JA BizTown
Volunteer Prep
JA BizTown, here you come!
Here is an overview of what you need to know to be ready to support students.
How are you volunteering?
At an In-Person Facility
If you will be volunteering at a JA BizTown facility, see the Prepare to Be Awesome information.
Virtually Remote
If you will be volunteering for JA BizTown Virtual, see information about volunteering in a virtual setting.
First Up: Prepare to Be Awesome Guide
The Prepare to Be Awesome Guide will prepare you for the simulation experience.
In-Person: Your Role
Volunteers are needed to mentor a small group of students who are assigned to work in a JA BizTown business. No special business expertise is necessary. JA staff will be onsite to guide you and will be available for questions. They will also provide an easy step-by-step guide to help you. It will be a fun and interactive day.
Get Ready for Students: JA BizTown
Help students get the most out of their experience.
JA BizTown Volunteer Training: SEGMENT 1
JA BizTown Volunteer Training: SEGMENT 2
JA BizTown Volunteer Training: SEGMENT 3
Student Engagement Videos
Here are some great videos to watch the night before your first lesson. These 5-minute videos give you strategies to use in the classroom.
Connecting with Students
This volunteer resource video shows ways to engage and connect with students.
Transition Techniques
This volunteer resource video shares techniques for assisting students in transitioning between activities smoothly.
Volunteer and Student Interaction
This volunteer resource video gives engagement strategies to assist in your interactions with students.