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Tue, 24 Oct 2023
Junior Achievement Isle of Man will be able to continue employing a part-time Volunteer Manager, thanks to Manx Lottery Trust funding of £15,000 which will fund the role for a further year.
The charity recruit and train volunteers from businesses and the wider community to deliver workshops in schools, with on average 300 volunteers working in classrooms each year.
The workshops in schools help up to 5,000 students per year, by developing their financial, literary, and entrepreneurial skills for when they start employment.
Sue Cook, Chief Executive of Junior Achievement, said: “Our charity has seen significant benefits since the role began duties. In the first 12 months, we are thrilled to report that 100 volunteers were recruited. However, we are still not back to pre-covid levels, and we need to recruit additional volunteers for us to meet our commitment to schools.
“Taking the real world into the classroom can help young people make that all important link between education and employment. In a rapidly changing world, it is important to equip our youth with the transferable skills they need to get a job or their own business.”
If you would like to become a volunteer for Junior Achievement Isle of Man, email Antoinette.taylor@jaiom.im.
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