VOLUNTEER
volunteer Resources
Everything you need to get started as a volunteer is right here, including: resources, tools, and guidance designed to help you feel prepared, confident, and ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Whether it's your first time volunteering or you're a seasoned Junior Achievement champion, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Prep Deck Guide- covers the basics and best practices for leading a successful classroom session
Access to D2L- our online training platform. Watch helpful videos and review presentation materials.
Contacts:
K-8 - Pike, Knox, Dubois, Daviess, Martin, Orange:
Allie Hammond - allie.hammond@ja.orgK-8 - Vanderburgh, Posey, Edwards, Wayne:
Andrea Spaulding - andrea.spaulding@ja.orgK-8 - Wabash, Gibson, Warrick, Spencer, White:
Melanie Burklow - melanie.burklow@ja.orgHigh School Programming in all 15 counties:
Rachel Gollaher - rachel.gollaher@ja.orgLive Training Schedule -
2026/2027 schedule coming soon to ask questions, learn more about volunteering, refer a friend, etc.
Session Walkthrough Video
See what a volunteer session with Junior Achievement looks like and
how to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Remember, Junior Achievement makes it easy, YOU make a difference!
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Kindergarten - JA Ourselves (5 sessions)
1st Grade - JA Our Families (5 sessions)
2nd Grade - JA Our Community (5 sessions)
3rd Grade - Our City (5 sessions)
4th Grade - Our Region (5 sessions)
5th Grade - Our Nation (5 sessions)
3rd-5th Grade - More Than Money (5 sessions)
5h-6th Grade - BizTown (Educator-led) - includes the Biztown simulation experience at the JA Discovery Center
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6th Grade - Biztown (Educator-Led)
Econ for Success (6 sessions)
JA Excellence Through Ethics (Minimum 1 session)
It's My Future (6 sessions)
Company Program Pop-Up (7 sessions)
JA Finance Park Entry (13 sessions) - includes a simulation visit at the JA Discovery Center
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JA Financial Literacy for Indiana (semester long - teacher-led) - includes simulation experience at the JA Discovery Center
JA Finance Park Advanced (8 lessons - teacher-led) - includes simulation experience at the JA Discovery Center
Be Entrepreneurial - Includes optional participation in the JA Social Innovation Challenge in April 2027.