Are you passionate about empowering young people with the skills they need to succeed in work and life? Join Junior Achievement as an In-School Volunteer and make a lasting impact in your community! As a JA volunteer, you’ll bring real-world knowledge into the classroom, delivering fun, hands-on lessons in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. JA provides all the training, materials, and support—you bring your enthusiasm and life experience. You don’t need to be a teacher—just someone who wants to make a difference.
Standard Delivery In-School Volunteer: These volunteers visit a class once a week to deliver the JA program. The number of visits vary depending on the grade level, usually 5-7 visits for 30-45 minutes each. Classes run from Pre-K through 12th grade. Training and materials are provided.
JA In A Day Event Volunteer: These volunteers deliver the JA program, all sessions in one morning. The entire school has JA volunteers in every classroom. It is a one day only commitment for 4-5 hours. Dates are set up with the schools in advance. Training and materials are provided beforehand.
Contact JA for openings at local schools. We are currently filling classes for the 2025-2026 school year!