J.A.G. Virtual Program Activities

Each of the J.A.G. Virtual service components follow the activities of the traditional J.A.G. Summer and J.A.G. Weekend programs as closely as possible.

J.A.G. Virtual Participants earn up to 25 hours of community service by completing the entire program. Goodwill-Suncoast understands not all opportunities are available in all communities; however, students will earn hours for those components successfully completed. GoodwillSuncoast may award more hours to individuals who provide evidence of going beyond program requirements.

Upon registration, you will receive a J.A.G. Virtual Project Verification Signature Form. This form will require signatures of Parent/Guardian and/or Goodwill-Suncoast managers and the student volunteer. Once finished with all components, J.A.G. Virtual Volunteers should complete and return the form with all necessary signatures to Jim Hampton, Volunteer Specialist, at james.hampton@ goodwill-suncoast.com or to Scott Coursen, Community Relations Coordinator, at scott.coursen@ goodwill-suncoast.com.

In addition to the Project Verification Signature Form, participants will submit a photo of themselves at the end of each activity. More details follow in individual program activity descriptions.

An informational flyer is available explaining the program to help you educate others about your efforts to help our BookWorks, Donations, and J.A.G. Cares Canned Food Drives.

Goodwill Retail Store Tour (3 Hours)

Visit a Goodwill retail location and take a tour. While there, you will learn about Goodwill’s donation stream and retail operations. We ask that you complete the tour first to put the program in its proper context. Please Note: A video Store Tour may be used in lieu of in-person tours.

Prepare for your store visit by wearing closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Bring a facemask. Depending

upon the Covid-19 Pandemic, you may be required to wear a mask to enter the store. Please take a photo of yourself at the store for submission.

Upon registration confirmation, you will receive an email listing the date, time and store locations. Choose the date along with the location you wish to visit and notify Jim Hampton, james.hampton@goodwill-suncoast.com or Scott Coursen, scott.coursen@goodwill-suncoast. com, of your desired tour dates and location for approval and confirmation. Slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis and may be limited. You must have a reservation to tour a Goodwill retail store. Store tour video provided as a YouTube link.

Please wear your J.A.G. t-shirt and badge when touring the store, when interacting at donation sites, and with the public on behalf of the program.