We are thrilled to announce a unique volunteer opportunity in collaboration with Junior Achievement (JA), a national non-profit dedicated to preparing students for their future economic success. JA Finance Park is Junior Achievement's flagship financial literacy capstone program for students (grades 7-12) combining classroom curriculum with a realistic simulation. Students are assigned a hypothetical persona (salary, debt, family) and must develop a balanced personal budget, covering expenses like housing, food, and insurance.
During this special event, volunteers from our chapter will dedicate their day to mentoring students by providing insights into budgeting and life decisions through a hands on, tablet-based personal finance simulation.
JA Finance Park introduces students to personal financial planning and career exploration. After completing a month-long, teacher-led program, students visit JA Finance Park, a realistic virtual community, to put their new skills into practice. We will be volunteering to support students from Key Peninsula Middle School as they work through this hands-on financial education experience.
Lunch will be provided.
(Registration link will redirect you to the JA website - you must first set up a user account to register)
Step-by-step guide on how to sign up:
Please contact us if you have questions or need assistance with signing up.
Dave Mantell, FPA PS Pro Bono Director, at dave@stablerwm.com; or Melisa Hall, at info@fpapugetsound.org.
- Click on "Register"
- Review details and click on 'Volunteer for this class'
- Register for a JA account using the online form (mandatory)
- For organization select FPA Puget Sound. If not showing up in search, please select the default “Community Volunteer – SS”. Then once you sign up to volunteer, there is an option to add a note where you can specify FPA Puget Sound.
Why Volunteer?
- Contribute to the financial literacy and real-world preparedness of the next generation.
- Engage with your community and connect with fellow chapter members.
- Experience the joy of making a significant impact in children’s lives.
We encourage all chapter members to join us in this rewarding experience. Your involvement could make a profound difference in these students' educational journey and future career mindset.