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

Wells Fargo Hosts Employee Day of Service

Wells Fargo’s Greater Washington workforce will participate in the company’s inaugural Day of Service – an event that empowers Wells Fargo employees to align their efforts and expertise to make a positive impact in local communities, address complex societal issues, and help build a more inclusive, sustainable future for all.

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32-Year JA Volunteer Cultivates her Passions for Education and Entrepreneurship

By day, education guru Deborah Crimes is a Sourcing and Contracts Specialist at Freddie Mac. By night, she runs her own company, Lessons From Abroad, LLC, an educational consulting firm that she founded nearly 18 years ago.

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Volunteer Appreciation Week Spotlight: Robbie L. Mosley

April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week, and there is no better time to pause and recognize the selfless contributions of our extraordinary JA Volunteers who inspire and motivate us every day.

Throughout the week, we’ll be featuring JA Volunteers who go above and beyond to connect students with the learning experiences they need for an inspired and successful future.

Read JA Volunteer Robbie Mosley’s Q&A with JA below!

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JA Volunteer and Entrepreneur Lives and Breathes Philanthropy

Shellie’s first experience with Junior Achievement was as a high school student participating in the JA Company Program. She recalls how much she enjoyed putting her entrepreneurial spirit to the test by thinking outside the box to develop business solutions with her teammates.

Years later when she was asked to volunteer at JA Finance Park with her son’s school, she jumped at the opportunity.

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