington.ja.org