With JA New York, you get an opportunity to share your personal insights with students who look up to you and who are eager to learn from your experiences. And JA New York makes it easy for you. We provide structured lessons and a supportive environment, along with the flexibility for you to add your own personal touch. The result? JA New York volunteers often feel that they get just as much out of the experience as their students do.
JA New York volunteers lead fun, hands-on activities in grades K - 12 during the school day. As role models, volunteers bring "real world" experience into the classroom and show young people the importance of staying in school. Our volunteers come from diverse occupations, backgrounds, and age groups, including business professionals, parents, retirees, and college students. You will help students develop the skills they need to experience the realities and opportunities in the 21st-century.
Sign-up to volunteer! A JA representative will send you a list of upcoming training sessions so you can get started.
Looking for teambuilding volunteer opportunities in your professional, social or academic group? Get your team involved with JA New York. Contact us to explore volunteer and/or fundraising opportunities in New York City & Long Island.
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Volunteering with JA New York doesn't have to take up a lot of your time and schools are conveniently located throughout the five boroughs and Long Island. Choose a weekly or one-day volunteer experience, depending on what works best for you!
When you volunteer with JA New York, we're here to guide you along the way. You will receive a JA kit, which includes a step-by-step volunteer guide, interactive lessons and all of the necessary classroom materials. JA New York curriculum allows for creativity so you can add your own personal touch with real-world examples.
You will always be supported by the in-class teacher, who is in charge of classroom management. You may also choose to co-teach with a friend or colleague.
Learn more about teaching materials.
Sign-up to volunteer! We will send you a list of upcoming training sessions (1.5 hours in length). Then, select a volunteer experience that best fits your schedule, and we will provide you with all the details to make your volunteer experience easy and rewarding.
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When you volunteer for JA New York, the students aren't the only ones who benefit. See more about what other volunteers have to say about their JA New York experiences.
There are many ways in which you can get involved with JA New York. Here are a just few of the programs we have to offer:
Core Classroom Programs
Job Shadowing
Provide students with an up close and personal look at the working world by hosting a student to shadow
you during your workday.
