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JA Volunteer Opportunities

Posted in: Volunteers

Our volunteers are so valuable to our organization and we have several upcoming opportunities for volunteers to get involved. Check back regularly for updates to our opportunities list!

 

Upcoming Opportunities

Classroom Lessons

Volunteer to teach students in-person lessons about work, money and life. Training required for first-time volunteers.

Phoenix Opportunities

TRADITIONAL
  • Park Meadows Elementary – Traditional JA lessons: weekly through the spring semester (26 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons once a week for five weeks using JA’s pre-planned activity-based lessons.
  • Desert Heights Prep Academy – Traditional JA lessons: weekly through the spring semester, multiple times available from 7:30AM-2:30PM (12 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons once a week for five weeks using JA’s pre-planned activity-based lessons.
  • Washington Elementary – Traditional JA lessons: ongoing (3 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons once a week for five weeks using JA’s pre-planned activity-based lessons.
  • Madison #1 Middle School – Traditional JA lessons: ongoing (1 volunteer needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons once a week for five weeks using JA’s pre-planned activity-based lessons.

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JA DAYS
  • Wilson Primary – JA Day: April 27th for 4-5 hours (20-30 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for K-6th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Indian Bend Elementary School – JA Day: May 2nd from 8:15AM-3PM (40-50 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for K-6th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Flora Thew Elementary School – JA Day: May 4th from 7:20AM-2:45PM (5-10 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for K-6th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Larry C. Kennedy – JA Day: May 8th for 4-5 hours (20-30 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for K-6th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • P.T. Coe – JA Day: May 9th from 7:30AM-3PM (15-20 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for K-6th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Frye Elementary School – JA Day: May 15th for 4-5 hours (20-30 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for K-6th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Griffith Elementary School – JA Day: May 15th from 8AM-3:30PM (30-40 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for K-6th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Gateway School – JA Day: May 18th from 7:40AM-3PM (20-30 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for K-6th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Esperanza Elementary School – JA Day: May 18th from 8AM-2PM (20-30 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for K-6th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.

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OTHER PHOENIX OPPORTUNITIES
  • Larry C. Kennedy – STEM Summit: May 5th for 4-5 hours (20-30 volunteers needed)
    • Lead an interactive activity with students, helping to connect STEM concepts to the real world.

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Tucson Opportunities

TRADITIONAL
  • Catalina High School – JA You’re Hired: April 4-May 4, 8:00-9:35AM (4-8 volunteers needed)
    • Lead one interactive lesson a week for 5 weeks using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Pueblo High School – JA You’re Hired: April 4-May 4, 8:00-9:35AM (5-10 volunteers needed)
    • Lead one interactive lesson a week for 5 weeks using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • STAR Academic High School – JA Personal Finance 2.0: April-May 2023, time TBD (4-8 volunteers needed)
    • Lead one interactive lesson a week for 5 weeks using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Jim & Vicki Click Boys & Girls Clubhouse at Roberts Elementary – JA More Than Money or JA It’s My Future: Thursdays in March and April, 5:00-6:00PM (4-8 volunteers needed)
    • Lead one interactive lesson a week for 5 weeks using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Roy Drachmann Boys & Girls Clubhouse Mission Park – JA More Than Money or JA It’s My Future: Fridays in March and April, 3:30-4:30PM (4-8 volunteers needed)
    • Lead one interactive lesson a week for 5 weeks using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Holmes Tuttle Boys & Girls Clubhouse at Pueblo Gardens Park – JA More Than Money or JA It’s My Future: Mondays in March and April, 4:00-5:00PM (4-8 volunteers needed)
    • Lead one interactive lesson a week for 5 weeks using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Frank and Edith Morton Boys & Girls Clubhouse at Doolen Middle School – JA More Than Money or JA It’s My Future: flexible two weeks in April or May, 4:30-5:30PM (4-8 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.

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JA DAYS
  • C.E. Rose Middle School – JA Day: May 2nd from 7:30AM-3PM (12-16 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for 6-8th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.
  • Los Amigos Elementary School – JA Day: May 19th from 7:30AM-3PM (20-30 volunteers needed)
    • Lead five interactive lessons in a single day for K-6th graders using JA’s prepared, grade specific programming.

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VIRTUAL
  • JA Student Stock Market Challenge: May 5th from 8-11AM (10-12 volunteers needed)
    • Lead four interactive in-person lessons on your career path using JA’s pre-planned activity based lesson.

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JA BizTown + JA Finance Park

Volunteer in our JA BizTown or JA Finance Park located at our Tempe office. Volunteer times are approximately 8AM-1PM. All volunteers will complete a short training on site the day-of.

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Special Events

If you’re interested in joining an event committee, click the button below. If you are interested in volunteering on site at an event, please click the title of that event to sign up. Contact Bri Tournas with any questions!

  • JA Bottles for BizTown Committee: now through April 2023
    • Assist with planning, soliciting donations, selling tickets and sponsorships, and obtaining auction items as an ambassador for JA
  • JA Bottles for BizTown Day-Of: April 14th, multiple shifts available (4-11PM, 4-8PM, 7:45-11PM) (60 volunteers needed)
    • Assist with event logistics in person at the JA office in Tempe; volunteers get a free ticket and can enjoy the event after their shift from 8-10PM
  • JA Golfer’s Dream Day Committee: now through May 2023
    • Assist with planning, soliciting donations, selling tickets and sponsorships, and obtaining auction items as an ambassador for JA
  • JA Golfer’s Dream Day Day-Of: May 19th, multiple shifts available (6AM-6PM, 6AM-1PM, 11AM-6PM) (70 volunteers needed)
    • Assist with event logistics in person at McCormick Ranch Golf Club
  • JA Stock Market Challenge Committee: now through October 2023
    • Assist with planning, soliciting donations, selling tickets and sponsorships, and obtaining auction items as an ambassador for JA

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Administrative

Volunteers will complete administrative tasks at the JA office or virtually. Ability to organize and follow directions, attention to detail, grammar skills, and access to Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint required.

  • JA Kit Rebuild: Help to organize supplies used in our classroom programs, times and dates are flexible

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