Junior Achievement has the following opportunities for Champaign County:

• Graham- Kindergarten classes. There are 2 openings to teach JA OURSELVES at Graham. The classes are 5 sessions, each about 30 minutes. They can do the 2 classes back to back and use only one volunteer if the volunteer is willing to do both classes.
• Graham- First grade classes. There are 2 openings to teach JA OUR FAMILIES at Graham. The classes are 5 sessions, each about 30 minutes. They can do the 2 classes back to back and use only one volunteer if the volunteer is willing to do both classes.
• Graham- 4th grade. JA OUR REGION JA in a DAY.  This is a ONE DAY opportunity on May 20th. They need 4 volunteers for this day. Lunch will be provided.
• WL-S- 4th grade. JA OUR REGION JA in one Week. There are 4 openings for JA in one Week at West Liberty Salem. Volunteers go in for a week, Mon-Fri in May to teach the classes, which are 45 minutes in length and are scheduled the same time each day. The specific dates and times will be worked out with the teachers. 
  

Email Robin Henry at rhenry@jrachieve.net for more information or to sign up as a Junior Achievement Volunteer.

They have volunteer openings at the following schools:
Bellefontaine City Schools, Benjamin Logan Local School District,
Donnelsville, Fulton Elementary School, Graham Local Schools, London City Schools, Lagonda, Kenwood Elementary, Norwood Elementary, Perrin Woods Elementary School, Risen Christ Lutheran Springfield-Ohio, Rolling Hills Elementary School, Snowhill Elementary School, Shawnee High School, Urbana, and West Liberty Salem.

Who makes a good volunteer? Business owners, employees, parents, grandparents, those who stay at home or work from home. Anyone with a passion to help young people learn about finances, financial literacy, work & career readiness, and entrepreneurship.

What's provided? All the materials and training are provided.
What's Next? Email Robin Henry at rhenry@jrachieve.net for more information or to sign up as a Junior Achievement Volunteer.

Completed applications are accepted now until March 15, 2022.

To submit your online application, click here! For questions or to request a paper application, call (937)578-2360 or email volunteerservices@memorialohio.com.

The Clark State Scholars program, which supports high school students in the Clark-Shawnee, Graham, Springfield, Tecumseh and Urbana school districts, give the business community an opportunity to become volunteer mentors, the college said in a release.

“As the Clark State Scholars program continues to grow, we are seeking volunteer mentors for our participating school districts,” said Karen Hunt, director of the program. “We recognize that the positive influences of mentors sharing their knowledge, giving constructive feedback and being a good listener is priceless. Our students strive academically and focus on pursuing their educational and career goals when they have mentor support.”

Mentors meet with students once a month for 45 minutes at their school.

Huntington National Bank is the first Springfield business to join the program. Philip Teusink, the bank’s community president and a former foundation board member, said they are proud to support the students.

“Their tenacity and commitment to education will lead them to be valuable leaders in the future,” he said. “We encourage our colleagues to mentor the students and are happy to help them achieve their dreams.”

Hunt said the community partners’ portion of the program was created to fulfill the need of encoring students to attend college. She said mentors are a huge part of the success of the program and help students develop critical skills for educational success, close opportunity gaps and develop skilled talent for the workforce.

The program, which launched in 2004, provides educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation students in the region, the release stated. Students accepted to the program receive educational and mentor support to prepare them for college. Students who complete the program receive a full scholarship for three years at Clark State.

For more information, contact Cameron Walker at 937-328-6458, walkerc@clarkstate.edu or visit the college’s website.