The One Thing! Volunteer Campaign
Volunteering
At Junior Achievement, we teach the "One Thing" that most adults wish they were taught in their traditional education: practical life skills. Our programs serve students from kindergarten through young adulthood.
For more information or questions, contact keyshawn.shaahid@ja.org.
JA Career Speakers - (Chester)
Come speak to 2-3 young people who are apart of our JA Workforce Coaching cohort about your career journey. 2 volunteers max.
Date: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Address: 4619 W 9th St, Trainer, PA 19061
Time: 6:30PM
JA at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation - (Philadelphia)
Volunteers will facilitate a 2-hour workshop at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation sites this summer for high school aged interns. By investing two hours of your time, you will help young people build financial literacy and employability skills! Training, scripted materials, and support provided.
- Tuesday, July 23rd 10:00AM-12:00PM Nelson Recreation Center (2500 N. Howard St., Philadelphia, PA 19133)
- Thursday, July 24th 11:00AM-1:00PM Heitzman Recreation Center (2136 Castor Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134)
- Wednesday, August 13th 10am-12pm Fletcher Recreation Center (743 N. 38th St, 19139)
- Thursday, July 31st 10am-12pm Houseman Recreation Center (802 E. Godfrey Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19124)
- Thursday, August 7th 10am-12pm James Ramp Memorial Recreation Center (3300 Solly Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136)
- Thursday, July 31st 10am-12pm Water Tower Recreation Center (209 E. Hartwell Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118)
- Thursday, July 17th 12pm-2pm Hunting Park (900 Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19140)
- Tuesday, August 12th 10am-12pm Max Myers Playground (1601 Hellerman St., Philadelphia, PA 19149)
JA It's My Job- (Philadelphia)
This program helps participants understand the value of professional communication and soft skills, making them more employable to future employers across multiple career clusters.
Dates: Thursdays (August 14th, 21st, or 28th)
Address: 3509 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
JA Company Program After-school Host Site
Host a powerful after-school experience where high school students build real businesses!
Commitment Deadline: August
Training & Planning: September–October
Program Launch: November
What You Provide as a Host Site:
- Meeting space one evening per week (Nov–Mar)
- Volunteer team of 6–12 mentors
- Sponsorship fee payment
Be a part of inspiring the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs!
Summer Opportunities
The One Thing
What's "The One Thing" you wish you learned in school, but didn't? Was it how to manage money? What about how education related to your future job or career? How about finding out how to start a business? Junior Achievement teaches "the one thing" many people wish they had learned in school. Learn more by visiting www.JA.org.
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