Junior Achievement of Coastal South Carolina - What to Expect



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What You Can Expect as a JA Volunteer?

After we receive your JA Classroom Volunteer Sign-Up Form, we will do our best to match your preferences with the classroom requests from area teachers.
New Classroom Volunteers have a brief orientation, usually when they pick up their JA Kit. At this orientation, we will review the program materials and JA policies. You will also receive your materials and teacher information. We also have online training available, check out our "Training for the Classroom" page.
After the orientation you will need to contact your teacher as soon as possible to make arrangements to visit the classroom.
You are encouraged to visit with the teacher before your first JA visit with the students. This is a time to find the school, parking, understand school visitor policies and find where the classroom is located.
You and the teacher will need to work out the times for the JA visits. The visits need to be completed before the end of the semester.
The teacher should remain in the classroom with you at all times. The teacher is the one to provide discipline and help you guide the students to understanding the material and activities you are bringing to the classroom. You are the business/community guest to the classroom; the teacher is the professional instructor.
If for some reason you are unable to keep your appointment for your JA visit, please call the teacher as soon as possible. The teacher has worked your visit into the lesson plans for the day and will need to make other arrangements. You should reschedule for another visit during your call to avoid multiple follow-up calls which will lead to frustration for you and your teacher, and will cause the children to wonder why you stopped coming to visit them.
Please plan to turn in any unused materials, all pre & post tests, and your evaluation form at the completion of your volunteer commitment.

If you are unable to reach your teacher, are unable to keep your commitment to the JA program or need any assistance, please call the JA office (843-745-7050) as soon as possible or email the JA Program Manager:
coastalsc.programs@ja.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Junior Achievement do?

Junior Achievement is a program that uses hands-on activities to help young people understand the economics of life. In partnership with business and educators, Junior Achievement brings the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.

What do Junior Achievement Volunteers do?

JA volunteers bring a real world perspective to classrooms in our community. As a Classroom Volunteer, you will lead discussions and activities to encourage teamwork and leadership skills.

What other responsibilities does a JA Volunteer have?

Each school year, volunteers must sign and abide by Junior Achievement's Volunteer Conduct Policy. Classroom Volunteers follow lesson plans and activities developed by JA and add their unique experiences. After the last class session, the JA Volunteer completes and submits their evaluation of the classroom experience.

What is the time commitment for JA Volunteers?

After JA Volunteers are given their JA Program Materials Kit, they contact their assigned classroom teacher to establish the visiting schedule that is best for all concerned - Typically, at an agreed day & time on consecutive weeks. Some volunteers may be able to visit more than once a week.

What are the typical outcomes from a JA Classroom Volunteer Experience?

The positive impact a JA Volunteers can have on the students in their class is priceless – you never know when a future community leader will be soaking up important financial literacy skills. The relationship created with your students as your instruction sessions go by promotes meaningful experiential learning and accountability. Be assured - the feeling of accomplishment after completing your first JA classroom experience typically leads to signing up for another class!

Grade Level	Volunteer Visits
Elementary School	Five 35-45 minute lessons
Middle School	Six 45-55 minute lessons
High School	Five - Eight 45-55 minute lessons

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