JA Finance Park® inspires, guides, and teaches students how to be financially capable and ready to take on their futures through a public/private nonprofit collaboration between our region’s school systems, businesses, educators and volunteer mentors.
Volunteers guide small groups of middle-school students through a personal budgeting simulation, helping them understand how to budget and make purchases for their assigned life scenario without overspending.
Adults (18+) of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to volunteer. No specialized knowledge of finance is needed. We strive to make the volunteer experience accessible and inclusive. We believe that everyone has something to offer.
Whether you volunteer individually or as part of a group, you will not be alone. Our friendly staff is always here to assist. We welcome businesses, civic organizations, and personal groups. Volunteering is a great team-building experience and a chance to give back to your community by coaching and helping students. Contact our team to plan your next event.
Volunteer Commitment:
- The JA Finance Park volunteer commitment is approximately 4.5 to 5.5 hours, depending on the day. This includes arrival and check-in, a one-time mandatory 1-hour training, working with students, a lunch break, and a volunteer debrief at the end of the day.
- To register for a volunteer event, please visit our Volunteer Hub site: https://jagw.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/umgc
Note: Volunteers must create an account through our Volunteer Hub and complete a one-time waiver prior to registering for events.
Upon arrival at JA Finance Park Prince George’s County, volunteers must present a government-issued ID at the front desk for an on-site background check.
This requirement is in place due to volunteer’s direct interaction with students.
If the screening is successfully cleared, volunteers will receive a name tag and may proceed with the volunteer activities; otherwise, they will be asked to leave the facility.
What to Bring:
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Non-perishable bag lunch and/or snacks and water for yourself
- What to wear: Business casual or organization branded shirt + comfortable shoes
To see what a typical day looks like, please check out our JA Finance Park General Overview video and our JA Finance Park Prince George’s County “What to Expect” Volunteer Prep video.
For student safety, volunteers are prohibited from taking photos of students. If unauthorized photos are taken, we will ask you to stop and delete any photos taken.
If you need more information about the volunteer experience, please reach out to jagwvolunteer@ja.org
Directions:
- JA Finance Park® Prince George’s County is located at 960 Nalley Rd Landover, MD 20785.
- Our facility is located on the same campus as G. James Gholson Middle School and Cora Rice Elementary School.
- JA Finance Park Inclement Weather Policy: If Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) are closed or have a 2-hour delay, JA Finance Park will be cancelled for the day.
