Volunteer Conduct Standards
These standards shall be conveyed verbally and in writing by Junior Achievement staff to volunteers teaching for the first time each semester. Standards are to be conveyed in writing to all volunteers prior to their visit to the classroom.
Volunteers should not:
- have any inappropriate contact inside or outside the classroom with any student met through their Junior Achievement class, including those students 18 years of age or older.
- be in contact with any student inside or outside the classroom unless that student's teacher, another school-sanctioned adult, or the student's parent is present or aware of the situation.
- Be in contact with any student inside or outside the classroom without prior knowledge or consent of the local Junior Achievement staff.
- Exceptions would include routine business activity or bona fide job interviews for students 15 years of age or older, conducted at a regular place of business during regular business hours.
Some examples of inappropriate conduct include:
- Violations of state laws regarding child abuse, providing alcohol to minors, or having alcohol on a school campus, etc.
- Dress that violates school dress codes or is inconsistent with normal business attire.
- Use of profanity or inappropriate language in the classroom.
- Physical contact which is inappropriate to a teacher-pupil professional relationship considering the age and sex of the student.
These are examples only and are not intended to be a comprehensive list. There could be other actions not listed herein which could result in suspension or dismissal as a volunteer.
Allegations of violation of these standards will result in immediate suspension as a Junior Achievement volunteer. If an investigation by the proper authorities determines a violation occurred, it will result in the immediate and permanent dismissal as a Junior Achievement volunteer.
To download a copy of the JA Volunteer Conduct Standards click on this file: Child_Abuse_Vol_Conduct.pdf
Fax the completed form to: (413) 747-7606 or email it to rmacgregor@jawm.org along with your completed Volunteer Information form.
Most school systems require that all volunteers complete a CORI Form.
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
A sample of a CORI form can be found by clicking on this link: CORI_Form_Springfield.pdf
If you are volunteering in the Springfield Schools you may download this form and take the completed form with you to your assigned school.