Teach Students Financial Literacy at Kaneohe Elementary

OVERVIEW

Make a direct impact on your community by volunteering to teach essential financial literacy skills to 1st graders at Kaneohe Elementary School this Spring. Junior Achievement provides you with the training and materials necessary to teach your class and become a role model for 20 students.

WHY VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are critical to the success of our programs and JA volunteers have the opportunity to impact a large number of students in a short span of time. As a volunteer, you will inspire and prepare young people for their futures and help youth avoid the financial pitfalls so many adults currently face. By being a JA volunteer and sharing your personal and professional experiences and skills with students from your community, you help them make the connection between what they are learning in school and what they will need to succeed in work and life.

WHERE

Kaneohe Elementary School

TIME INVESTMENT

Orientation & training: 20 minutes (virtual)

Preparation at home: 20 minutes for each lesson

Elementary School Programs: 5 sessions, 30-45 minutes each

The five teaching dates can be scheduled according to your calendar, with the following parameters: Dates requested are January-May 2025, Thursday or Friday afternoons work best from 11:45-2:00pm

MATERIALS

JA provides you with turnkey materials necessary to teach your class, including a comprehensive volunteer lesson plan guide, engaging activity materials, and fun posters. JA will train you on how to use the materials provided to you, and will connect you to a teacher in your area who has requested JA programs.

You and the teacher are then provided the flexibility to determine your visitation schedule. The teacher will remain in the classroom to support you throughout the sessions. You will also have a JA contact who can answer any questions you have, and provide any assistance you may need.

Volunteer by yourself or with a friend!

Please don't hesitate to reach out to Jayann at oahu@jahawaii.org if you'd like more information.