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"When I found Juma, I knew I wanted to make some changes in my life but I never thought I could make so many, so fast. Now I have so many goals for the future!"
Lonnie Smith, Juma Alumnus

Whether you or your company can join us regularly or have only a day to offer, want to share a specific skill or can pitch in where you’re needed most, we have many opportunities for involvement. Please review the opportunities listed below to see where your time, energy and interests will have the most impact.

Individuals and organizations can download, complete and return our Volunteer Application. For additional information or questions, contact:

Sophie Speer
Development Associate
sophies@jumaventures.org
415.371.0727 x 207

Featured Opportunities

Community Day
During spring day games, while Juma's youth employees are still in school, local companies have the opportunity to send volunteer teams to fill in for our youth as vendors at the ballpark. Community Day is an opportunity for volunteers to experience a day in the life of a Juma student. You and your colleagues (15-20 people) will work alongside students at a home game, selling ice cream, roasted nuts, and coffee as part of Juma's ballpark social enterprise. On average, we sell $15,000 per game in concessions. All proceeds benefit the students at Juma Ventures.

Available dates for the 2013 season at AT&T Park:

 

College Services Orientation Days
Volunteers meet with all of Juma's youth who are starting college in the fall. Volunteers get a chance to speak with youth one-on-one or as part of a panel. This is a great chance to share your college experience with soon-to-be college freshmen.

 

Opportunities for Individuals

Academic Coach
Academic Coaches help students improve their study skills, problem solve, and gain mastery of academic subjects including basic math, science, and English. Tutors can volunteer weekly or bi-weekly, usually on weekday evenings.

 

Career Coach
Career Coaches assist Juma's college youth with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, internship applications and other career-related guidance. This opportunity can be done remotely when a youth attends school outside of the area.

 

College Services Orientation Days
Volunteers meet with all of Juma's youth who are starting college in the fall. Volunteers get a chance to speak with youth one-on-one or as part of a panel. This is a great chance to share your college experience with soon-to-be college freshmen.

 

College Application Coach
Application Coaches help students with college research, applications, writing of personal statements, and scholarships.

 

FAFSA Fair Volunteer
As a FAFSA Coach at our annual event, you will assist students in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Your efforts will help students get the financial aid they need to be successful in college.

 

Saver's Club
Volunteers with a background in finance, banking, or financial literacy are sought to share knowledge with students on various topics in financial capability, including understanding credit scores, transitional budgeting, and distinguishing needs vs. wants. Events are held quarterly.

 

Special Skills Support
Volunteers are needed to assist Juma with various projects including event organization, HR, computer infrastructure, publicity, and photography.

 

Opportunities for Groups and Companies

Aspire Career Days
Aspire is a pilot program geared toward helping rising 9th graders learn business skills through short interactions with various companies over the summer. Interact with 9th and 10th grade students while speaking to them about pathways to careers.

 

Capacity Building
Companies can provide valuable expertise to Juma in many areas, such as marketing, public relations, computer infrastructure, development, and more.

 

College Intern Host
Provide a Juma college youth with a summer internship, offering relevant experience in his or her particular field of interest. Add support to your organization while investing in the community.

 

College Professional Development Workshops
Volunteers participate in workshops, assisting students in preparing for professional internship and employment opportunities. Development includes resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, professional and professional coaching.

 

Community Day
During spring day games, while Juma's youth employees are still in school, local companies have the opportunity to send volunteer teams to fill in for our youth as vendors at the ballpark. Community Day is an opportunity for volunteers to experience a day in the life of a Juma student. You and your colleagues (15-20 people) will work alongside students at a home game, selling ice cream, roasted nuts, and coffee as part of Juma's ballpark social enterprise. On average, we sell $15,000 per game in concessions. All proceeds benefit the students at Juma Ventures.

Available dates for the 2013 season at AT&T Park:

 

Work Hard, Play Hard
We ask our students to work hard, but sometimes they just need to play. We invite your company team to get creative and design a fun community-building opportunity to share with our youth.

 

Workplace Tour Leader
Host a workplace tour for a small group of interested Juma students. Tours should include an overview of the company's products/services, career opportunities, and related educational paths.