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JUNIOR
ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER MIAMI, County-wide; Main office-9190 Biscayne
Blvd. Suite 202 Miami, Florida 33138 Email: mortega@jamiami.org, Website:
jamiami.org
CONTACT: Myra Ortega, Program Manager, (305) 751-9200 ext. 26 (Fax: 305-751-9244)
DESCRIPTION: This program aims to educate and inspire young people (grades
K-12) to stay in school, learn about careers and the world of work, and
teach basic business/work skills such as how to complete a job application.
Hands-on classroom lessons highlight business and personal economic issues
while emphasizing the message to stay in school.
OPPORTUNITIES: Junior Achievement has a structured and carefully planned
five-lesson curriculum for each grade level. After attending a 2-hour
orientation/training, volunteers will be given workbooks and lesson plans.
Mr. Ortega will place you in a school and grade level that is convenient
for you. Volunteers must agree to work with two elementary school classes
(kindergarten through 6th grade), visiting each class 5 times for 30-40
minutes per visit. Each time you visit the class you will teach one of
the lessons. This program requires a commitment of 15-20 hours over the
course of the term (training session, prep time, and 10 classroom visits).
HOURS NEEDED: Monday - Friday during school hours (8:00am - 3:30pm).
COMMENTS: This is a great opportunity to improve your communication and
presentation skills, as well as work closely with children in a meaningful
way. Ms. Ortega will provide you with a thorough orientation so you'll
be well prepared to teach the lessons. This is an excellent opportunity
for anyone interested in business and/or teaching.
JUVENILE
JUSTICE CENTER SCHOOL, 3300 NW 27 Avenue Miami, FL 33142
CONTACT: Pat Gable (305) 638-5054 (Fax: 305-637-4525)
DESCRIPTION: The Juvenile Justice Center School is a Miami-Dade County
Public School uniquely located within Miami-Dade's Juvenile Detention
Center. The school provides an academic program for allegedly delinquent
youths ranging in age from 8-18.
OPPORTUNITIES: A sundry of learning experiences will be offered within
a supportive and security guarded environment, for any volunteer.
HOURS NEEDED: 7:45 a.m.-3:05 p.m.
JUST RAPPIN'
NON-JUDGMENTAL LISTENING PROGRAMS FOR INCARCERATED YOUTH, 4001 Edmund
Benson Boulevard, Miami, FL
CONTACT: Anuja Mehta, (305) 592-7473 (Fax: 305-599-3750)
DESCRIPTION: Work with juveniles between the ages of 11 and 17 in the
center, halfway houses, and alternative schools.
OPPORTUNITIES: Listening to youth. Respond with non-judgmental phrases
to help youth make well-considered decisions to improve his/her life.
HOURS NEEDED: Varies. Call for more information.
COMMENTS: Must commit to 2 hours per week for a 10-week period, must attend
a 4-hour orientation and a mid-semester reflection session.
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