Volunteer Orientation

Economics for Success

2026-27

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Agenda

• What is JA?
• Volunteer, Teacher, and Student Roles
• Teaching Tips and Classroom Management
• Exploring Economics for Success
• Volunteer Forms and Q & A

What is JA?

Mission

JA inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy.

Vision

A world in which… young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities.

What is JA?

• Believe in the boundless potential of young people
• Advocate for the impact of relevant hands-on learning
• Teach principled, market-based economics and entrepreneurship that build a more sustainable world
• Approach our work with passion, honesty, integrity and excellence
• Seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and talents in our staff, volunteers and boards to reflect the geographies and communities we serve
• Nurture the power of partnership and collaboration

Values

JA Worldwide

JA Worldwide

• 1 of 14 Canadian Charters
• Provides relevant business programs to students free of charge
• As a registered charity, we are funded by:
• The Business Community and Service Organizations
• Individuals
• JA Fundraisers
• Since 1985, over 140,000 have had a JA learning experience
• Goal of significantly increasing reach via in-person and virtual
• Volunteers are integral to JA organizations

JA Newfoundland and Labrador

OUR

Business

World

JA Newfoundland and Labrador

Volunteer Role

The volunteer screening protocol ensures:

• Volunteers meet set standards directed at reducing the risk of abuse
• Our services are managed in a safe, professional way
• Our volunteers are involved appropriately and effectively
• Everyone is involved in, and aware of risk management

Junior Achievement is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for everyone involved

Volunteer Screening Protocol

We need you to complete:

• Registration Form
• Consent to Release Form
• Volunteer Commitment Agreement (Original signature required)

All volunteers must be screened before participating

in any Junior Achievement activities!

Volunteer Screening Protocol

• Use appropriate language
• Value and promote diversity
• Never meet with students on your own
• Avoid physical contact
• Follow school policies and procedures
• Report back on any issues

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*See page 4 of the Volunteer Handbook for a complete description of the program volunteer code of conduct.

JA Code of Conduct

Grade 9 students:

• Need and want approval
• Are often insecure
• Often underestimate their own potential
• React to peer pressure
• Enjoy active learning
• Have a wide variety of skills, abilities, interests, and aptitudes
• Come from a variety of backgrounds and family experiences
• Bring their lived experiences to the classroom

Facts About Students

• Personalize
• Involve everyone
• Use students to distribute materials
• Provide positive reinforcement
• Ask questions (don’t lecture)
• Wait until it is time to use materials before distributing
• Be honest
• Change the pace often
• Have FUN!

Teaching Tips

• Review program materials
• Work through the activities
• Familiarize yourself with the JACampus
• Contact us

• Keep an eye on the clock and the timetable
• Discuss class dynamics with the teacher
• Use the teacher as a resource throughout the day

Hints for Delivery Day

Preparing for Delivery Day

• Introduces you to the students and to this learning experience
• Ensures you understand classroom rules and procedures
• Maintains order and discipline
• Provides you with feedback so you can adjust your delivery style
• Supports your efforts

Role of Classroom Teacher

Inspiration Guide pages 3 & 4

• You have a student who likes to talk
• Your teacher leaves the room
• Students have diverse learning needs
• The class loses focus

Role of Classroom Teacher

What to do When…

• Interactive program (video, games, role plays)
• Learning objective: encourage students to pursue post-secondary education or training
• Reinforces financial literacy and work readiness
• Delivered in modules

Economics for Success

Program Materials

Economics for Success

Inspiration Guide, Timetable and Materials

• The inspiration guide is the presenter’s guide to Economics for Success program. It contains very detailed information on each of the program’s activities.
• A timetable will be provided with every kit. This timetable details the order in which activities take place, timings for these activities, and resources to be used (videos, pages in student workbook, etc.)
• Online resources are available at jacampus.org. This is where you will find the videos to supplement your other materials.

Economics for Success

Economics for Success

Additional Material: Digital Resource Portal

Additional Material: Digital Resource Portal

Economics for Success

Additional Material: Digital Resource Portal

Economics for Success

Economics for Success

Economics for Success

Economics for Success

Our Community/Our Country

Presentation Materials

• Powerpoint slideshow for classroom use (janl.org/presentations)
• Facilitators Guide (janl.org/presentations)
• Classroom Materials
• Money Circle Activity

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Our Community

The goals of Our Community - Needs, Job, & Tools:

• To increase students’ awareness of the variety of different jobs in their community.
• To provide a better understanding of how jobs satisfy the needs of people living in their community.
• To provide a better understanding of the flow of money between households and businesses in their community.
• To increase students’ awareness of the types of tools necessary to perform different jobs in their community.

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Our Community

Starting the Day

Use this opportunity to get student feedback:

• What did you learn?
• What are some of the things that you enjoyed?
• What are your suggestions for improving this program?

Feed

Wrapping Up

• Review material
• Register for jacampus.org
• Receive email before delivery day
• Volunteer Screening Protocol Forms
• Training and Program Feedback

What’s Next?

Consider changing your “away” message that day to reflect your participation in Junior Achievement programs.

After this Session

Any Questions?

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Thank You