Who We Are
Volunteer Role
Our programs teach students about entrepreneurship, money management, and provide them with the skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. Our curriculum helps students better understand what it means to be a responsible citizen, consumer and worker. JA Classroom volunteers will deliver JA lessons to nearly 8,000 students this school year. JA’s K-12 programs are interactive and hands-on, making it easy for volunteers to teach and fun for students to learn. We will work with you to select the ideal school and/or grade level opportunity that works with your schedule, and provide all the training and materials you’ll need to be prepared.
Volunteer Time Commitment
- Volunteers visit the classroom on five separate occasions, 40 minutes per visit. Pre-classroom preparation is also required to familiarize the volunteer with the curriculum and organize/prepare the kit materials (approximately 4 hours)
Next Steps
- Identify your preferences - grade level (K-12); schedule; or school(s)
- Let us know your preferences by completing our JA Volunteer Registration Form.
- Once we receive your registration form, a JA staff member will contact you to discuss specific opportunities that match your preferences.
What We Do
JA programs share with young people a world beyond their neighborhoods and arouse in them a thirst for charting their own futures. We seek to motivate young minds to value education, to take control of their own destiny, and to be thoughtfully engaged citizens who contribute positively to their local communities.
Mission: To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy.
Values.
- Belief in the boundless potential of young people
- Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and entrepreneurship
- Passion for what we do and honesty, integrity and excellence in how we do it
- Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals
- Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration
- Conviction in the educational and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning
Organizational Goal. To create a more financially sound future for students and communities across the region.
Junior Achievement of Greater Mankato serves over 8,000 students in grades K-12 annually. We partner with more than 200 local volunteers who donate nearly 49,000 hours of their time and energy to offer local students the knowledge and skills to be successful in today’s world.
