By requesting a JA program, I agree to the following:
  • I understand that JA British Columbia (JABC) staff screen all business volunteers according to JA Canada’s National Screening Protocol found in our Volunteer Handbook (visit jabc.org/volunteer for details), which includes a set of interview questions and at least one reference check. It is my responsibility to alert JABC staff if additional screening measures are required by my school or district.
  • I, or another accredited B.C. teacher, will remain in the classroom at all times during the guest volunteer/s’ visit to provide classroom management and support.
  • I will communicate with JA staff and my guest volunteer/s in a timely manner. If a program must be cancelled, I will alert JA staff immediately.
  • Recognizing the importance of saying “thank you” in business and in life, I will ensure my students thank their guest volunteer(s) at the end of the program (e.g., a handmade card or gift, or another creative expression of appreciation).
  • I will encourage my students to complete the short JA student survey provided at the end of the program, to help JABC measure impact and continuously improve our programs.
A Business of Our Own and JA Company Program – Product Sales Policy
Students in these JA entrepreneurial programs plan and operate a real small business for a limited period of time. Teachers hosting these programs assume additional responsibilities to ensure their students’ ventures run safely and operate within school and district guidelines.
Product Sales Policy:
  • JABC and JA Canada require teachers hosting these programs to follow any specific policies or guidance adopted by their school to prevent anaphylactic episodes among their students. As a result, JABC and JA Canada do not assume any responsibility for any harm resulting from the consumption of food items or from the use of any cosmetics or personal care items prepared or resold by students while participating in one of our programs.
  • Commercially prepared, packaged food may be sold.
  • Food may be removed from bulk packaging and sold individually, provided it remains in its original, sealed wrapping (e.g., granola bars, individually packaged popcorn, chips, bottled water, fruit & veggie bars sold in a box).
  • JABC encourages all its student companies to comply with the Province of B.C.’s Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales (view guidelines here).

Updated September, 2025