| About the Position | |
| Position # | 4006 |
| Organization | JA British Columbia (JABC) |
| Position | JABC Volunteer Mentor & Facilitator - JA Dollars with Sense @ Bayside Middle School, Brentwood Bay |
| Location | Bayside Middle School |
| Impact Statement |
Volunteering lets you enhance your skills, share your interests, inspire youth, meet new people and give back to the community. Time commitments vary from half-day to multiple one-hour visits over several weeks. Volunteer opportunities are available around the province, in cities and small communities. We're Flexible. Since 1955, British Columbia schools have relied on Junior Achievement(JA)to inspire and prepare our youth to succeed in an ever-changing global economy. This year, over 80,000 students in BC will benefit from JA programs delivered by volunteers from local business communities, who bring real-life experience into the classroom. JA programs focus on financial literacy, work readiness, entrepreneurship and, giving students the confidence and skills they need to become the next generation of business and community leaders. Visit jabc.ca for more information and to register. |
| Description |
Share your time and knowledge facilitating our 4 Hour program over several visits that introduce students to financial literacy and the basics of business, including organization, budgeting, management, marketing, and profit. Ask a friend to join you and co-facilitate together. Share your real-world business experience and knowledge with students while facilitating a ready-made lesson from JA British Columbia. Lesson plans, classroom materials, and PowerPoint slides are provided. Must be comfortable with public speaking and speak fluent English. |
| Training Details |
60-90 training session provided - Virtual training Program Guide, Student Handbook, classroom PowerPoint Presentation |
| Working Conditions | School classroom - various participating schools. Teacher present at all times to support and oversee classroom management. |
| Minimum Duration | 3 months or less |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Four one-hour visits to the classroom during school hours. Visits may also be combined in some cases, e.g. two two-hour visits. Normally one or two visits per week. Schedule will be flexible. |
| Age | 21+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Children/Youth, Teaching/Tutoring |
| Skill(s) | Coaching, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking/Presentation Skills, Facilitation and Training, Manage Meetings & Groups, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | https://jabc.org/ |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Tam Dinh |
| Phone | 604-345-1639 |
| Address | c/o 570-475 W. Georgia Street Vancouver, V6B 4M9 |