We are seeking volunteers to work in a variety of capacities in our NFTE Greater LA classrooms.  The following is a list of opportunities for business students/executives to get involved with our youth:

Guest Speakers 

In the classroom, volunteers can present a lesson within their area of expertise or an area of special interest to add greater depth to the curriculum.  Gust speaker topics can include goal setting, organization/time management, business etiquette, marketing/advertising, investing/banking, business plans, sales, customer service, technology, communication skills, etc.  We also encourage volunteers to feel free to discuss their career paths, as well as professional challenges they have faced.

Time Commitment: Ranges from 1-2 hours per speaking engagement

Field Trip Hosts

One of the best ways to expose youth to business concepts is to take them to businesses where they can meet a variety of staff members in various departments, such as finance, human resources, marketing, and sales.  Class visits can be to the volunteer’s company or to the business of a local entrepreneur.  This is a terrific opportunity for youth to learn about different professions as well as the challenges and rewards of the workplace.

Time Commitment: Each visit lasts approximately 2-3 hours

Business Plan Coaches

Business Plan Coachess are helpful to students as they prepare their business plans by helping them to conceptualize successful ideas and coaching them on how to improve problem areas. 

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours

Business Plan Judges 

The culminating event of every NFTE program is the classroom business plan competition in which students compete for “seed capital” by presenting their business plans to a panel of judges (volunteers).  Judges observe and question the participants and then rate each on a scale from 1 to 10 in various categories. 

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours

For more information about volunteering opportunities please contact Betsy Blanchard at 310-302-8143 or betsy.blanchard@nfte.com.