Volunteer Opportunities
UPDATE March 20: The arrival of the COVID-19 virus has compelled Junior Achievement of North Florida to reaffirm one of our highest priorities: creating a safe and inspiring place where students can explore their dreams and prepare for their futures. Our desire is to do our part to mitigate the spread of this virus so that we can get back to fully living out our mission as quickly as possible.
Consequently, this means that we are suspending all volunteer-led, face-to-face programs, including classroom programs, JA in a Day, JA Job Shadows, JA Career Fairs, etc. We will plan to provide an update following messaging from Duval County Public Schools when available.
If looking for an opportunity to engage students to prepare for their economic futures during school closures, Junior Achievement is providing free online resources to teachers and parents. We are doing this so our kids can spend more time planning for and dreaming about tomorrow, and less time worrying about today. We are committed to doing this until we can all be certain again.
For more information or questions, email Teresa Smith or call 904-635-1124.
Become a Virtual Volunteer
This spring, many schools are closing and switching to online programming in response to COVID-19. Junior Achievement is dedicated to helping our students plan for the future and focus on their dreams by providing teachers and parents with free online resources.
If you are a JA volunteer and would like to help us with this effort, now's your chance to become a virtual JA volunteer! Click the button below to learn more!
Spring 2020 Volunteer Opportunities
Browse available volunteer opportunities below or contact Teresa Smith by calling 904-398-9944 ext.227 to find a classroom near you! Learn more about volunteering with Junior Achievement.
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Wi$e Money Week: May 18 - 22, 2020
Each year we partner with Family Foundations to provide financial literacy lessons for students during Wi$e Money Week. We need volunteers to help teach students to be WI$E with their MONEY and be prepared for lifelong successful financial decisions! Learn more about Wi$e Money Week.
St. Clair Evans Academy JA in a Day
5443 Moncrief Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Monday, May 18th
8:00am-2:00pm
10 Volunteers Needed
Oceanway Elementary JA in a Day
12555 Gillespie Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Tuesday, May 19th
8:00am-2:00pm
33 volunteers needed
Tiger Academy JA in a Day
6079 Bagley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Wednesday, May 20th
8:00am-2:00pm
7 volunteers needed
John E. Ford Elementary & Middle JA in a Day
1137 Cleveland St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Thursday, May 21st
8:00am-2:00pm
25 volunteers needed
Teach Traditional Junior Achievement Programs
JA Programs are grade-level specific and incorporate Junior Achievement's three pillars: Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Entrepreneurship. More information on JA Programs can be found here.
Volunteer opportunities are listed below:
Equip students with the skills necessary to earn and keep a job by supporting with resume creation, interview preparation, and communication best practices in the workplace.
6 Classes available. 3 visits per class
1st: 9:30 -10:17
2nd: 10:21 - 11:08
3rd: 12:03 - 12:50
4th: 12:54 - 1:41
5th: 1:45 - 2:32
6th: 3:25 - 4:25
When:
Times listed above. Exact dates TBD upon volunteer availability (January / February optimal)
Where:
Mandarin Middle School
5100 Hood Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Sign Up:
Contact Amberly Brady or call 904-398-9944 ext.224
Teach a JA Program at Daniel Academy
Share the value of economic readiness from a young age with elementary students!
