1. Welcome to JA BizTown™ Volunteer Training
Please fill out the Volunteer Registration Form! (Front and Back)

2. Volunteer-Training Objectives
By the end of this training, you will understand:
volunteer role and responsibilities necessary for a successful student visit to JA BizTown
JA BizTown program overview
the operation of the on-site simulation

3. Information
Volunteer General Info
Ja BizTown General Info

4. Program Components Teacher training Classroom instruction
Volunteer training
Student on-site visit
Post-visit activities

5. Why Experiential Learning?
Memorable
Authentic experience
Chance to apply classroom learning
Interactive: problem solving, team work
Adult involvement
Functions across content areas
See Curriculum Guide page OV-2 for the excellently written Experiential Education summary if desired ,although the Curriculum Guide sections have not really been introduced as of yet. This is a good opportunity to introduce what is in the Overview section of the Guide.

6. When you arrive….
Please check-in with Melissa at the front desk and receive your business assignment, and a nametag.
Pick up a fashionable smock on the rack and head into JA BizTown.
Walk to your business. Begin reading your Volunteer Manual.
A JA staff member will visit to answer any questions and alleviate your anxieties.

7. JA BizTown Video

8. Daily Schedule

9. I. Business Start-Up Minutes Long45
After the Orientation, students will arrive in the business. Have them situate their belongings out of the way.
They may put on business clothing (e.g., t-shirts). This is optional for them.
Pull students together for #1.
Staff Meeting

10. I. Business Start Up Time (continued) Break Schedule
Begin the meeting by writing students names on the
Students will also have a name tag. It should be visible as well. If the name tag has a symbol on it, please do not take the student’s photo.
Break Schedule.

11. I. Business Start-Up (continued)
Locate The It should be in the BizPrep Envelope the students bring with them.
The JA BizPrep Booklet contains work completed at school.
The forms in this booklet will be needed throughout the day.
BizPrep Booklet.
Solarity Credit Union

12. I. Business Start-Up (continued)
Have the CEO give the CFO the
The CFO should begin his/her job earlier than anyone else.
A $5.00 check is taken to the Supply&Delivery Center to purchase supplies.
Business Cost Sheet
It’s all about the finances!!

13. I. Business Start-Up (continued) Review Checkbooks
Review for
First deposit ticket
Checkbook register entries
$1.50 check written to open savings account
student checkbooks
This should have been completed at school.
Student Name
Students know their account numbers.

14. I. Business Start Up Time (continued)
Students should begin reading their
Job Description Folders.

15. I. Business Start-Up (continued)
Initial Work Time
Begins the National Anthem
Students begin following directions in their
Students can their storefronts.
The CEO takes the and to the Solarity Credit Union CEO.
Retail businesses complete
after
Job Description Folders.
leave
Business Loan Application
Promissory Note
product pricing

16. I. Business Start-Up (continued) Personal Checkbooks
Checkbook Register
Look over their check registers.
Is correct net deposit entered?
Is the check to Solarity Credit Union entered?
Are new balances on the gray lines accurate?
deposit
6/30
6 82
+6 82
SCU Bank
1 50
-1 50
001
6 82
5 32

17. I. Business Start-Up (continued) Personal Checkbooks
After the CFO has printed the paychecks and the CEO has signed them, they are distributed to the employees.
Remind students to endorse the paycheck before going to the bank.
Students should cut the pay stub from the paycheck.

18. Opening Town Meeting
Several business representatives make presentations (short speeches) at the Opening Town Meeting.
Find out which employee has a speech (if any), and check to make sure that they are ready.
Forms to be used for the speeches are located in their Job Description Folder.
At the end of the Opening Town Meeting, the official business day begins, and Group A goes on break.

19. Employee Work/Break Rotations
First employee credit union deposit
Employees open up savings account and get checkbook stamped
Retail businesses/McDonalds open for business
Employees can begin to shop

20. Staff Meeting #2
At the end of the first set of breaks, all business stops, and a staff meeting will occur.
The CFO will distribute the second set of paychecks.
Employees will prepare to go to the Credit Union like they did in Business Start-up.
Please check employee check registers for accuracy for all transactions.
Remind employees that they will eat lunch during this break. This is their final opportunity to spend their money.
Employees must return to work at the end of the break.

21. If you experience problems with students, please contact a JA staff member.
The JA staff will handle the situation or speak with a teacher.

