Junior Achievement Invites Community Members to Volunteer in Classrooms This Spring Semester

(Moline, IL) — Junior Achievement of the Heartland is seeking community members to volunteer in local classrooms this spring, helping students build skills in financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship.
This year marks Junior Achievement’s 70th anniversary, and volunteers continue to play a key role in the organization’s work—just as they have for decades. JA volunteers partner with teachers to deliver engaging, hands-on lessons that connect classroom learning to real-life experiences and help students see what’s possible for their future.

“Volunteers bring our lessons to life,” said Lysa Hegland, President & CEO, JA of the Heartland. “When students hear directly from people in their community, learning becomes more meaningful and more memorable.”
According to the 2026 JA Alumni Report, a strong majority of JA alumni say their experience positively impacted their development of durable, transferable skills. 91% report improved collaboration, motivation for lifelong learning, and stronger critical thinking skills.

No teaching experience is required to volunteer. Junior Achievement provides all training, lesson plans, and materials. Programs are offered in classrooms across JA’s 24 county footprint.
With just a few hours in the classroom, Junior Achievement volunteers can make a meaningful difference by helping students discover new possibilities, gain confidence, and imagine futures they may not have thought possible.
Follow this link to find classrooms needing volunteers in your community: Open Class List

Junior Achievement also offers JA in a Day, a flexible option for businesses and community groups that want to engage employees in meaningful volunteer service together. The program allows a team of volunteers to spend a single day at a school, creating a shared experience that strengthens team building while making a visible impact in the classroom. Current available JA in a Day programs include:
April 2: Madison Elementary School
April 13: Buffalo Elementary School

For more information on being a classroom volunteer contact Stacy Voelliger at stacy.voelliger@ja.org or 309-277-3902.
 
About Junior Achievement of the Heartland
Junior Achievement is dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.
Locally, Junior Achievement of the Heartland serves 24 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Visit heartland.ja.org for more information.