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
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.
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.
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Experiential Learning Center Sponsor: ODW Logistics 🚚📦
Our ODW Logistics Junior Achievement BizTown shop inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy through hands-on learning experiences. While working in the ODW Logistics pod, students deliver items to other ...citizens, earn money, and purchase real items from other JA BizTown shops.
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Last week, @juniorachievementusa Experiential Learning Center Summit kicked off at @jaofnorthernin Learning Center. Our team met with other JA areas to see what they were looking forward to this week!
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#backtoschool with our Senior Director of Systems and Special Projects, Jen Sparks! Come with us while Jen explains how we’re getting ready for programs to return to our Columbus Learning Center this fall 💫
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JA BizTown alumni still talk about their experiences as adults. Is there anything more exciting then earning and spending money for the first time?
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Kinda chic to be involved with Junior Achievement
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Our Google DJs keep us dancing! 💃🕺
In the Junior Achievement BizTown @google shop, the most coveted job is the Google DJ. In this role, the DJ works to curate the vibe of JA BizTown by making a playlist of popular songs, while also working to complete other tasks with their fellow ...citizens.
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Experiential Learning Center Sponsor: @mortellaro.mcdonalds 🍔🍟
Our Mortellaro McDonalds JA BizTown shop allows students to learn more about financial literacy and entrepreneurship through hands-on learning experiences. Instead of real food, our simulation sells toys that students can... purchase with 'money' they earned through working at JA BizTown.
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Instant red cards at JA of Central Ohio 🟥
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