Volunteer Resources
Thank you for volunteering your time and expertise to equip our students to succeed. It’s because of volunteers like you that JA programs leave a life-long impact on our students.
Here are some helpful tools to prepare you to teach your JA program:
fill out your volunteer agreement (confirmed volunteers only)
If you are attending an in-person JA volunteer training, you will have an opportunity to complete this document at that time.
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*only for classroom volunteers;
those volunteering in JA BizTown/JA Finance Park will complete their paperwork in-person
Get In the Right Mindset
Watch these videos to get a feel for what it’s like to teach JA programs in a classroom and join the JA Volunteer Facebook Group to get tips, ideas and inspiration.
Learn about your JA program
Get to know JA students and curriculum with our characteristics sheet and program overview below.
Click on your JA program name below to learn more about the program and lessons you’ll teach.
Plan Your Sessions
Plan like a pro with our guide and training videos.
Click on your JA program name below for some specific videos on how to teach the lessons.
Elementary School
Second Grade: JA Our Community
Third Grade: JA Our City
Fourth Grade: JA Our Region
Fifth Grade: JA Our Nation
Kindergarten: JA Ourselves
First Grade: JA Our Families
High School
JA Personal Finance
JA Career Success