J.A.G. Virtual Volunteer Program The Junior Ambassadors of Goodwill (J.A.G.) Virtual Program allows middle and high school students aged 14 and up to satisfy Florida Bright Futures Scholarship community service hour and other academic service requirements. Students conduct community service on their own under the direction of Goodwill-Suncoast Volunteer Services staff on behalf of Goodwill. The J.A.G. Virtual Volunteer… 1. receives one (1) J.A.G. T-shirt and ID Badge to wear while visiting Goodwill retail locations and while working in the community. 2. reads and is familiar with the student handbook and Orientation Module. 3. wears closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing, including JAG T-Shirt and ID Badge, while touring Goodwill retail locations, working with community members, and performing trash pick-up. 4. earns up to 22 hours of community service for their participation in Goodwill’s J.A.G. Virtual Program. 5. receives a certificate upon completion of the program. 6. learns all they can about Goodwill-Suncoast and its mission. 7. is a true Ambassador of Goodwill and educates the community about Goodwill’s mission. 8. maintains a positive attitude and has fun!
Orientation Zoom Meeting (1 Hour) After registration by submitting the necessary application and Parental Consent Form for Youth Volunteers, J.A.G. Virtual volunteers will attend a Zoom Orientation meeting near the beginning of the quarter during which they are to participate.
This Orientation will introduce the J.A.G. Virtual Volunteer to Goodwill-Suncoast, The Junior Ambassadors of Goodwill programs, outline program expectations, and last between 30 minutes to one hour, giving students and their parents and/or guardians the opportunity to ask questions. The Goodwill-Suncoast Volunteer Services Department may conduct multiple Zoom meetings depending upon the number of registered participants. Zoom invitations will be sent upon registration along with other necessary program components such as, Parental Consent Form for Youth Volunteers, J.A.G. Virtual Project Verification Signature Form, etc.
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