Program staff in conjunction with volunteer mentors carry out lunch time or after school sessions throughout the school year for students ages 12 - 14 years. Mentoring sessions will be comprised of a variety of activities. Each session includes a healthy snack, structured group activity and informal time where youth and mentors can build their relationships through games, conversation, projects, shared experiences and field trips.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? 
Using our highly interactive education programs you will aid students in developing necessary business and life skills, to enter tomorrow's workforce. Acting as a resource, facilitator, motivator and role model you will facilitate a Junior Achievement program in the classroom for a day. You and a colleague/friend can sign up together, we can match you with a partner, or you can volunteer on your own. We have multiple programs to choose from, depending on your interests and skills. 
 
The following elementary school programs are always in high demand. 
 
*More than Money (Grade 4) - (One School Day) 
This interactive program introduces students to 7 characters, each representing a different characteristic of how individuals approach money management. 
 
*Our Business World (Grade 5) - (One School Day) 
Introduces students to the opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurship in Canada. 
 
*Be Entrepreneurial Junior (Grade 6) - (One School Day) 
An interactive program where students gain an understanding of the important role entrepreneurship plays in the Canadian economy and what it takes to start your own business. 
 
*Dollars with Sense (Grade 7) - (One School Day) 
Provides students with the tools they need to make smart financial decisions, live debt-free and become savvy investors. 
 
*Economics for Success (Grade 8) - (One School Day) 
Students gain a stronger sense of who they are and how to use their strengths to succeed in the future. 
 
WHEN WILL YOU BE VOLUNTEERING? 
Volunteer dates are on weekdays during school hours. For more information please visit https://www.jacentralontario.org/get-involved/volunteers/  
 
WHEN DO YOU RECEIVE TRAINING? 
Volunteer training dates are available throughout the school year. During the on-line registration process, you can select a training date. 
 
Please note, training is held via teleconference. These training sessions last approximately one hour. 
 
Skills And Experience Required 
Good communication skills, facilitation experience is desired, but not required, personable, outgoing and enjoys working with adolescent learners.

Volunteers will individually mentor a young child who is in need of extra help and encouragement with their reading skills * arrangements can be made to volunteer at any of the four branches (King City, Nobleton, Schomberg, Ansnorveldt)

Come and join our McMichael Docents and learn all about our fabulous art collection, lead exciting tours with adult or student groups and assist art studios! We have two Docent groups that you can choose from; School Programs (weekday) or Gallery Tours (weekday).  
Anyone can apply, we are looking for enthusiastic people who have a sincere interest in introducing children and adults to Canadian art and the McMichael collection.

- Leads weekly after-school French speaking club to students in grades 6-12, 
- Reports to the Youth Settlement Worker about students' overall progress in class 
- Fluent proficiency in French and English, a must