How you can get started

Junior Achievement of Central Virginia provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.

Volunteers

In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.

Volunteers, begin here

Schools and Parents

Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.

Schools and Parents, begin here

Partners

Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.

Partners, begin here

Junior Achievement of Central Virginia Spotlight

Calling all JA Alumni!

Did JA make a difference in your life? Is there a story you want to share about how a JA mentor helped positively influence your life or career? Do you want to re-connect with JA and others who had "the JA experience?"

Learn about JA Alumni

Volunteering with JACV

Explore all the ways you can invest your time in the students of Central Virginia. Opportunities vary by length of commitment, time of year, and location, but all provide training and materials to make sure you walk in to every interaction feeling prepared. Best of all, JA experiences are fun!

Learn about
Volunteering with JACV

Nominate a 2026 Laureate

  Where: The Jefferson Hotel

 When: Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:30 PM

This premier event recognizes Greater Richmond's most respected industry leaders for their commitment to and investment in the community. These inducted Laureates serve as role models to JA students across the region. Nominations for 2026 Laureates will close in August.

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Nominate a 2026 Laureate

28010

Students Reached Locally
2023-2024

499

Classes Locally
2023-2024

1356

Volunteers Locally
2023-2024

94

Schools Reached Locally
2023-2024

215676

Contact Hours Locally
2023-2024

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