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Program Training

Prior to volunteering in a classroom (either in person or virtually), please join other JABC Volunteers and B.C. Educators for live training via Zoom. Simply select your JA Program below, pick one of the scheduled training sessions 1-2 weeks before your volunteer date and click to register!

Important: You must be a registered JABC volunteer before you sign up for program training. Not yet registered in our system? Just go to our New Volunteer Registration page to create an account!

Training Dates

Please only sign up for one session at a time. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom confirmation email and your JABC Program trainer will be in touch with further details.

These training sessions run for 90 minutes. The content focuses on delivering each specific JA program, not on volunteering in a virtual setting.

Volunteer Handbook

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View Volunteer Handbook

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Elementary Programs
Tue Dec 17 12 pm
Tue Dec 17 3:30 pm
Thu Jan 16 12pm Register
Thu Jan 30 3:30pm Register
Thu Feb 13 12pm Register
Thu Feb 27 3:30pm Register
Thu Mar 13 12pm Register
Thu Mar 27 3:30pm Register
Thu Apr 10 12pm Register
Thu Apr 24 3:30pm Register
Thu May 8 12pm Register
Thu May 22 3:30pm Register
Thu Jun 5 12pm Register
Wed Dec 18 12 pm
Wed Jan 8 3:30 pm
Wed Jan 22 5 pm
Wed Feb 5 12 pm
Wed Feb 19 3:30 pm
Wed Mar 5 5 pm
Wed Mar 19 12 pm
Wed Apr 2 3:30 pm
Wed Apr 16 5 pm
Wed Apr 30 12 pm
Wed May 14 3:30 pm
Wed May 28 5 pm
Wed Jun 4 12 pm
High School Programs
Thu Dec 19 3:30pm Register
Thu Jan 9 3:30pm Register
Thu Jan 23 12pm Register
Thu Feb 6 3:30pm Register
Thu Feb 20 12pm Register
Thu Mar 6 12pm Register
Thu Mar 20 3:30pm Register
Thu Apr 3 12pm Register
Thu Apr 17 12pm Register
Thu May 1 3:30pm Register
Thu May 15 12pm Register
Thu May 29 12pm Register
Mon Dec 16 5 pm
Mon Dec 16 12 pm

To schedule training, please contact Craig at c.lovell@jabc.org

Program training sessions are important as they provide you with info about:

  • Your role as a volunteer
  • The host teacher’s role
  • What to expect from and how to connect with the students
  • An overview of the lessons
  • How to facilitate the activities – tips and techniques
  • Materials you will bring to the classroom

So you are well prepared for your sessions, please plan additional time on your own to review the program materials.

Also please consider health & safety. Take a moment to view this important WorkSafeBC video about working from home.

If you have any additional questions, please contact a member of our Program Team.

Virtual JABC Backgrounds

If you wish, you may use one of these JABC backgrounds for your volunteer sessions: