Service Learning Opportunity: Teach Financial Literacy to Local Middle School Students at JA Finance Park (Prince George’s County)

Earn service learning or community service hours while helping local middle school students build real-world financial skills.

JA Finance Park® is an immersive, hands-on learning experience that prepares students to be financially capable and ready for their futures. Through a public-private nonprofit partnership between local school systems, businesses, educators, and volunteer mentors, students learn how to manage money, make informed decisions, and plan for life beyond the classroom.

You won’t be doing this alone.

Whether you volunteer individually or as part of a group, our friendly staff will be on site throughout the day to provide training, guidance, and support.

What you’ll do as a volunteer:

As a JA Finance Park volunteer, you’ll guide a small group of middle school students through a personal budgeting simulation. Students are assigned a life scenario and make decisions about housing, transportation, and everyday expenses.

Your role is to coach discussion, ask guiding questions, and help students understand budgeting and trade-offs. No finance or teaching experience is required.

🎥 Want a quick look at what the day is like?
Watch our What to Expect as a JA Finance Park Volunteer video to see the training, activities, and on-site support.

Registration Information

Volunteers are encouraged to register in advance through Volunteer Hub. On-site registration is available; however, pre-registration is strongly recommended to ensure a smooth check-in process.

• Log in or create a VolunteerHub account

• Select “Community Volunteer” when prompted

• Be sure to register for the specific event date you plan to attend

• Complete registration and sign the required online waiver

If you have volunteered with us before, please use your existing login. If you need assistance, our team is happy to help.