Junior Achievement JA Inspire Event Volunteer- Mansfield, OH

Overview

Junior Achievement (JA) is the world's largest and fastest-growing organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in the global economy. Volunteers, educators, and donors make this possible! Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio educates students throughout Ashland, Carroll, Coshocton, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Medina, Morrow, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, Richland, Wayne and Wyandot counties.

Through a dedicated volunteer network, JA provides programs for students in grades K-12 educating them about entrepreneurship, workforce readiness, and financial literacy. JA programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace.

Students put these lessons into action, and learn the value of contributing to their communities.

This spring, JA of North Central Ohio is excited to host three incredible JA Inspire events, and we’d love for you to be a part of them. We like to describe JA Inspire as a Career Exploration Event for 8-12 grade students ON STEROIDS!

• JA Inspire (Richland County) – February 19, 2026, with 1,163 student reservations
• JA Inspire (Stark County) – March 4, 2026, with 3,764 student reservations
• Destination Career (Ashland County) – May 13, 2026, with 1,116 student reservations

These events will bring together thousands of local students, giving them the opportunity to explore different careers, discover real-world possibilities here in northeast Ohio, and connect with area employers. It’s an amazing way to make a lasting impact!

We truly depend on enthusiastic volunteers like you to make these experiences special. Whether you’d prefer to help for the full day or just a partial shift, your time and support will make a real difference. Every bit helps us inspire students as they imagine their futures. JA Inspire volunteer roles include

• Greeting and guiding students during arrival
• Running soft skills and career exploration stations
• Assisting in the volunteer hospitality area
• And more!

Volunteers will receive a JA Volunteer t-shirt. Breakfast and lunch are also provided.

If you’d like to learn more about being a JA Inspire volunteer

Want to watch a JA Inspire Video?

Thank you so much for considering this opportunity. We’d love to have you with us and hope to see you at one of these exciting JA events!