28
Sep
2017
Minneapolis City of Lakes
Junior Achievement’s (“JA’s”) Maplewood Headquarters
1800 White Bear Avenue N
Maplewood, MN  55109
United States
WHAT: Junior Achievement Finance Park (Click on this link JA Finance Park for more information)
 
This is a one-time 5-6 hour commitment to work with 8th Grade Youth.  In this session, they will develop personal money management skills, acquire personal finance knowledge and prepare for financial decisions and challenges in their adult lives. JA Finance Park introduces students to personal finance and career explorations through classroom instruction complemented by a day long hands-on experience where students apply learned concepts in a life-like community. During this one-day experience, students assume family and income scenarios and visit businesses to gather information for their personal financial decision-making. They use bank services; contribute to charities; purchase housing, transportation, furnishings, food, health care, and other expenses; and make investment decisions, while working to balance their budgets. Volunteers support 4-6 students as they create their personal budget.  
 
TRAINING?: Yes, JA will provide online training modules and there will be a one hour training from 8:30-9:30 before the students arrive.  
 
WHO: You and your fellow Rotarians!  JA needs 15-20 Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club volunteers.
 
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 28: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
 
WHERE:  Junior Achievement’s (“JA’s”) Maplewood Headquarters. 1800 White Bear Avenue N, Maplewood, MN 55109.
 
Other details:
Mark your calendar with these important details about your volunteer day:
Dates
Thursday, September 28
Times
Arrive at 8:30am for training
(Students will arrive at 9:30am and depart at 2:30pm)
Lunch
Please bring a lunch and beverage for yourself
Address
Junior Achievement – 1800 White Bear Avenue N, Maplewood, MN 55109 (directions)
  • Enter through Door B – on the southwest corner of the building.
  • There is plenty of parking available.
Next steps:
Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form at your earliest opportunity. Please reference the school name, Best Academy, and the simulation date, on the Volunteer Registration Form.  I believe that once you are registered, you will gain access to training modules (videos) that you should complete before September 28.
 
CONTACT: Please e-mail Jonathan Hobbs at Jghobbs15@gmail.com with questions and to sign up (by Sept. 6).  There also will be a sign-up sheet at August 23 Rotary Meeting.