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Consultant Responsibilities and Conduct Standards

Consultant Responsibilities:

·Contact assigned teacher.

·Agree on date/time of class. Inform teacher at least one day in advance if you need to reschedule.

·Become familiar with school procedures.

·Enter through main office and sign appropriate volunteer binder.

·Arrive early for each class session.

·Agree to Junior Achievement-Consultant/Volunteer Conduct Standards.

Consultant/Volunteer Conduct Standards:

Junior Achievement serves youth. Our volunteers teach valuable lessons with each word and especially with their conduct. Adult misconduct with youth carries serious consequences. Because Junior Achievement cares that its volunteer have healthy relationships with the youth they serve, it has established these standards.

·Young people look to adults for examples of appropriate behavior. JAvolunteers must use appropriate language and model behavior, such asrespect, integrity, honesty, and excellence.

·Profanity, sexual language or jokes is inappropriate behavior aroundstudents.

·Violating state laws regarding interactions with youth, e.g., providing themalcohol or illegal drugs is forbidden.

·Volunteers must take particular care when touching youth. Most peopleunderstand the difference between appropriate touching, like a handshake ora pat on the back and touching which is sexual or disrespectful.

·Volunteers must also consider how any physical contact may be perceived. Interactions with students must both be appropriate and appear appropriate.

·Volunteers will spend time with groups of students, although occasionally one-to-one situations may occur. Prior to any one-to-one interaction, a JAvolunteer generally should ensure another adult is present or aware of thesituation.

·Favoritism or the appearance of favoritism should be avoided.

·Volunteers are responsible for the quality of the interactions. Students oftenfind it difficult to state discomfort or objections.

·Volunteers must be especially sensitive to physical and verbal cues that youthprovide.

These are examples only, not a comprehensive list. Other actions not listed could result in suspension or dismissal as a volunteer.

Junior Achievement will take all complaints of misconduct seriously. Credible allegations of misconduct will be properly investigated by the appropriate authorities. If the investigation determines that misconduct occurred, it will result in the immediate and permanent dismissal as a JA volunteer. Any JA staff member or volunteer who reasonably suspects misconduct must report these suspicions immediately to the appropriate JA staff person at the local office.

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Yes, I agree that I have read the above Consultant Responsibilities and Conduct Standards and understand that my submission will act as my signature.

I hereby certify that I have never been charged with a crime of violence or a crime involving a child or young person,or, if I have I have fully disclosed in writing the facts regarding such a charge to the local Junior Achievement office.

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I have NEVER been charged with a crime of violence or a crime involving a child or young person. I have been charged with a crime of violence or a crime involving a child or young person.

Have you ever been convicted or had adjudication withheld in a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation or are there any criminal charges now pending against you other than a minor traffic violation?

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Yes, I have been convicted of a criminal offense. No, I have never been convicted or had adjudication withheld in a criminal offense and there are no charges pending against me.

Demographic information collected by JA is used for statistical purposes only. It is not used for individuals, but used only in aggregate form. JA is a non-profit organization that applies for grants and funding from various entities. In these applications, we need to provide statistical information to demonstrate that JA reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We appreciate your assistance in ensuring JA’s continued service to our children.

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