Reimagining Education. One Volunteer at a Time.
At Junior Achievement of South Florida, we believe students deserve more than lessons about the future. They deserve experiences that help them see what’s possible.
As a volunteer, you help bring learning to life by sharing real-world insight, encouraging confidence, and helping students connect classroom learning to future careers. Your time can help shape the next generation of leaders, innovators, and professionals.
Join us in reimagining education through meaningful, community-driven impact
INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION
Explore our programs below to learn more about each volunteer opportunity and how you can make an impact with students. When you’re ready, browse upcoming opportunities in the volunteer calendar below and sign up for the experience that’s right for you.
JA BizTown brings learning to life by immersing fifth-grade students in a simulated town where they run businesses, manage finances, and make real-world decisions. As a volunteer, you’ll guide students through their day, answer questions, and encourage problem-solving. No teaching experience or financial expertise is required. We’ll provide everything you need. Most volunteer shifts are approximately 5 hours at JA World, making it an easy way to make a lasting impact in just one day.
Volunteer Times: Monday through Friday a 5-hour window (1 hour training followed by 4 hours with the students) between 8 am- 3 pm. It varies depending on the school hours.
JA Career Discovery Park gives eighth-grade students in Broward County the opportunity to explore different careers through hands-on experiences, workplace simulations, and conversations with professionals. As a volunteer, you’ll help students discover new possibilities by sharing your career journey, leading activities, and encouraging them to think about their future. No teaching experience is required. We’ll provide the training and resources you need. Most volunteer shifts are approximately 5 hours at JA World, making it a rewarding way to inspire students and help them see what’s possible.
Volunteer Times: Monday through Friday a 5-hour window (1 hour training followed by 4 hours with the students) between 8 am- 3 pm. It varies depending on the school hours.
Career Exploration Experience takes place at JA Career Discovery Park and focuses on helping eighth-grade students from Palm Beach County explore a wide range of career pathways through interactive experiences and conversations with professionals. The Experience is centered specifically on career exposure. Volunteers can participate by representing their business as an exhibitor or leading hands-on activities in one of our sponsored storefronts, giving students a firsthand look at different industries and career opportunities. Volunteer commitments are typically 2–3 hours.
JA Career Bound connects students with professionals to build the skills, confidence, and experiences they need to prepare for future careers. As a volunteer, you’ll engage with students through career talks, workplace skill-building activities, resume workshops, mock interviews, workplace visits, case challenges, and more. Share your career journey, help students practice professional skills, and provide real-world insight that helps them see what’s possible. Volunteer opportunities vary by activity and typically range from 1–3 hours and could take place at JA World, a local high school, or your business!
3DE connects students with business professionals through real-world experiences that build career readiness, problem-solving, and professional skills. Volunteers can engage as case challenge coaches and judges, supporting 9th and 10th grade students as they work through challenges developed by national partners focused on core competencies. In 11th grade, students launch and run their own businesses with the support of volunteer mentors and coaches who guide them throughout the year. In 12th grade, students complete a year-long consulting project with a local business, gaining experience solving real business challenges.
Volunteer opportunities vary by role. Case challenge coaches and judges participate during scheduled events, while 11th grade mentors commit to supporting students throughout the school year, meeting approximately once every 6 weeks for 1–2 hours. Most volunteer opportunities take place at a local high school.
JA Stock Market Challenge gives high school students the opportunity to experience the excitement of the stock market through a hands-on trading simulation. As a volunteer, you’ll step into the role of a stock trader on the floor of our simulated market, helping create an engaging, fast-paced environment where students practice investing strategies, teamwork, and decision-making. No financial expertise is required, just a willingness to participate and have fun while helping students connect classroom concepts to the real world. Volunteer commitments are typically 2–3 hours
WHO ARE OUR VOLUNTEERS?
Each year, more than 6,000 trained volunteer role models and mentors from the local community help teach core principles around financial literacy, career skills and entrepreneurship, to students in the classrooms and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion. These mentors include working and retired business professionals, corporate teams, parents and college students.
JA VOLUNTEERS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES
