JA Celebrates National Volunteer Week
As Junior Achievement celebrates National Volunteer Week (April 21-27), we would like to recognize and honor the 5,000 local JA volunteers who are delivering relevant, experiential JA programs to students...
Volunteer Profile: Frank Pulley
When Frank Pulley sold his business in 2006, he had some free time and his friend suggested that he volunteer for JA. It turned out to be a great fit! ...
Add Your JA Volunteer Experience to Your LinkedIn Profile, It’s Easy!
Want to add your Junior Achievement volunteer experience to your LinkedIn profile? It’s quick and easy. Just follow the three steps below and copy and paste the text below that...
Jose Amaya of JE Dunn began his involvement with Junior Achievement 17 years ago in Kansas City, MO. He saw it as a way to give back to his community. ...
9Who Care Award Recipient & JA Volunteer: Leroy Holm
When Leroy Holm was asked sixteen years ago if he wanted to be a JA Volunteer he raised his hand and said “yes.” And he has been volunteering with JA...
Ask JA: What should I do if a student answers a question incorrectly?
At times you may find yourself standing at the head of the class with a room full of eager students, hands raised, ready to answer the question you have just...
10-year partnership between volunteer & teacher
JA Volunteer Tom Bolin has been partnering with the same teacher since 2002. Tom was initially introduced to JA and Mr. Schell through his job with the McDonald's Corporation and...
“After the first time volunteering, I was hooked”
Paul Natale has been an entrepreneur, has worked in the private industry, and in both city and state government, drawing from his diverse backgrounds to ease the minds of students. ...
The students weren’t the only ones that learned
By Adam Wise, George Washington High School student and son of JA President & CEO Robin Wise What an amazing experience! I recently taught Junior Achievement (JA) Our City to...
