Junior Achievement of the Heartland is looking for volunteers to engage K-12 students in learning essential skills for the workplace and beyond.
The organization is looking for community members, parents, retired educators, corporate partners, and others to step into classrooms and deliver JA lessons. (Go here to volunteer at JA. Go here to see classes available.)
At the core of Junior Achievement’s mission lies the goal to inspire and equip young individuals for success. This inspiration is fostered through the invaluable contributions of community volunteers who not only impart JA lessons but also share their personal journeys. By doing so, these volunteers become role models, significantly influencing students’ perspectives on the importance of education and vital life skills.
“Junior Achievement is facing an immediate and crucial need for volunteers to support classrooms,” Dougal Nelson, president and CEO of JA, stresses. “We are committed to meeting the expectations of our schools and students. Without these JA learning opportunities, many students may miss out on essential financial literacy and career readiness skills critical for their future success.”
Volunteers receive hands-on training to ensure they are fully prepared to deliver the curriculum effectively. They receive guidebooks and all necessary materials to facilitate successful classroom engagements.
In elementary settings, JA consists of five 45-minute sessions, while middle to high school programs typically span six to seven sessions, tailored to specific learning experiences.
