Category Archives: JA volunteers

Marla Zuch, a great JA Volunteer

Marla Zuch, project manager for Wells Fargo’s Technology and Operations group in Denver, was the recipient of a Volunteer Leave, which let her begin a month-long sabbatical as a Company Advisor at JA Business Week, while still receiving her regular Wells Fargo pay and benefits.  Zuch is one of 30 Wells Fargo team members across [...]

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Volunteer Could Be Mistaken For A Teacher

During the 2009-10 school year more than 95,000 students will receive JA programs in their classrooms.  This wouldn’t be possible without the more than 3,200 business and community volunteers who share their time and talents with these students to inspire them.
A Northern Colorado volunteer was named one of Channel 7’s Everyday Heroes.  Click here to [...]

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Volunteer Recognition Week - Profile on Philippa Narog

Volunteering at Junior Achievement for five years, Philippa Narog has taught subsequent classes while adding more and more each year.  Since 2005 Philippa has been able to educate students about jobs and opportunities within her own company; Xcel Energy, along with all the endless opportunities the world has to offer each one of them.  Having [...]

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Volunteer Recognition Week - Profile on John Griffith

John Griffith may have only volunteered for Junior Achievement a little over a year now, but he has experienced some wonderful sentiment of sharing JA programs with students and watching how much of an impact on young people he has. John enjoys sharing his life experiences along with the lessons to help students grow and [...]

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Volunteer Recognition Week - Profile on Ryland Percy

Ryland Percy has only been volunteering for less then a year with Junior Achievement and it has been filled with nothing except positive and entertaining experiences. Ryland continues to be surprised and thrilled about teaching whenever he goes into the classroom. His motive for volunteering time after time is having the enjoyment while educating children [...]

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