Individual Volunteer Opportunities

Unique stories from individuals like you are what bring our programs to life. When students are able to connect with an adult and hear about their life experiences, they’re shown the variety of opportunities and pathways they have often never envisioned before. This results in students understanding their future possibilities and making deliberate choices.

JA volunteers also help show students how concepts learned in the classroom are applied in everyday life in an environment that allows them to test out those scenarios through hands on experience.

As an individual volunteer, you can participate as a:

  • JA Classroom Volunteer: JA classroom volunteers lead JA-developed lesson plans that teach financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship in K-12 classrooms throughout Southern California. After being matched to a classroom and attending training, you will deliver engaging, easy-to-follow lessons infused with your unique experiences.
  • JA Finance Park Volunteer: Volunteers spend the day in a JA Finance Park® simulation where they will help a small group of students create a personal financial plan.
  • Career Speaker: Help students discover new careers and career paths by participate in a JA hosted school event. Volunteers talk to students about their career and the journey to get there.
  • Special Events: Volunteers help facilitate one of JASoCal’s annual special events such as our Annual Golf Classic, JA Inspire, Career Days and other program events.
  • In-Office/Administrative: Volunteers can help in our offices for short- or long-term projects

What is the typical time commitment?

Volunteering with JA is designed to be flexible and manageable. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Mandatory Training: 1 hour.
    Conducted by JA staff, either individually or in a group, at a convenient time and location for the volunteer.
  • Classroom Experiences: 5-6 hours + 1-2 hours to review and prep learning materials.
    Volunteers can expect to spend a day in the classroom for most JA Days. This program can also be taught for 1 hour a week for multiple weeks.
  • JA Finance Park Experiences: 6 hours.
    Volunteers will be trained on site before student arrival, there are no materials to prepare.
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