Personal Finance Instructor
Volunteer Opportunity:
Teach low-income individuals at risk of hunger how to manage their money, including budgeting, saving, and using credit.
Volunteers teach multi-session class series, using the lesson plans for each class provided in the Saving Smart, Spending Smart curricula. Classes are designed to supplement Operation Frontline's cooking-based nutrition classes that teach families how to eat healthfully on a low-income.
Each class series meets between 2 and 4 times and is coordinated by Operation Frontline staff. Operation Frontline schedules classes at community agencies throughout the city, works with volunteers to prepare for lessons, and provides all materials needed for class.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Professional background or training in personal finance
• Familiarity with money management issues facing low-income individuals
• Interest in working with individuals with diverse backgrounds
• Dedication to helping those in need
• Comfort speaking in front of an audience
• Ability to travel to class locations
• Willingness to be trained in the Operation Frontline curricula
• Willingness to work as a team and adhere to program policies and procedures
Time commitment:
• Teaching class: at least 3 hours per class session, plus travel time to and from class locations
• Preparing for class: at least 1/2 hour of preparation for each class in a series
• Training: orientation, class observation, ongoing training as needed
Benefits of Volunteering:
• Make a real difference in the lives of people living in poverty
• Gain teaching experience
• Meet a new and diverse group of people
• Do something new and have fun!