Become a JA Volunteer
Volunteers are what bring our programs to life. When students are able to connect with an adult and hear about their life experiences, students see opportunities and pathways they often have never envisioned before.
JA volunteers help show students how concepts learned in the classroom are applied in everyday life while in an environment that allows them to test out those scenarios in a hands-on experience.
We provide volunteers with training that is clear and relatable; programs that are engaging and fun; and students who are ready to learn from you! JA’s classroom volunteers inspire, prepare and empower.
WHAT ARE THE VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS?
Volunteers must sign and abide by JA’s Volunteer Conduct Policy.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age unless participating in the JA High School Heroes program.
Volunteers must attend volunteer training and be available to work with students during normal school-day hours.
Ways To get involved
JA Classroom Volunteer: Weekly commitment in a classroom, during which volunteers present one of JA's financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs to a K-12 classroom. Volunteers and teachers work together to arrange the required number of sessions, taking into account the classroom schedule and volunteer's work schedule.
Training: 1 hour
Volunteer Time: 1 hour, once-a-week, for 5-7 weeks
One-Day Volunteer Opportunities
JA in a Day (K-5th): Volunteers teach five, 45 minute, JA sessions in one day.
JA Finance Park (middle and high school): Hands-on budgeting simulation that is implemented at a JA Finance Park mobile unit.
Training: 1 hour
Volunteer Time: 1 school day for 5-7 hours
Get your Company or Organization Involved: Companies and organization are invited to become partners to help elevate JA education in the greater Austin area. Your company or organization may support JA programs and events. We can facilitate team building bowl-a-thons and group volunteer opportunities that meet your companies needs and mission.
Training: N/A
Volunteer Time: Flexible
Volunteer at a Special Event: Are you looking to help support a JA event as a committee member or during the event? Volunteers can leverage their unique talents to help JA grow. Short- or long-term projects available.
Training: N/A
Volunteer Time: Flexible
