Spring into the Classroom

Thanks to you, we've successfully completed over 463 classrooms reaching more than 10,000 students on our way to our 2018-19 goal of 11,868 students. So let's keep the momentum going for April and May! Volunteers can view all openings at any time online on our new volunteer platform JA Engage. (The new platform is best viewed in Chrome) You can search listings by zip code, school name, or try the advanced search options to view by semester, grade level, program name, or delivery methods. Register for an account, and you'll be able to view your classroom assignment, make changes to  contact information, and sign up for your next classroom! See the short video on using JA Engage below in the newsletter.

Photo: Two seniors from the Satellite High Future Educators Club sharing the JA Ourselves Kindergarten program at Holland Elementary in February.

Questions or comments about volunteering? Email us! Candice at  [email protected] or Desiree  [email protected]

Current Classroom Openings
 
  • Endeavour Elementary- Cocoa- 2nd grade
  • Longleaf Elementary- Melbourne- 2nd grade
  • Suntree Elementary- Melbourne- 2nd grade
  • Audubon Elementary- Melbourne- 1st grade
  • Lewis Carroll Elementary- Merritt Island- 1st, and 2nd grade (2)
  • Tropical Elementary- Merritt Island- 1st grade (2)
  • Pinewood Elementary-Mims- 4th grade
  • Turner Elementary- Palm Bay- Kindergarten
  • Riviera Elementary- Palm Bay- 1st and 3rd grade
  • Anderson Elementary- Rockledge- Kindergarten and 1st grade
  • St. Teresa Catholic School- Titusville- 7th grade
  • Oak Park Elementary- Titusville- 5th grade

The openings are for the traditional weekly delivery, although teachers become more flexible with scheduling at the end of the year. Please contact Desiree at [email protected] for more information on any of the openings.
Volunteer Spotlight



Taylor Robertson

How many years have you been a JA volunteer?  I have been a Junior Achievement volunteer for close to one year. 

What is your favorite grade/JA program?  My favorite JA program is JA Economics for Success for 7th  graders.  It is a program that is very interactive and hands-on.  Also, 7th  graders are not usually interested in Economics but with this program I feel like they really get something out of it and enjoy it.

Why did you choose JA?  I chose Junior Achievement because as a student I know these lessons on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship are not in the school curriculum.  Junior Achievement is very important to have in a classroom. It helps the students  prepare for college or a career and give students hope for the future. I also plan on becoming a teacher and having the experience of volunteering with Junior Achievement has helped me learn so much more about children and getting the experience of being a teacher for a day. I love it.

Where do you work and/or go to school?  I am a senior at Satellite High School but I also do full-time dual enrollment at Eastern Florida State College. I will be transferring to the University of North Florida in the Fall to continue studying in children's psychology and education. I work at St. Mark's Episcopal Academy in Cocoa Village and work at the aftercare and morning care children's center. I also work at The Salon in Downtown Melbourne as an assistant. I love both of my jobs very much because I get to interact with people and children all day. 

Do you volunteer for any other organizations?  I also volunteer my time with Brevard Public Schools assisting other teachers in their classrooms.  It helps them and it also helps me with the experience being in the classroom for when I become a teacher. 

Do you have any hobbies?  My hobbies are playing soccer; I have played soccer my whole life and I also enjoy going to the beach and attending concerts. 

What area of Brevard do you live in?   I live in Indian Harbour Beach. 

Anything else we should know about you?   Just that when I started JA it was for the volunteer hours but I have gotten so much out of it and the other students have also gotten so much out of it that now I do it because I enjoy it.  I highly recommend anyone that would like to volunteer their time to get involved with Junior Achievement.  
JA Engage Training

Have you used the new volunteer platform to search for your next opportunity? Not sure what to do next? You can view this short training video to help you navigate the new system more effectively. 


VolunteerEngage
Volunteer Engage


JA Glasses for Classes 
May 8, 2019 

On May 8 we'll be raising our glasses to JA at Hell 'N Blazes for a five course gourmet food and beer pairing event. Start the night with an open bar and a little friendly competition as you bid on our silent auction. At 6:30 we'll move into the dining room where each of five gourmet courses will be introduced by Hell n Blazes' Chef Drew Campbell and Brewmaster Todd Furbeck as they explain the flavor pairings they designed between food and beer especially for this event.

Junior Achievement of the Space Coast has recently been designated a five-star JA office, and we're on track to reach almost 12,000 Brevard students this year with programs on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness. Help us reach this goal by enjoying good food, good beer, and good friends at Hell n Blazes!
To purchase your tickets please  click here. 
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