volunteer with collegiate school of memphis

Want to volunteer with one of Memphis’ most innovative schools? Here’s your chance!

What will the students be doing?

This year Collegiate middle school students will be attending JA Biztown and JA Finance Park, unique experiential education programs operated by Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South. These on-site visits are the concluding activities to the curriculum, which encompasses important elements of community and economy, work readiness, financial literacy, and business management.

While visiting JA BizTown and Finance Park, each student will become a Town Citizen and assume a job in one of the Town businesses. Students will experience economics first-hand by producing and/or selling products, receiving a paycheck, working as a member of a business team, repaying a business loan, shopping, and managing a personal bank account.

Volunteer details:

Volunteers can sign up for one or both events! 

Volunteers who offer to assist during the on-site visit must participate in a virtual orientation training and a background screening. These requirements provide volunteers with the opportunity to understand the in-class curriculum as well as the on-site schedule and procedures. They will gain firsthand experience about their role in assisting the students.

Event details:

Our 7th grade students will participate in JA Finance Park on Friday, March 21, 2025 (approximately 8am to 2pm). 

Our 6th grade students will participate in JA Biztown on Thursday, May 10, 2025 (approximately 8am to 2pm).

These simulations are so memorable for both students and volunteers, and students learn skills they’ll need for the rest of their lives.