Opportunities From: University of Maryland Global Campus

Overview: Community Youth Advance (CY Advance) volunteers will support small groups of middle and/or high school scholars/mentees. Sessions may include English Language Arts (ELA) or math tutoring, homework assistance, workshops, or special projects. Each volunteer typically works with a group of four to six scholars during a one-hour session.

All sessions are conducted in person and are led or closely supervised by a trained CY Advance facilitator or full-time staff member. These staff are skilled in group facilitation, youth development, and social-emotional learning techniques to ensure a positive and supportive environment for all participants. 

If you’re ready to share your talents and make a meaningful impact in our school community, please take a moment to complete the volunteer application using the link below:  https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/LPfk7ijbbvu2S6eYAGUc2g?t=175

Time Commitment 

Minimum of 6 hours per month from September – May 

Monday to Thursday, 3:30–6:30 PM (depending on assigned site/needs of scholars/mentees and CY Advance focus) 

Monthly Training Call 

Qualifications 

Sincere desire to support scholars/mentees to achieve personal and professional goals 

Ability to communicate with scholars/mentees openly, honestly, and stay curious 

Ability to listen empathically and reflectively 

Ability to establish a relationship based on mutual responsibility and respect 

Ability to convey practical problem-solving skills and suggest options and alternatives 

Possess a social awareness and consciousness of persons of different educational, economic, cultural, or racial backgrounds 

Requirements & Responsibilities 

Complete CY Advance and online volunteer applications, screening, background check, and signed policies [including Prince George’s County Public School] 

Background check cost: $15–$50 (varies by state; $15 in Maryland) 

Reimbursement available after completion of a minimum of 6 volunteer hours — billed through CYA and sponsored by UMGC 

Time availability to commit to program to develop and maintain a supportive, positive, and professional relationship with scholars/mentees 

Assist with facilitating small group discussions focusing on social-emotional development 

Collaborate with program staff to drive program deliverables 

Maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment for scholars/mentees 

JA Finance Park® inspires, guides, and teaches students how to be financially capable and ready to take on their futures through a public/private nonprofit collaboration between our region’s school systems, businesses, educators and volunteer mentors.

Volunteers guide small groups of middle-school students through a personal budgeting simulation, helping them understand how to budget and make purchases for their assigned life scenario without overspending.

Adults (18+) of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to volunteer. No specialized knowledge of finance is needed. We strive to make the volunteer experience accessible and inclusive. We believe that everyone has something to offer.

Whether you volunteer individually or as part of a group, you will not be alone. Our friendly staff is always here to assist. We welcome businesses, civic organizations, and personal groups. Volunteering is a great team-building experience and a chance to give back to your community by coaching and helping students. Contact our team to plan your next event.

Volunteer Commitment:

Note: Volunteers must create an account through our Volunteer Hub and complete a one-time waiver prior to registering for events.

Upon arrival at JA Finance Park Prince George’s County, volunteers must present a government-issued ID at the front desk for an on-site background check.

This requirement is in place due to volunteer’s direct interaction with students.

If the screening is successfully cleared, volunteers will receive a name tag and may proceed with the volunteer activities; otherwise, they will be asked to leave the facility.

What to Bring:

To see what a typical day looks like, please check out our JA Finance Park General Overview video and our JA Finance Park Prince George’s County “What to Expect” Volunteer Prep video.

For student safety, volunteers are prohibited from taking photos of students. If unauthorized photos are taken, we will ask you to stop and delete any photos taken.

If you need more information about the volunteer experience, please reach out to jagwvolunteer@ja.org

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