Getting Ready to Volunteer
JA BizTown Volunteer Training Resources, Details, &
Parking Instructions
As a JA BizTown volunteer, you will serve as a "business consultant", leading staff meetings, helping the students to read and understand their job directions, and reminding the students to stay on task and focus on their goals. Preparing our students to be productive and effective consumers, workers, and citizens in our community is at the core of Junior Achievement's mission.
Details for the Day of JA BizTown
📍 Location: 610 South George Street, York, PA 17401
🅿️ Parking: Please review the parking map and details below.
🪪 Check-In: Bring your driver’s license or state ID for security check-in.
🥪 Food: Please pack a lunch (or plan to have takeout delivered-we have menus!).
👔 Dress Code: Business casual + comfy shoes (you’ll be moving around a lot).
🎥 Prep Ahead: Want a sneak peek? Watch the training videos below to see how JA BizTown works and get familiar with your role.
Parking and Directions
JA Biztown Entrance on West Boundary Ave.
Google map
The Junior Achievement JA BizTown facility is located at 610 South George Street, York, PA.
Our main entrance is located on West Boundary Avenue (alley) and has a green awning above the door.
For DAYTIME Parking only:
JA BizTown volunteer parking options:
South George Street (no meters)
WellSpan - the lot located DIRECTLY BEHIND the WellSpan building located at 540 S. George Street. DO NOT park on the side of Wellspan (across from JA BizTown entrance.) Please enter the WellSpan lot from West Boundary Avenue (alley). Park ONLY in the spaces along the back fence or next row from the back fence. (It does say WellSpan parking only.) The Wellspan property is a NO SMOKING ZONE. SPECIAL NOTE: With the recent snowfall, accessing the BizTown building may look a little tricky at first glance. When exiting the parking lot behind the WellSpan building, please turn right and continue several feet to the driveway, which provides clear access to the sidewalk leading directly to the BizTown entrance. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this temporary inconvenience.
DO NOT PARK in any lots on the other side of George Street including Byrnes Health Education Center or in the angled spaces on West Boundary Ave (alley).
Complete the code of conduct prior to visiting JA BizTown
Training Videos and Volunteer Manuals
Watch all ten videos (25 minutes total).
You are Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders
1 - JA BizTown Overview
2 - Role of a Volunteer
3 - Staff Meeting #1
4 - Opening Town Meeting
5 - Break Rotations
6 - Staff Meeting #2
7 - Shopping Breaks
8 - Clean Up
9 - Closing Town Meeting
Volunteer Manuals
Individual Business Volunteer Manual. Once you’ve been assigned to a shop, review your specific business training guide.