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Are you an adult who spends money? You're qualified!
Are you an adult who spends money? You're qualified!
JA Finance Park is Junior Achievement’s flagship program for personal financial planning and career exploration exclusive to economics and personal finance students and young adults. This teacher-led classroom curriculum culminates with a visit to JA Finance Park at Libbie Mill Library, where participants engage with volunteers and put into practice what they’ve learned by developing a personal budget.
During the budgeting simulation, participants will choose their career path; research different budget line items; and budget, shop, and pay for a month's bills for their household as a young adult. Then they do it all again as a working adult with the chance to expand their family to include a spouse, child, and/or a pet in the Redemption Round. Participants will practice skills they learned in the classroom and gain real-life context through the stories their volunteers share.
See a simulation walkthrough here.
JA provides all training and materials day-of. No specific expertise required!
“It is easier and even more rewarding than you think it would be!”
“It is easier and even more rewarding than you think it would be!”
“Just do it. With the training you’ll receive, you will be prepared.”
“Just do it. With the training you’ll receive, you will be prepared.”
Volunteer Position Description and Purpose:
Volunteers at JA Finance Park will support a small group of high school students as they learn to build a budget (for many of them, for the very first time!). Share your career story, your day-to-day experience budgeting and spending money, and be the students' biggest cheerleader as they explore and discuss careers and money. No experience is necessary; if you are an adult who spends money, you are qualified!
Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:
JA Finance Park is a program facilitated by JA staff, so the volunteer ask is very simple. Volunteers will:
share stories from their own lives
lead discussions and ask questions at their tables
ask JA staff for support with technical issues or student needs
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
There are no qualifications or experience required to volunteer at JA Finance Park. The perspectives of ALL members of the community are valuable for our students!
Time Commitment:
This is a 4-5 hour volunteer experience. This time includes a brief morning training session.
Learning from the Best
Learning from the Best
Volunteers make our programs thrive. Supporting a small group of students throughout the day, volunteers provide valuable insight and real-life context to "being an adult."
Making Ends Meet
Making Ends Meet
Students work together to balance their budgets and buy everything they need for the month. Yes, you have to buy food for the whole family.
Planning for the Future
Planning for the Future
Visiting the JA Career Center during the Research phase, students investigate their interests and learn more about the skills necessary for success in their desired careers.
We can't wait to work with your group!
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