Get Involved > Volunteers

BestPrep seeks adults willing to share their knowledge and expertise with young people. Volunteers can work directly in one or more of BestPrep’s programs, or can indirectly serve Minnesota students and educators by sitting on our board of directors or special event and administrative committees. Each program staff engages hundreds of volunteers each year in helping educate Minnesota’s youth. Opportunities range from speaking in a classroom once a year, to spending a week on a college campus mentoring a small group of students. Please see below for specific programs to get involved with or visit our Volunteer Overview for a snapshot of volunteer opportunities.

Classroom Plus - The flagship program, which is a free service to teachers, offers volunteer speakers and tours to supplement classroom curriculum. More than 50,000 students are reached annually.

Minnesota Business Venture - A weeklong residential summer business and financial literacy program for high school students conducted in partnership with St. Cloud State University, St. John's University, and the Minnesota Bankers Association. More than 320 students participate annually.

The Stock Market Game™-A 14-week web-based simulation played in the fall and spring to help students understand the American economic system. More than 13,000 students and 250 teachers representing 200 cities and towns throughout Minnesota participate.

eMentors - Connecting students with volunteer professionals through email. Students develop professional writing skills and learn about the relationship between classroom learning and future career skills. More than 1300 students and mentors are paired annually.

Technology Integration Workshop - The Technology Integration Workshop provides educators with the skills necessary for effectively incorporating technology into their curriculums. Volunteer Business Partners and Presenters share their knowledge of technology and their workplace experience with educators from the Workshop.