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Inspire the Next Generation

Volunteer with Junior Achievement and help shape a generation of confident, career-ready young people.

By sharing your time and experience, you’ll connect students to the skills they need, like budgeting, saving, and problem-solving, to succeed in work and life.

With JA’s proven programs and staff support, you’ll make a lasting impact on students and our region’s future workforce. There’s no better way to spend your time than inspiring the next generation.

find your perfect volunteer fit

From classroom visits to career days, there are plenty of ways to make an impact with JA. Whether your’re flying solo or bringing a group, we’ll help you find a volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule and interests.

Volunteer options include:

  • Teaching JA lessons in classrooms
  • Guiding students at a JA Learning Center
  • Joining career exploration events

Boost Your Leadership Skills

Volunteer Champions Committee (VCC)

Looking to grow your leadership experience, expand your network, and make a real difference in Central Ohio? The Junior Achievement Volunteer Champions Committee (VCC) is a dynamic group of professionals who recruit and inspire others to volunteer with JA. As a committee member, you’ll serve as a key liaison between JA and your organization, leading volunteer outreach, hosting trainings, and helping set community engagement goals.

Volunteer and Student at Moo Moo Car Wash, JA BizTown

Volunteer When It Works for You — No Group Required

JA Volunteer Village

Want to make a difference, but not sure where to start? Join the Volunteer Village, a network of individual volunteers we call on when we need extra hands at a school event or one of our Learning Centers. You’ll get the chance to inspire local students and volunteer when it fits your schedule, no group or long-term commitment required.

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🔨Learning Center Sponsor Highlight - IBP Home Improvement💡

Our JA Finance Park pod for IBP Home Improvement allows students to learn more about budgeting for home maintenance, construction, and improvement.

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Pass the phone: JA BizTown Edition! 📲💡 Who knew we had so many incredible citizens? (hint: we knew 😉)

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🏦Learning Center Sponsor Highlight - Huntington Bank💵

Our JA BizTown Shop for Huntington National Bank allows students to learn more about banking and budgeting with hands-on learning experiences. This experience allows students to run ATMs and tellers booths so other student ...companies can pay off business loans by the end of their first day of being an adult!

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While celebrating out 75th year of empowering lives, we were excited to hear from Educator and JA Alumni MaryKate Whalen about her experiences with Junior Achievement!

Tap the link in bio to read more stories like MaryKate's or share your own📲

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Our JA BizTown construction teams are always throwing a fit 😉👷 @robertsonconstruction

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❤️‍🩹 Learning Center Sponsor Highlight - Healthcare Career Collaborative of Central Ohio @hccoco__ 🩺

Our JA Finance Park pod for the Healthcare Career Collaborative of Central Ohio brings healthcare career exploration directly to students. This hands-on discovery enriches ...student experience and allows them to envision a potential career path.

Proof that the magic of JA BizTown comes from the students ✨

Our Columbus Learning Center only has ONE JA BizTown Volunteer day open for the rest of the year! Sign up with the link in bio to claim your spot before it's too late 📲

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HOT OFF THE PRESS! 🗞

JA of Central Ohio is looking for individual volunteers for the Columbus Learning Center's JA BizTown on Wednesday, January 21st. Click the link in bio to sign up!

#Volunteer2026 #juniorachievement #VolunteerOpportunity #JABizTown

📣The OFFICIAL Junior Achievement of Central Ohio 2026 In and Out list‼ Click the link in bio to stay on trend and sign up for a group volunteer spot😉

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