Volunteering Has Never Been Easier

Author: JA Lincoln
Community Involvement
Published: Monday, 09 Nov 2020

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Volunteering for Junior Achievement may look different this year, but 2020 has taught so many of us the value of being flexible and trying new things. JA Volunteers are still very much needed classrooms across the city. The silver lining of volunteers not being allowed into classrooms in person this year is that being a JA volunteer has never been easier or more convenient! This year, JA volunteers are using Zoom to connect with their classrooms of their choosing and lead three 15 minute lessons. As always, training and all curriculum is provided. YOU can impact a classroom full of students from your office or your couch!

So what do volunteers think of the new format? We've already had so many wonderful people become JA volunteers this year, and here’s what a few of them had to say about the experience:

"I'm really impressed with how the online curriculum all came together with the new structure. Thank you for helping me feel confident as a JA Volunteer!"

"The virtual learning environment went better than I expected and the kids were very engaged!"

"The students' eagerness to participate in the sessions was my favorite part. I wasn't able to see each of them and call on them myself but I could definitely see them quickly raise their hands when I asked a question!"

Do you have some time to share with a classroom of students? As always, you’ll pick the schedule that works for you! Sign up to volunteer at bit.ly/JALNKEngage or by emailing Rachel at rmurray@jalincoln.org!