JA Resource Center for Volunteers and Educators

JA BizTown
Volunteer Prep

JA BizTown, here you come!

Here is an overview of what you need to know to be ready to support students.

PLEASE NOTE: Volunteer Guides will be provided with the specific learning experience program (e.g., JA Our Region). You will receive them from your local JA Area contact as they are not included here.

How are you volunteering?

At an In-Person Facility

If you will be volunteering at a JA BizTown facility, see the Prepare to Be Awesome information.

Virtually Remote

If you will be volunteering for JA BizTown Virtual, see information about volunteering in a virtual setting.

JA Virtual Remote Live

First Up: Prepare to Be Awesome Guide

The Prepare to Be Awesome Guide will prepare you for the simulation experience.

Prepare to Be Awesome In-Person Guide

In-Person: Your Role

Volunteers are needed to mentor a small group of students who are assigned to work in a JA BizTown business. No special business expertise is necessary. JA staff will be onsite to guide you and will be available for questions. They will also provide an easy step-by-step guide to help you. It will be a fun and interactive day.

Get Ready for Students: JA BizTown

Help students get the most out of their experience.

JA BizTown Volunteer Training: SEGMENT 1

JA BizTown Volunteer Training: SEGMENT 2

JA BizTown Volunteer Training: SEGMENT 3

Student Engagement Videos

Here are some great videos to watch the night before your first lesson. These 5-minute videos give you strategies to use in the classroom.

Connecting with Students

This volunteer resource video shows ways to engage and connect with students.

Transition Techniques

This volunteer resource video shares techniques for assisting students in transitioning between activities smoothly.

Volunteer and Student Interaction

This volunteer resource video gives engagement strategies to assist in your interactions with students.

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