VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM

Volunteer Sign-Up Form

If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please complete the form below or contact our Education Department at (972) 690-8484.

* indicates field is required

Personal Biography

(Mr./Ms.): *

Full Name: *

Home Address:*

City:*

State:*

Zip:*

Home Phone:*

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Cell Phone:

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E-Mail Address:*

Have you taught Junior Achievement previously with another company or under another name?*

If so, please indicate. Previous Name/Company Name:

Demographic information collected by JA is used for statistical purposes only. It is not used for individuals, but used only in aggregate form. JA is a non-profit organization that applies for grants and funding from various entities. In these applications, we need to provide statistical information to demonstrate that JA reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We appreciate your assistance in ensuring JA's continued service to our children.

Due to requirements for certain grants and funding, we need the following information:
Gender: * Ethnicity: *

Were you in Junior Achievement as a student?*

If so, what City?

Please list any organizations you belong to that might want to learn more about JA:

Business Biography

Company (Full):

Position:

Business Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Business Phone:

(area code) xxx-xxxx

Fax Number:

(area code) xxx-xxxx

Preferred Mailing Address:*

Class Information

Have you taught a Junior Achievement class before?*
If outside of Dallas, where?
If bilingual, languages you speak fluently?
Which semester would you like to teach:*
List geographic location or school preferences:
Grade level preference (K-12):
Best time of day for me to teach:	Flexible AM PM
If you will be team teaching with someone else, what is his/her name?
Company:
Work Phone: :	(area code) xxx-xxxx

ALL NEW VOLUNTEERS MUST ATTEND A TRAINING!

Returning volunteers are welcome, but not required to attend a training. Please view our training schedule
or contact our office at (972) 690-8484.

Choose a date and mark your calendar.

I will attend the training (on date)

I am returning to the same program I have taught in the past and do not plan to attend a training.

CONDUCT STANDARDS
*(required)

Please read the Volunteer Conduct Standards below and print the linked document for your records. All volunteers must agree and abide by these standards. Please select the applicable button to complete your registration.

^{^{Each year Junior Achievement staff shall convey these standards in writing to all volunteers prior to their first visit to the classroom. Staff shall review these standards verbally, as well, with volunteers teaching for the first time.
Junior Achievement serves youth. Our volunteers teach valuable lessons with each word and especially with their conduct. Adult misconduct with youth carries serious consequences. Because Junior Achievement cares that its volunteers have healthy relationships with the youth they serve, it has established these standards.
1. Young people look to adults for examples of appropriate behavior. JA volunteers must use appropriate language and model honorable behavior, such as respect, integrity, honesty, and excellence. Profanity or sexualized language or jokes is inappropriate around students. Violating state law regarding interactions with youth, e.g., providing them alcohol or illegal drugs, is forbidden.
2. Volunteers must take particular care when touching youth. Most people understand the difference between appropriate touching, like a handshake or pat on the back, and touching which is sexual or disrespectful. Volunteers must also consider how any physical contact may be perceived.
3. Interactions with students must both be appropriate and appear appropriate. Volunteers will spend most time with groups of students, although occasionally one-to-one situations may occur. Prior to any one-to-one interaction, a JA volunteer generally should ensure another adult is present or aware of the situation. Favoritism, or the appearance of favoritism, should be avoided.
4. Volunteers are responsible for the quality of interactions. Students often find it difficult to state discomfort or objections. Volunteers must be especially sensitive to physical and verbal cues that youth provide.
These are examples only, not a comprehensive list. Other actions not listed could result in suspension or dismissal as a volunteer.
Junior Achievement takes all complaints of misconduct seriously. Credible allegations of misconduct will be promptly investigated by the appropriate authorities. During any such investigation, the JA volunteer will be placed on leave. If an investigation determines misconduct occurred, it will result in the immediate and permanent dismissal as a JA volunteer.
Any JA staff member or volunteer who reasonably suspects misconduct must report these suspicions immediately to the appropriate JA staff person at the local office.

I have received a copy of Junior Achievement's Volunteer Conduct Standards and have read, understand, and will abide by these standards. Please return this form to the Junior Achievement office.

By signing this, I hereby certify that I have never been charged with a crime of violence or a crime involving a child or young person, or, if I have, that I have fully disclosed in writing the facts regarding such a charge to the local Junior Achievement office.

Signature:_________________________________

Name:_____________________________ Date:___________
(please print)}}

Referred By: Please indicate who referred you to JA