22. Employee Work/Break Rotations (2)
Second and last employee Credit Union deposit
Employee and Volunteer lunch sessions
Employee final shopping opportunity
Employee final opportunity for all activities
Final work period for all employees

23. Final Staff Meeting
Volunteers review observations/learning opportunities of the day
CFO reports out on financial status of business

24. Business Clean Up Business is restored to original set up
Remaining inventory organized
Volunteers follow End of the Day Checklist
Students prepare for Closing Town Meeting
Students gather their belongings

25. Closing Town Meeting Mayor speaks Awards presented
Voting results reported
End of Day reports
Mayor thanks all

26. WELCOME TO JA WORLD

27. II. Student Finance
Be certain all checkbooks contain students and in upper left hand corner.
Payroll taxes were deducted from Gross Pay and are reflected on the payroll check as
Cash out on the deposit ticket is a maximum of per deposit.
account number
name
net pay
$2.00

28. II. Student Finance (continued)
d. The amount is written on the Deposit Ticket (net pay less any cash back).
e. Payroll checks must be before the student goes to the Credit Union.
Students should record all transactions in their
A check to Solarity Credit Union for
for a savings account.
net deposit
endorsed
checkbook register
$1.50

29. Student Finance Savings Account
Check to Solarity Credit Union
Check to “SCU” for for a savings account
Students bring this check on their first visit to the bank
After making checking deposit, they see the Personal Banker to open their account and receive a Savings Certificate.
$1.50
Savings account deposits are only done on the first break.

30. III. Product Pricing
Nothing should be priced lower than or higher than
b. The most popular items should be priced the
Record the prices of all items to be sold on the
Plan on a to profit
e. Students should never or prices $1
$10
highest
Inventory Sheet
$40
$60
change
lower

31. IV. Savings Account
A mandatory $ is written (at school) to open personal savings account.
This savings must be recorded and subtracted on their
Opening of savings account takes place on the
Each student sees the Solarity Credit Union Personal Banker to their account.
$1.50 check
check register
1st break
open

32. V. Employee Breaks There are breaks during the day.
Breaks are and minutes long.
Students should always go to the duirng each break to make a checking account deposit.
Students and adults should eat during their second break
Students should manage their while they are on break.
Students should write checks and purchase items during their breaks to help ensure that retail businesses earn a 2 20 30
credit union
lunch
checkbook
profit

33. A few things to remember
Be sure to encourage workers in your business to vote at City Hall!
Remind students to participate in other activities:
Health Assessment at Yakima Regional
Community Arts Center Drawing

34. . . . and now for something completely different!
They’re here! The new JA BizTown T-shirts!
Back reads: “JA BizTown today… CEO Tomorrow!”
$10.00
Sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL
While supplies last!
Order Form
c JA BizTown T-shirt ($10.00)
(circle size)
S M L XL
Total $ __________
Name ______________________________
Address ____________________________
____________________________
Phone _____________________________
Payment Method:
1 Cash
1 Check made payable to Junior Achievement
of Washington

35. The CFO Computer

36. The CFO Computer Payroll amounts magically appear!
Enter the employee’s account number found on the Business Costs Sheet.
Enter the first name like this: John.
Enter the last name like this: Smith.
Click on the down arrow to click on the employee’s job title.
Click on Add Employee.
Payroll amounts magically appear!

37. The CFO Computer

38. The CFO Computer
The check will be completed automatically!

39. The CFO Computer The CFO may sign checks if the CEO is not available.
Select Warehouse as the business to receive the check.
Select Supplies to show what the check is for.
Enter 5.00 for the amount of the check.
Click on Accept to complete the check. Then click on Print Check.
Have the CEO sign the check and give it to the employee who goes to the Warehouse.
The CFO may sign checks if the CEO is not available.

40. CFO Check Register
payroll

41. CFO Check Register
bill payments

42. CFO Check Register
deposits and loan payments

43. Computer Billing
In several businesses, billing will occur on computers.
Instructions are in the job description folders and posted on their desks.
Always make sure that the students are reading and continually referring to their employee manuals.

44. Making Sales on a Computer
In retail stores that accept checks only, sales are entered into a point-of-sale (POS) computer.

45. Questions?
If not, let’s go to JA BizTown to become familiar with the storefronts.
Questions? None, I’m sure! You’ve done such a fantastic job with training that there could be no questions.
Good Luck and Thank You!
Again, this PPT is yours to modify, add to, change, etc. If you make any additions that you think we should all be aware of, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We can all benefit from the collective expertise and ideas of our team!
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