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Volunteering with Junior Achievement
It's Challenging Because It Matters
Why do we volunteer? Because it’s easy? Because we want to add more to our already hectic lives?
We volunteer because it gives us something intangible yet invaluable - a sense of pride, purpose, and fulfillment. And, in the process, it changes lives.
By volunteering for Junior Achievement, you can make a difference today that will last long past tomorrow.
By sharing your professional experiences and JA’s proven lessons, you can help students make the connection between what they learn in school and life outside the classroom. You will help students realize the importance of education and training beyond high school, the need for responsible money management, and even the risks and rewards of starting a business. You have the chance to inspire the confidence and the capability they need to connect to future opportunities.
You can help them achieve academically today and economically tomorrow.
But it won’t always be easy. There will be work involved. Not every student will respond. But for those who do, it will be a life-changing experience.
And you will have made that happen.
Easy Step-by-Step Process
1) Sign Up
How you volunteer is important! Select the type of volunteering that is most suitable to get more information and complete a form that our Programs Managers will use to contact you.
2) Pick Schedule
You will have the opportunity to discuss with your Program Manager your preference of how or where you would like to Volunteer and coordinate your schedule.
3) Attend Training
Our Program Manager will provide you with a short but effective training session in which you will be able to ask questions. We will make sure you are ready to volunteer!
4) Impact Lives
Sharing your professional and personal experiences through the JA program you have selected helps students see how they can achieve their dreams!
Volunteering Opportunities Nationwide
Location
Do you have a child in the neighborhood school? Volunteering for Junior Achievement is flexible and in many cases you serve a class close to your home or work!
Time Investment
Junior Achievement associates provide resources that make preparation easy and with so many learning experiences to choose from you can pick one that best fits your schedule.
Grade Level
Junior Achievement has learning experiences for grades K-12. Volunteers are able to pick what grade range they would prefer to interact with and instruct.
Delivery Model
Welcome to today's education! As a Junior Achievement volunteer you can choose how you would like to serve. We have in-person, virtual, and blended learning experiences!
K-12 Learning Experiences
Elementary
Young kids are the best. If you have a child in elementary school and want to share your experiences while presenting multimedia financial education and enjoy working with younger kids, contact JA of the Heartland to learn more about volunteering with JA!
Middle School
Middle School students are the best. Volunteering with kids can be so much fun but it helps when those students are more engaged and curious about the future and the kind of jobs that exist. If you enjoy working with kids, contact JA of the Heartland to learn more about volunteering with JA.
High School
Young adults are the best. If you enjoy working with kids that are ready to tackle the world but are looking for the paths to be opened up to them and are fascinated by innovation and entrepreneurship, contact JA of the Heartland to learn about volunteering with JA.
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