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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There's nothing like crisp autumn air on the morning of JA Inspire 🍂🎃
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Happy World Teachers' Day from Junior Achievement of Central Ohio 🍎✏🏫
What Junior Achievement is able to accomplish on a local, national, and global scale wouldn't be possible without our education partners. Here's your reminder to celebrate educators today and ...everyday 👏
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Junior Achievement is only looking for green flags ✅
What's the best piece of career advice you've received? Comment below ⬇
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Ever wondered what it's like to volunteer for Junior Achievement Finance Park? JA Volunteer Champion, Adam Pelka, makes his experience known 💪💡
"Personal finance is hard. Personal finance is personal. There is a huge gap in financial literacy among educated adults let alone... children. I think with JA, striving to help young people succeed, nobody has the same financial situation, nor the same resources, and I think the sooner people can understand the impact of some of their decisions the more prepared they are for the future!
No matter how chaotic finance park is, you will always be able to find that eye opening experience. When you go to settle up the budget and realize all the things you can't afford, it really makes you stop and think, how can we afford this, and what changes/sacrifices do we have to make to be within our budget."
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Experiential Learning Center Sponsor: @robertsonconstruction🚧🔧
Our Robertson Construction Junior Achievement BizTown shop inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy through hands-on learning experiences. While working in the Robertson Construction pod, students... work with their peers, earn money, and purchase real items from other JA BizTown shops.
Interested in volunteering at some of our first learning experiences this school year? Swipe to see what's available, click link in bio to sign up
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It's officially less than a MONTH until our Muskingum County JA Inspire is here!📣 What companies do you want to see represented?
Interested in exhibiting? Message us for more info
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📣NEW BLOG POST📣
As another school year begins, perhaps the most important question isn't whether students are showing up. It's whether they're engaged.
When students understand why they're learning something—and how it connects to their ...future—motivation, confidence, and achievement grow. Student engagement isn't a secondary outcome. It's the foundation for academic success, career readiness, and economic mobility.
How are we making learning more relevant for today's students?
Read more, link in bio.
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After a busy summer, students are returning to our Experiential Learning Centers in just a few weeks!
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