Teach Middle School Students How to Budget at JA Finance Park

JA Finance Park inspires, guides and teaches students how to be financially capable and ready to take on their futures through a public/private nonprofit collaboration between our region’s school systems, businesses, educators and volunteer mentors who come together to inspire, guide and teach students how to be financially capable and ready to take on their futures.

JA Finance Park volunteers help guide small groups of middle-school students through a personal budgeting simulation – helping them understand their assigned family scenario and the budgeting process, and encouraging students as they then purchase items to meet the needs of their family, such as insurance, clothing, transportation, housing, groceries, and childcare—without spending more than they earn.

People of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to volunteer at Junior Achievement. No specialized knowledge of finance is needed. We strive to make the volunteer experience accessible and inclusive, as we believe that everyone has something to offer. Whether you have experience in finance, education, or simply want to share your knowledge of everyday spending, we invite you to join us! 

Learn more about Junior Achievement of Greater Washington and the volunteer role by viewing the following videos:
- Why JA?
- JA Finance Park volunteers

Volunteer Commitment: 5.25 hours, (includes arrival, check-in, 1-hour training and debrief)
- Check-in: 15 minutes
- Volunteer training:  1 hour
- Engaging with students: 3.75 hours (includes 20-minute break to each lunch for students and volunteers)
- Debrief and group photos: 15 minutes 

When you sign-up here on HoyaConnect, you will be taken to JA's event registration page after to fill-in further details. If you were not redirected, complete the registration here.

What to Bring: 
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Non-perishable bag lunch and/or snacks and water for yourself

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Co-hosted with: Georgetown Operations and Management Association (GOMA)

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