Why Volunteer with JAG?

Volunteering with JAG is a rewarding opportunity to inspire and mentor Arizona's next generation of leaders. By volunteering, you can:

• Share your career story and guide students on the education or training needed for success in your field.
• Help students discover various industries and career opportunities.
• Participate in hands-on activities such as business tours, workshops, and job shadowing to give students a deeper understanding of professional environments.

Whether you’re passionate about making a difference in your community or eager to provide career pathways for youth, JAG offers multiple ways to get involved.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Guest Speaker Engagements: Share your personal career path and advice in a JAG classroom to inspire students to explore different industries and career choices.
• Mentorship & Guidance: Connect with students through one-on-one mentoring or career exploration activities such as job shadowing and informational interviews.
• Workplace Experiences: Open the doors of your company for business tours, internships, or job shadow programs that offer students firsthand exposure to your industry.
• JAG Conferences & Events: Support our annual conferences, including the Leadership Development Conference and Career Development Conference, by facilitating workshops, judging student presentations, or serving as a panelist. These events allow students to showcase their professional growth and network with industry professionals.

Get Started

To volunteer as an individual or with your company, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form below or email our Employer Engagement Manager, Shontel Dixon-Mulato, at shontel.dixonmulato@jagaz.org. Let us know how you’d like to engage with our students and help them explore the possibilities of a bright future.

Our Employer Engagement Framework

We partner with Employer Partners to provide a tiered approach to career readiness, ensuring that JAG students develop the skills and competencies critical for long-term success:

• Exploration: Students explore careers and industries through guest speakers, career assessments, and business tours.
• Exposure: Students dive deeper into specific fields through interactive business tours, job shadows, webinars, and workshops.
• Experience: Hands-on learning opportunities such as internships, apprenticeships, and industry-designed trainings prepare students for employment or continuing education.

Help us shape the future workforce of Arizona by volunteering with JAG today!

Annual Events:

• Celebration of Success Kick-off Breakfast
• Community Resource Fair
• Leadership Development Conference
• Legislative Day
• Career Development Conference
• Throughout the year events: Career Fairs & Job Expos