When:
3:00 - 4:00 PM on early release Wednesdays for 5 visits
Where:
Daniel Academy
3725 Belfort Rd, Jacksonville, FL
Sign Up: Teach JA More Than Money® to Elementary Students
Where:
Cedar Hills Elementary 6534 Ish Brant Rd, Jacksonville FL 32210
What:
Lesson 1- Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
Lesson 2- Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
Lesson 3- Wednesday, March 18th, 2020
Lesson 4- Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020
Lesson 5- Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
All lessons will be taught 5:00-6:00PM
Sign up:
Contact Stephen Burslem or call 904-398-9944 ext.232
Multiple Volunteer Opportunities at Duval Charter at Flagler Center
Where:
12755 Flagler Center Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32258
When:
Fridays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (date dependent on volunteer)
1 visit a week, for 5 weeks Starting January 17th and ending February 14th
What:
Teach JA Ourselves to Kindergarteners
- 2 volunteers needed
Teach JA Our Families to First Graders
- 1 volunteer needed
Teach JA Our Community to Second Graders
- 1 volunteer needed
Teach JA More Than Money to Third, Fourth, or Fifth graders
- 3 volunteers needed
Teach JA Economics for Success to Middle Schoolers
- 3 volunteers needed
Sign up:
Contact Amberly Brady or call 904-398-9944 ext.224
Teach JA It's My Job at The Foundation Academy
1 volunteer needed for each time slot (3 total slots)
Where:
The Foundation Academy
3675 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville FL 32224
When:
Fridays 1:30 – 2:30 pm 02/28/2020 | 03/6/2020 | 03/20/2020
Fridays 1:30 – 2:30 pm 04/03/2020 | 04/17/2020 | 04/24/2020
Fridays 1:30 – 2:30 pm 05/01/2020 | 05/08/2020 | 05/15/2020
SIgn Up:
Please contact Amberly Brady or call 904-398-9944 ext.224
Volunteer needed to teach at Englewood High School - Option 1
Where:
4412 Barnes Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32207
When:
Tuesday, April 7th
12:30 - 2:00 pm
What:
30 students in Ms. Deas-Jay's class at Englewood High School
Volunteer needed to teach at Englewood High School - Option 2
Where:
4412 Barnes Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32207
When:
Wednesday, April 8th
10:25 am - 12:25 pm
What:
32 students in Ms. Deas-Jay's class at Englewood High School
Volunteer needed to teach at Terry Parker High School - Option 1
Where:
7301 Parker School Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
When:
Tuesday, April 14th
10:25 - 11:55 am
What:
18 students in Ms. Edgerton's class at Terry Parker High School
Volunteer needed to teach at Terry Parker High School - Option 2
Where:
7301 Parker School Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
When:
Wednesday, April 15th
8:50 - 10:20 am
What:
23 students in Ms. Edgerton's class at Terry Parker High School
JA in a Day
Teach a full JA program in one day at a local elementary school! This team-building opportunity allows volunteers to spend a full school day in a classroom, providing hands-on lessons and activities to empower students from a young age to own their economic success!
Sign up to teach in the 2019-2020 school year. See upcoming dates below. Contact Teresa Smith or click here for more information: JA in a Day.
Adopt an Elementary School on Jacksonville's Westside for a JA in a Day!
When:
Dates are flexible. Time: 8:30am-2:00pm
Between 20-40 volunteers (individual versus team teaching)
Where:
Where:
Jacksonville's Westside
Sign Up:
Contact Carly Norton or call 904-398-9944 ext.225
Contact Carly Norton or call 904-398-9944 ext.225
Teach JA Our Families at The Foundation Academy
3 volunteers needed
Where:
The Foundation Academy
3675 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville FL 32224
When:
Friday, April 3rd
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sign Up:
Teach JA Our City at The Foundation Academy
1-2 volunteers needed
Where:
The Foundation Academy
3675 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville FL 32224
When:
Friday, April 3rd
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sign Up:
Teach JA Our Region at The Foundation Academy
1-2 volunteers needed
Where:
The Foundation Academy
3675 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville FL 32224
When:
Friday, April 3rd
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sign Up:
Adopt Beauclerc Elementary School for a JA in a Day!
Between 40-80 volunteers (individual versus team teaching)
When:
Dates are flexible. Ideal timeframe from 8:30-2:00 p.m.
Where:
Beauclerc Elementary
4555 Craven Rd W, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Sign Up:
Contact Amberly Brady or call 904-398-9944 ext.224
Between 40-80 volunteers (individual versus team teaching)
When:
Dates are flexible. Ideal timeframe from 8:30-2:00 p.m.
Where:
Beauclerc Elementary
4555 Craven Rd W, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Sign Up:
Contact Amberly Brady or call 904-398-9944 ext.224
Adopt Loretto Elementary School for a JA in a Day!
Between 50-100 volunteers (individual versus team teaching)
When:
Dates are flexible. Ideal timeframe from 8:30-2:00 p.m.
Where:
Where:
Loretto Elementary
3900 Loretto Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Sign Up:
Contact Amberly Brady or call 904-398-9944 ext.224
3900 Loretto Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Sign Up:
Contact Amberly Brady or call 904-398-9944 ext.224
JA Career Exploration Fair™
JA Career Exploration Fair is an event where students learn about a range of career options across multiple career clusters. Volunteers share information about their businesses and/or jobs and students ask questions as the speakers or students rotate from station to station. Activities and implementation design will vary based on grade level. The JA Career Exploration Fair program requires a short time commitment from the volunteer and is a great way to connect with students. Learn more.
