Ways To Volunteer

Volunteering in the Classroom

Through volunteer partnerships with organizations large and small, or individuals interested in sharing their experiences with youth in our community, JA classroom learning experiences inspire and prepare young people for success in Central Illinois.

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JA Mobile Discovery Center - Central Illinois

The JA Mobile Discovery Center is a state-of-the-art learning lab on wheels designed to bring Junior Achievement’s most impactful educational experiences directly to students across Central Illinois. This mobile unit features two nationally recognized programs—JA BizTown® and JA Finance Park®—which provide immersive, hands-on learning in career readiness, financial literacy, and business management.

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CareerSpark & JA Inspire®

CareerSpark is a hands-on, interactive work and career readiness experience designed to spark students interest in the exciting careers available in their community.

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K-12 Learning Experiences

Elementary

Young kids are the best. If you have a child in elementary school and want to share your experiences while presenting multimedia financial education and enjoy working with younger kids, contact JA of Central Illinois to learn more about volunteering with JA!

Middle School

Middle School students are the best. Volunteering with kids can be so much fun but it helps when those students are more engaged and curious about the future and the kind of jobs that exist. If you enjoy working with kids, contact JA of Central Illinois to learn more about volunteering with JA.

High School

Young adults are the best. If you enjoy working with kids that are ready to tackle the world but are looking for the paths to be opened up to them and are fascinated by innovation and entrepreneurship, contact JA of Central Illinois to learn about volunteering with JA.

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