YEA! Volunteers
Young Entrepreneurs Academy [YEA!] Volunteer Interest Form
YEA transforms students into CEOs through real-life experience and networking with local business leaders. Learn about the national YEA Program.
YEA Manhattan Beach is a community program that has operated since 2015. Students in 6th-12th grades interact with dozens of community leaders who share their interests and passions. Volunteering with YEA! is a positive and often life-changing experience!
Volunteer opportunities available:
Business Mentors
Students are charged with the difficult task of writing a business plan in the span of six weeks. Business Mentors give each student one-on-one attention—advise, ask questions to guide them through the process, help students put their ideas into business language, edit and revise the business plan, help with research and financial charts, and offer ideas, suggestions, and connections.
Each student business works with a dedicated mentor
Attend six weekly meetings with an assigned student from January-February
Meetings are 6:00pm-7:30pm at Mira Costa High School
Conduct email communication with student as needed
Substitute positions available as needed when mentors are unable to attend
Speaking Opportunities
Speakers come to class and speak about their own education and career development, and then give students a brief overview of their topic and how it is necessary for or helps a business move forward. Speakers often give specific advice to the businesses students are developing, and are asked to make themselves available via email for further questions.
E-Commerce (considerations, platforms, opportunities, marketing, etc.)
Graphic Design/Logo Creation (guiding students through basics of branding, considerations when designing a logo, etc.)
Niche Marketing
Business Taxes (when to charge sales tax, how to collect, how and when to claim income)
Notary