How long is the commitment?
Visits are 30 minutes to 1 hour in length for students K—12 and visits may range from 5—10 visits depending on the grade/age level of the students.
For a JA In A Day program, the commitment is generally beyween 3.5 and 5 hours (including lunch and breaks).

What if I have never worked with students before?
No problem. We provide all the materials and show you how to use them. We also give you ongoing support. Plus, the teacher is always there to help you.

What time of day would I be teaching?
Most classes run during the school day, 8:45a.m.–3:00p.m. Many of our volunteers go in before work or use their lunch break to teach. Some volunteer opportunities exist in after-school settings outside of regular school hours.
JA In A Day program genrally begin around 9:00 A.M.

Whom should I call if I'm having difficulty with my assignment and/or if I'm unable to follow through on my volunteer commitment?
Contact your JA District Manager.

What if my schedule is always changing?
If you want to volunteer but have a varying schedule, contact your JA District Manager and/or classroom teacher. Most teachers can adapt to your schedule.

What should I wear when visiting the school?
Wear professional business attire consistent with the faculty dress code or with your line of work. When in doubt about what to wear, ask the teacher.

What should I do if the teacher is absent?
When you meet with your teacher for the first time, you should discuss how to deal with absences. It is good practice to contact the teacher the day before your visit to confirm that "all systems are go." If you arrive and there is a substitute, quickly give her/him an overview of the JA program, what your lesson for the day will cover and what you will require of her/him. Remind the substitute that she/he is to stay in the classroom because you are not certified by the state to be left alone with the students.

Who is responsible for maintaining order and discipline in the class?
Refer all discipline problems to the teacher. Work together with the teacher, and allow the teacher to enforce class rules and deal with behavior issues.

I want to be involved but I simply do not have the time to volunteer in the classroom. What else can I do?
You may choose to host a student or class to visit your office for one day or just spend a few hours discussing your job at a school career day.
Additionally, there are also numerous fundraisers including Bowl-A-Thons, Annual Golf Events, JA Business Halls of Fame in which you can participate. We would love to help you get involved in any way that you can!