JA Finance park Volunteer Resources
To learn more about your role in JA Finance Park, please review the resources below:
JA staff will inform you of any schedule changes onsite. |
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Download JA Finance Park Budgeting Activity - Printable version
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Budgeting Steps:
(1) Life Scenario Students receive their adult life, including education, income, family, etc. (2) Savings Introduction to the importance of savings (3) Research Introduction to the 22 expenses in their budget (4) Budget Plan Create a family, monthly budget by visiting the stores in JA Finance Park (5) Shopping Students shop while trying to adhere to their family budget (6) Payments Pay their bills for their budget & complete steps (7) Budget Review Invesco Budget review |
JA Finance Park Impact
93% of students saw a connection between the choices they made in JA Finance Park and the “real-world” choices they will have to make.
98% of volunteers would recommend volunteering with JA to a colleague and friend. 99% of teachers would be willing to participate in JA BizTown and JA Finance Park program again as well as recommend the programs to other teachers. 98% of teachers reported that the volunteers played a vital role in the overall success of the program. |