Wednesday, March 25th at Sebastian Middle School
12 Florida based schools needed
Where:
Sebastian Middle School
2955 Lewis Speedway St. Augustine FL 32084
When:
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sign Up:
Monday, March 30th at Sandalwood High School
40 businesses needed (1-2 volunteers per business).
Where:
Sandalwood High School
2750 John Promenade Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32246
When:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sign Up:
Thursday, April 9th at Kirby Smith Middle School
Approx. 500 students will attend.
Where:
Kirby Smith Middle School
2034 Hubbard Street, Jacksonville FL 32206
When:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sign Up:
Contact Stephen Burslem or call 904-398-9944 ext. 232
Wednesday, April 15th at Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies
30 businesses needed (1-2 volunteers per business).
Where:
Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies
7000 Powers Ave, Jacksonville FL 32217
When:
9:50 am – 1:00 pm
Sign Up:
Friday, April 17th at First Coast High School
Approx. 2300 students will attend.
Where:
First Coast High School
590 Duval Station Rd, Jacksonville FL 32218
When:
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sign Up:
Contact Stephen Burslem or call 904-398-9944 ext. 232
Friday, April 24th at Arlington Middle School
Approx. 500 students will attend.
Where:
Arlington Middle School
8141 Lone Star Rd, Jacksonville FL 32211
When:
12:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Sign Up:
Contact Stephen Burslem or call 904-398-9944 ext. 232
Wednesday, May 27th at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
25 businesses needed (1-2 volunteers per business).
Where:
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
2445 San Diego Rd, Jacksonville FL 32207
When:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sign Up:
JA GIRL$
Interested in volunteering with JA Girl$? Contact Carly Norton or call 904-398-9944 x225. Learn more about JA Girl$.
Middle School JA Economics for Success Weekly at Young Women's Leadership Academy
Dates flexible for 3 classroom visits at 10:30am-12:12pm or 12:15-1:45
2 volunteers needed
Female volunteers are needed to teach 8th grade girls valuable financial literacy skills such as how to earn money, spend it wisely within a budget, save and invest, use credit cautiously, and protect their personal finances. If interested, please provide at least 5 dates where you would be eligible to volunteer and JA will confirm your 3 scheduled dates that match the school's schedule!
Where:
900 Acorn St, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Elementary School JA Programs with Girls Inc.
Volunteers are needed to teach elementary school Junior Achievement programs at Girls Inc after-school programs this year! Volunteers are needed for each of the following opportunities
- 3 visits to Parkwood Heights from 3:15-5:00 on 1/29, 2/26, 3/25
OR
- 2 visits to Spring Park Elementary from 2:00-5:00 on 4/29 and 5/20
Contact Carly Norton or call 904-398-9944 x225.
New High School Initiative: JA Girl$ at Work
Studies show that women feel significantly less confident in making financial decisions, entering STEM related fields, and advancing to leadership roles in many high demand careers than their male counterparts. 60 girls will participate in JA Girl$ at Work to gain the empowerment they need from women in our community.
Interested in launching our program in October? You can visit a local high school to share about your career trajectory and connect with a group of participants! School participating are:
• Raines
• Ribault
• Westside
• Frank H. Peterson
If your organization is interested in hosting all 60 of the participants for a day of JA programming work readiness programming and a JA Job Shadow of your location in February, please contact Carly Norton or call 904-398-9944 x225.
Female Volunteers: Lead Elementary School Junior Achievement Activities at Girls Inc. Afterschool
Volunteers are needed to teach elementary school Junior Achievement programs at Girls Inc after-school programs! Share introductory financial, work readiness, and entrepreneurship principles with interactive activities. Girls Inc is an all-girls enrichment program serving girls across Jacksonville.
March 25th from 3:15pm-5:00pm:
Parkwood Heights Elementary School
1709 Lansdowne Dr
April 29 from 2:00pm-5:00pm:
Spring Park Elementary
2250 Spring Park Rd
Female Volunteers: Share Your Professional Experience at Waverly Academy's JA Career Exploration Fair
The Junior Achievement JA Girl$ program is introducing the students at Waverly Academy to future work opportunities through an upcoming Career Fair, and we would love for your organization to be there as a vendor. More information about Waverly Academy can be found here. Please note, we are looking for female volunteers to serve as role models for our participating young women.
Waverly Academy Career Fair
April 15th, 8:45am-11:15am (arrival at 8:15am)
5710 Wesconnett Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244
