JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT ADDRESSES REASONS THAT PREVENT VOLUNTEERING

• "I can't fit it into my schedule...."  Business consultants can register to participate on any weekday during school hours.  The time commitment is one class period a week (ranging from 30 to 55 minutes) for 5 weeks for the elementary school program, 6-8 weeks for the middle school program, or 6-10 weeks for the high school program.

• "Locations are inconvenient...."  Junior Achievement has many schools throughout the area.  You may choose the location nearest your home or office to minimize the driving distance.

• "There is no guidance...How will I know what to do?...." Junior Achievement offers initial training to business consultants before they enter the classroom.  A newcomer can teach directly from the material in a kit that is presented during the comprehensive training session.  Junior Achievement staff offers communication and support throughout the semester.

• "I'm not a business or economic guru..." Junior Achievement has prepared material that is easy to understand and deliver.  All you have to bring is the enthusiasm and experience.  The experiences that you bring are invaluable!  After discussing topics that you and the teacher have agreed upon, you have the latitude to discuss creative topics of your own that are relative to the program.