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volunteer and kids What if...
you showed young people a new world?
 

Junior Achievement of West Virginia
and the Advantage Valley
Volunteer Consultants

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Parents and businesspeople volunteer their time and experiences to present Junior Achievement's materials to students in the classroom through fun, hands-on activities. All volunteers are trained by Junior Achievement and the materials are flexible and easy to use. Volunteer consultants are role models to students by helping them develop the desire to stay in school, appreciate lifelong learning, and develop positive attitudes toward work and toward contributing to society.

Not only do consultants help students learn about the world around them, they sharpen their communication, organization, and time management skills. They gain an understanding of the challenge educators face. They benefit from motivating and training tomorrow's leaders. And, they gain a sense of community and social responsibility.

Diverse experiences and perspective are an asset in the classroom. When consultants draw upon their own personal experiences, they bring credibility to the information and new perspective into the classroom.

Whatever the Junior Achievement program, the consultant should strive to make the message age-appropriate. Like any personal or professional commitment, reliability is critical; students will be counting on them. And, above all, as role models, consultants should exhibit a high level of integrity.

If you would like to take part in this opportunity to reach out to today's youth and help shape tomorrow's business leaders, please contact the JA office by clicking on Feedback or send an e-mail to adkins@jaadvantage.com.

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Desirable Skills/Backgrounds for all Volunteers:
  • Good rapport, experience and desire to work with children and young people
  • Ability to make illustrations age-appropriate
  • Highly adaptable/flexible
  • Well organized
  • Effective presentation skills
  • High level of energy
  • Enthusiasm

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The "Top Ten" Reasons to be a Junior Achievement Volunteer!

10. You can go back to school . . . this time without the homework.
9. You'll feel younger hanging around third-graders.
8. Writing on a blackboard will help improve your penmanship.
7. Good chance they'll let you use those "pointy" scissors this time around.
6. You can go outside with the kids for recess . . . and not come back.
5. This is your opportunity to see if you still fit in those little chairs.
4. You will receive your very own JA briefcase.
3. It is the one meeting each week where someone is excited to see you.
2. Kids treat you with respect.
And the number one reason you want to be a Junior Achievement volunteer . . .
1. The kids need you.