Become A JA Classroom Volunteer A want versus a need... How to balance a checkbook... Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up? Now there is someone. YOU. All we need is your enthusiasm, life experience, and a willingness to teach children about how you took chances and shot for the stars. Junior Achievement provides the training, curriculum, and a classroom of students eager to meet you. Your commitment varies depending on the grade level of the program you choose. Elementary programs require a 5 week commitment at 35-40 minutes per week. Middle grades programs require an 8-10 week commitment at 50 minutes per week. High school takes a 12-13 week commitment at 55 minutes per week. JA in a Day takes only one half day, 4-5 hours. Click here to learn more about JA in a Day. Training is provided and takes approximately 1-1/2 hours. Classroom materials are provided by Junior Achievement and are funded by contributions from businesses and individuals in the greater Richmond area. (Could your company benefit from the PR of funding educational programs?) You may choose to deliver programs at a school near your home or select one that is close to your place of employment. You and your teacher choose a day and time suitable to both of you. Check to see if your company allows for community service hours or has any perk programs for community service. Volunteer Resource Site Now Available Online: A new resource for posting volunteer-created resources now is available on the JA Worldwide website at http://www.ja.org/about/about_res_links_vol.shtml. The site provides volunteers with an opportunity to share their promising practices with other volunteers. U.S. Members wishing to have resources developed by their volunteers included on the site can submit them for review to Carolyn Bassett. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please click here to access our online sign-up form or you may contact one of our Education Managers below: Valerie Moore (Henrico) - (804) 217-8868 Kate Kikta (Richmond & Hanover) - (804) 217-8865 Jess Burgess (Chesterfield) - (804) 217-8866 Volunteering is not the only way you can help JA. We also need donations and sponsorships.