Volunteer

TOMORROW NEEDS YOU TODAY

For Junior Achievement, volunteers are what bring our programs to life. Connecting students with adult role models brings relevance to the academic experience, exposing young people to opportunities and pathways they often have never envisioned before. Volunteers have the power to tackle society's greatest challenges, build stronger communities, and transform the world.

Authentic interactions with JA Volunteers from all walks of life deepen students’ understanding and appreciation for education and long-term aspirations.

SELECT YOUR VOLUNTEER TYPE

Individual Volunteers

VolunteerHub is our online portal to sign up for JA opportunities. Once you have registered with VolunteerHub, you can sign up immediately for an opportunity that works with your schedule or sign up for a Lunch and Learn if you would like to take a deeper dive into what volunteering with JA looks like.

Individual Volunteer Opportunities

Corporate and Group Volunteers

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend time with your work team or community group? JA will work with you to create an experience that includes a unique sign-up page and all of the information needed to inspire and engage your group.

Corporate and Group Volunteer Opportunities

Explore Our Current Volunteer Needs

JA Finance Park Volunteer

Locations include Fairfax County, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County

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JA Finance Park Volunteer

JA 3DE Business Coach

Assist students and teams in the classroom as they develop their presentations. Your role includes providing feedback on their ideas, presentation content, and delivery.

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JA 3DE Business Coach

JA 3DE Business Judge

Business judges observe presentations from top teams, evaluating their solutions and delivery to select the winning team.

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JA 3DE Business Judge

12th Grade Consultancy

Guide students as they dive deep into a real business scenario faced by a local business. Meet with students throughout the year to discuss findings and receive constructive feedback.

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12th Grade Consultancy

Volunteer Spotlight

JA Hero Volunteer Teaches Lessons in Love and Life

When Marcie Leggett enters a room, her electric smile infects others almost instantly. When she speaks, her confident demeanor and Southern charm attracts attention and admiration from anyone who listens.

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HESS volunteer bridges language barriers to give student the full JA® experience at Ridgeview Middle School

On Monday, February 8, volunteers from HESS Construction & Engineering Services (HESS) descended upon Ridgeview Middle School in Gaithersburg, Maryland for a JA® in a Day volunteer experience.

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#JAAlumni Carly Rettie Reflects on Experiences, Gives Back to Next Generation

When asked what advice she would give to someone entering high school, George C. Marshall High School junior, Carly Rettie, responded with, “Get involved! Find something that you love to do, and do it.” And she is quick to take her own advice, too

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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!

Flexible Volunteering Choices

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!

 

 

 

Discover Ways You Can Volunteer

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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 Greater Washington 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 Greater Washington 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 Greater Washington to learn about volunteering with JA.

 

 

 

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