Create the Moment When Everything Clicks
At JA Finance Park, students step into real-life decisions about budgeting, spending, and planning for the future. Volunteers help guide those conversations and connect classroom learning to real life.
And somewhere along the way, a moment happens when everything clicks. That's where confidence begins.
"The students were most interested in how we related the simulation to our personal situations. They enjoyed thinking about their future and the possibilities ahead of them."
— JA Finance Park Volunteer
Why Volunteer?
✅NO PREP REQUIRED
We'll provide training, materials, and guidance.
✅ONE-DAY COMMITMENT
Choose a date that works with your schedule.
✅REAL IMPACT
Help students build confidence and see what's possible for their future.
It will take 1,600+ volunteers to make those experiences possible. (15+ volunteers power every JA Finance Park day)
Ready to Get Involved?
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2026-27 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
JA Finance Park 8:30am-2:00pm
20 volunteers per day, multiple opportunities, multiple location
Middle and High School students dive into a persona-based financial simulation. Volunteers guide students through their financial decision-making. Volunteers lead with JA materials as students explore personal finance, education, family, business, income scenarios, and how they all tie together to create the type of lifestyle a student sees for themself.
Contact: Keyshawn Shaahid (keyshawn.shaahid@ja.org)
JA Rising Women 8:30am-1:00pm
2-15 volunteers, Philadelphia (October 2026) and Allentown (March 2027), sponsorship opportunity
Contact: Joy Isabelle (joy.isabelle@ja.org) Learn more here: JA Rising Women
JA Inspire: STEM
1-5 volunteers, Philadelphia (November & December), sponsorship opportunity
Contact: Joy Isabelle (joy.isabelle@ja.org) Learn more here: JA Inspire: STEM
JA Company Program
Company Partnership, Year-round cycle, office-based, program fee required
Mentor and host a cohort of high school students as they brainstorm, launch, and run their own business! Click here to see the 2026-27 Student Companies
Contact Allyson Slobodian to learn more about this signature experience and how you can get involved in the 2026-27 program while we plan your company's full participation in 2027-28 school year!
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