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Volunteers serve as role models to help young people better understand
economic concepts in order to become successful in the workplace and in life.

Volunteers take pride in being role models and embrace the feeling of accomplistment
they receive from knowing they are making a difference!

you can help give today's kids the skills they need for
the 21st century business place!

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Volunteer to teach classes in business and economics for JA.
We provide the materials and training, you provide your experience and willingness to help young people to succeed!_________________________________________________________________________

Teachers credit volunteers as a major factor in the impact of the curriculum saying that they bring an outside business perspective into the classroom and serve as positive role models for students.

INVEST
Businesses, foundations and individuals understand the tremendous need for a well-educated workforce.

INVOLVE
Teachers welcome JA's programs because they enrich student learning with real world persepctives and align with curriculum standards.

INSPIRE
Volunteers take pride in being role models and know from those "magic moments" they are making a difference.

Over 500 volunteers provide JA programs to 12,000 kids in Southwest Virginia!

■ Time Commitment:

Elementary School: 40 minutes once a week for 5 weeks
Middle School: 45 minutes-1hour once a week for 5-10 weeks
High School: 45 minutes-1 hour once a week for 5-16 weeks

■ Want More Information?

Contact Stacy Lichtenstein at (540.989.6392) or stacy@ja.roacoxmail.com

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