Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on February 19, 2009 |
GROUNDHOG JOB SHADOW DAY
OVERVIEW
What is Groundhog Job Shadow Day?
Job Shadow Day is a one day event during which students are provided an opportunity to participate in job shadowing experiences directly in the workplace. The goal is to provide students an up-close look at what a “real job” is like and how the skills they learn in school are put to use in the workplace.
When is Groundhog Job Shadow Day?
The Job Shadow program begins in September and continues throughout the school year.
Where will Groundhog Job Shadow Day take place?
At participating corporations throughout the city that are willing to coordinate and support employees to serve as “Groundhogs” for Job Shadow.
How will Groundhog Job Shadow work?
Pre-event: Junior Achievement will recruit students through schools and other youth serving organizations utilizing our education relationships in the community. Junior Achievement recruits sponsor corporations interested in participating in Job Shadow utilizing JA’s relationships and partnerships in the business community. Assign participating schools to sponsoring corporations/sites and coordinate transportation for student participants. Provide class participants and sponsoring company with implementation/orientation guide for Job Shadow Site Coordinator and JA support in preparation for Groundhog Job Shadow Day.
Day of Event: Students arrive at pre-assigned site(s) and after attending a welcoming and brief company overview, they then spend the remaining 1 to 3 hours with their assigned volunteer participating in Job Shadowing experiences that have been personalized to reflect the sponsoring company’s goals.
Post Event: Complete the Job Shadow Post event Evaluation Forms and return all required documentation to the JA Coordinator. Participate in planned debriefing/feedback/summary sessions.
Who benefits by participating in Groundhog Job Shadow Day?
Company Benefits Strengthens/promotes business involvement in education Prepares our future workforce Promotes your company throughout the community
Volunteer Benefits Helps students prepare for tomorrow’s workforce Creates opportunity to be a role model Is easy and fun with minimal commitment
Students Benefits Up-close look at workplace Shows the relevance of education to future success Creates a new connection to the business world Provides an experience kids can use to make smart career choices
What are the costs associated with supporting Groundhog Job Shadow Day? Possible costs for transportation of students to assigned sites if applicable Possible lunch for students/teachers/volunteer participants on Job Shadow Day Give-aways/Awards
A commitment of 3 to 4 hours from a company willing to participate.  This opportunity is sponsored by: Junior Achievement Of South Texas
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekdays |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Individual |
| Adults (55+) |
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Address:
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403 East Ramsey, Suite 201San Antonio, TX 78216(See a map) |
Directions:
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410 traveling east:
Take the Jones Maltsberger Exit. Make a left at Jones Maltsberger and go acroos 410. Proceed on Jones Maltsberger until you reach Ramsey. Make a left at Ramsey. Travel on Ramsey for approximately ½ of a mile. You will pass a small restaurant called Taco Port. Junior Achievement is in the next office complex. The complex's name is 400 Ramsey Place; it has brown brick with blue trim. Make a right hand turn into the parking lot. The Junior Achievement office is the corner office to the right at suite 201.
410 traveling west:
Take the Jones Maltsberger Exit. Make a right at Jones Maltsberger. Proceed on Jones Maltsberger until you reach Ramsey. Make a left at Ramsey. Travel on Ramsey for approximately ½ of a mile. You will pass a small restaurant called Taco Port. Junior Achievement is in the next office complex. The complex's name is 400 Ramsey Place; it has brown brick with blue trim. Make a right hand turn into the parking lot. The Junior Achievement office is the corner office to the right at suite 201.
From 281 traveling north:
Going north on 281 take the Jones Maltsberger/Isom Road exit (this will be north of the airport). At the stop light take a left and travel under 281. At the next light take a right and this will put you on Ramsey. Travel on Ramsey for approximately ½ of a mile. You will pass a small restaurant called Taco Port. Junior Achievement is in the next office complex. The complex's name is 400 Ramsey Place; it has brown brick with blue trim. Make a right hand turn into the parking lot. The Junior Achievement office is the corner office to the right at suite 201.
From 281 traveling south:
Going south on 281 take the Jones Maltsberger exit. Immediately get into your right hand lane on the access road. Take a right at Jones Maltsberger. Make an immediate right turn at Ramsey. Proceed on Ramsey. Travel approximately ½ of a mile. You will pass a small restaurant called Taco Port. Junior Achievement is in the next office complex. The complex's name is 400 Ramsey Place; it has brown brick with blue trim. Make a right hand turn into the parking lot. The Junior Achievement office is the corner office to the right at suite 201. |
Web Site: http://www.jast.org
| Last updated on February 19, 2009 |
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