Giving back to your community is one of the most fulfilling ways to make a difference, and volunteering with Junior Achievement (JA) of Southern Massachusetts provides an opportunity to inspire and educate young minds. Whether you’re passionate about financial literacy, career readiness, or entrepreneurship, JA offers volunteer opportunities in New Bedford that create lasting change.
Why Volunteer with Junior Achievement?
Volunteering with JA means playing a key role in preparing students for their future. Through engaging, hands-on programs, volunteers introduce young learners to essential skills that help them navigate personal finance, explore career paths, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. You don’t need teaching experience—just a desire to make an impact!
Ways to Get Involved
There are multiple ways to get involved with JA in New Bedford:
- Classroom Volunteer: Lead interactive lessons on financial literacy, career exploration, and business concepts in local schools.
- JA Company Program Mentor: Guide high school students as they create and run their own businesses.
- JA Day Participant: Join a group of volunteers for a one-day event to deliver JA lessons to an entire school.
- Corporate Engagement: Companies can encourage employees to volunteer as a team, strengthening community ties while developing leadership skills.
A Look at JA Day: A Massive Volunteer Effort
Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts recently hosted its largest JA Day at Elizabeth Pole Elementary School. With the support of 50 amazing volunteers from companies across the region, we successfully impacted:
- 30 classrooms
- 600+ students from Kindergarten through 4th grade
Volunteers delivered interactive lessons on financial literacy and career skills, inspiring students to think about their futures in a fun and engaging way. The energy and excitement were contagious, and the impact was undeniable!
A huge THANK YOU to all the companies that made this event possible, including Santander Bank US, Bristol County Savings Bank, HarborOne Bank, and First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union. Your commitment to giving back in Southern MA is helping shape the next generation of leaders!
🎥 Want to see JA Day in action? Watch the JA Day Recap on YouTube to experience the excitement and energy of our largest volunteer event yet!
Hear From Our Volunteers
Still wondering if volunteering with JA is for you? Here’s what some of our local volunteers had to say:
“Seeing the students light up as they learn about money and careers is truly rewarding. I never thought one day in the classroom could make such a difference!” — Mark, Santander Bank US volunteer
“I love how interactive the JA programs are. The students are so engaged, and it’s amazing to know that we’re helping them build critical life skills.” — Sarah, Bristol County Savings Bank volunteer
Get Involved Today!
If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities in New Bedford, Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts is a great place to start. Whether you can commit a single day or a full semester, your time and knowledge can leave a lasting impact on young minds.
Join us in giving back in Southern MA—sign up today and help shape the future of local students!
Interested in volunteering? Visit JA Southern Massachusetts to learn more and sign up.
