If
you share our passionate commitment that we must not let our youth “die in poverty,
but we will have poverty die in them", your help is needed.
Many volunteer opportunities are available. You can help by:
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Being a guest
speaker
Youth love to hear real, live
stories about life and business from successful business leaders and
real entrepreneurs. It’s especially effective and useful if
you’ve ever run your own business since that’s what we’re teaching
the students to do but we welcome all areas of expertise. You
will visit a class and be prepared to discuss your life, your
occupation, your business, and how you arrived to where you are
today (including successes and failures).
Time Commitment:
45 minutes per
session including Q & A time.
For opportunities to be a guest speaker.
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Business Plan Coach (we need lots of you for this one! LOTS)
This job is fun, easy and
very rewarding. You will coach 1-2 students through the development
of their business plans that they will later present. You will be
provided with a business plan outline and a PowerPoint template
ahead of time. Therefore, prior business plan experience is not
necessary. If you have some PowerPoint skills (basic) and know a
little about math and numbers, it’s a plus.
Time Commitment: Varies for each program. As a coach, you will be
invited to the competition as well so you can have the rewarding
experience of seeing your student deliver the business plan that you
helped them complete.
For opportunities to be a business plan coach.
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Hosting a field
trip
A class will visit your company and
you or another representative will explain to the students the daily
business operations, tying in basic business concepts (i.e.
marketing, business units, start-up costs, operating costs, success
tips, etc.) We will provide some topics that will be relevant to
the students for the trip. Likely, a Saturday morning field trip
may be desired, so if your business can accommodate a Saturday trip,
that’s a plus.
Time Commitment:
1-2 hours per class.
For opportunities to host a field trip.
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Being a business
plan competition judge
Each student prepares a basic business plan. About 6-7 students
will qualify to present their plan to a panel of highly respected
and prominent individuals. ( YES>>>We’re talking about YOU!!). You
will rate each student’s business plan and presentation using the
standard judging criteria form that we provide to determine the top
three awards. The winner receives $150, second place $100 and third
place $50. Think of all the power in YOUR HANDS!! All training for
this prestigious opportunity will be provided that evening. See
attachment for dates.
Time Commitment:
3 hours in the evening per competition
For opportunities to be a Business Plan
Competition Judge.
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Fundraising (only one of the MOST
IMPORTANT THINGS for E CITY!)
Assist the board of directors and the staff in organizing
fundraising events and/or serving on a fundraising committee.
Actually, this could be one of the most fun experiences since it
will likely involve a major-league party!!
Time Commitment:
Varies
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Helping at the
office with administrative tasks
Assist in mailings, phone calls,
updating outlook with names and addresses, proofreading things,
copying, other fun stuff, etc. Every once in a while, we need
help. When we plan our major gala in the spring, we’ll need help
with envelope stuffing, addressing, phone call RSVP follow ups,
etc. If you’re willing to do this kind of thing, let us know.
Time Commitment:
Varies.
For more information on helping
with administrative tasks.
Whether it’s direct
financial contribution, volunteering at the office, teaching,
recruiting, or fund raising, we need you. To find out how to contact
us visit our Contact us page.
To find out more
about Corporate Sponsorship opportunities see the
Corporate Sponsorship page.
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