JA in a Day is a one-day presentation in partnership with local elementary schools and community volunteers who combine their real-life experiences with our economic-based curriculum to demonstrate the relevance between what students are learning in school and the real world.
Volunteers will lead an interactive curriculum provided by Junior Achievement. Volunteers will need to arrive by 8:15 am for a short training session, during which you will receive all necessary materials, and children will escort volunteers to their assigned classroom at 9:00 am. We ask that volunteers dress comfortably as you will be standing and interacting with your students; organization or company shirts are welcomed. Volunteers will receive a light breakfast and lunch, however, if you have any dietary restrictions, you may prefer to provide your own food.
Please note that volunteers are required to complete a background check before the day of, and if not will be unable to volunteer; following registration a staff member will send a background screening link via email, free of cost. Additionally, we ask that volunteers be at least 18yo.
Memphis is an incredibly diverse city as such we welcome bilingual volunteers, please let us know if you are bilingual and what languages you speak in the notes section of your response.
