Get Involved :: Volunteers

A want versus a need. How to balance a checkbook. Don't you wish that someone had taught you those things as you were growing up?

Now there is someone. YOU. All we need is your enthusiasm, life experience, and a willingness to teach children about how you took chances and shot for the stars.  Junior Achievement provides the training, curriculum, and a classroom ready to meet you.

• Sign up to volunteer in your community!

• Who Volunteers?

• Check out this video and see how JA volunteers really make a difference.

Your commitment could vary from a single school day to a weekly visit of one hour each for five to 10 weeks. It all depends on the grade level of the program you choose. You can choose your classroom based on a number of factors. We're flexible!

You'll next be contacted by your local JA office to set up training and give you classroom materials. Or simply find out which JA office is nearest you and contact them directly.

Questions? Contact volunteer@ja.org.

• Meeting with the Teacher

• Observing the Students

• Presenting the Sessions

• Pre/Post Tests — by program

What to Expect/Volunteer Resources

Working with Students:

• General Tips

• Meeting the Students

• Teaching Strategies

• Managing the Class

• After-School or Alternative Setting

Videos:

• Click here for Junior Achievement’s library of volunteer training videos designed to help you prepare and deliver JA programs in your community.

• Program Updates — Stay up to date on the most recent updates/corrections, by program.

• Program Enhancements — Resources for volunteers and teachers to add value and extend the JA experience. Available for select programs.

• Resources from your Local JA office — Find resources specific to your volunteer experience on your local JA web site.

• Volunteer Orientation DVD - This resource describes JA classroom opportunities, provides information on class management, tips on working with teachers and more.

• Online Volunteer Training — This online training site can supplement the training provided by your local office.

• National Military Role Model Program

• Looking for Site-Based Coordination info?

• Program Content and Instruction Survey — JA wants to know what you think. We encourage you to participate in a survey about your volunteer experience. It only takes 10 minutes to complete. The results assist with the assessment of program content, implementation and impact. Your responses are anonymous.

• Program Material-Kit Survey — Have you recently taught a JA course? Please take a moment to verify that your program materials were complete.

• Educators and Volunteers On JA

Questions? Contact volunteer@ja.org.