Hour Opportunities & Requirements
The work unit of the Junior Auxiliary Chapter member is the hour. While the real impact of service cannot be measured by counting hours, for internal purposes hours are reported in the following categories:
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Administration
Hours worked to organize, administer and operate Junior Auxiliary both locally and nationally.
Education
Hours obtained in attending Chapter Meetings, Area Meetings and AEC; Provisional Training; seminars and programs which enhance volunteer skills and effectiveness. Must complete a minimum of 12 Education hours per year.
Finance
Hours worked to raise funds to cover Chapter and project expenses. Must participate in all finance projects.
Service
Hours given to service for others in the community. Service includes welfare, community, cultural and other activities. Must complete a minimum of 24 service hours per year from at least four different service projects. Service Project Committee Chairs are exempt from this requirement and may serve a minimum of 30 unrestricted hours. Must participate in the Camp Sunshine Project (2 hours).
A Few More Notes...
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Make sure to give yourself credit for everything that you do for your Chapter
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Finance hours should never equal more than service hours
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We can’t count the hours of our JA family members (spouses, children, parents) although they don’t have to know that
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Don’t forget to count the hours of your Associate and Life Members for the year end report
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If you have a Member who is a NAJA rep, make sure to count their hours as well
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Hours for one event cannot count in two columns
