I’m excited to say that I am officially a Junior Achievement
Volunteer! Last week, Tracey (our volunteer organizer) “trained” me. It
consisted of talking about my experience with children and topics like that. I
have had quite a bit of experience at after school programs throughout the past
few years, and feel quite comfortable in a classroom of children. I got
assigned my school, schedule, and got the teacher contact info, so I can
coordinate some pre-program items before the classes begin.
Tracey handed me a kit and a program book, and I started
looking at all of the activities I will be teaching and running at the
sessions. It consisted of a bunch of fun activities and tools to play games,
take surveys, and learn more about how to make good financial decisions and
think about what one may be interested in doing professionally, later in life.
I remember when Junior Achievement Volunteers came to visit
my elementary classrooms. It was always such a fun break from the normal class
schedule, and I always had fun. Those little name tents, the finance games, and
the discussions always excited me. The people who came to teach the classes
always seemed so well-prepared, dressed nicely, and just seemed like nice,
genuine people. I’m excited to be that person and help inspire children to
dream big and start thinking about all the possibilities of their future.
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