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9 people are interested
Financial Literacy Volunteer Bilingual (Somali-English)
ORGANIZATION: EMERGE Community Development (EMERGE)
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9 people are interested
Overview:
If you’re looking to make a difference and enjoy teaching adults, this is the position for you! Financial education is an important avenue for obtaining and retaining employment as well as achieving future financial goals and increasing financial stability. EMERGE’s Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacy class builds on the knowledge our adult students have, and teaches them how they can leverage their finances and use financial institutions to improve their long-term financial health. Financial Education Instructors work with a Financial Coach to make each class of the 4-class series a success
Service Impact:
Responsibilities:
- Present curriculum in a fun and engaging manner.
- Acknowledge that all students bring with them creativity and resourcefulness.
- Complete a volunteer hours tracking sheet each time you volunteer.
- Address any concerns to the Financial Coach or Financial Wellness Coordinator.
- Perform related duties as needed.
Four 3 hour sessions, 2-4 times per year
Classes are held during the day 12:30-3:30 pm and during the evening 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Qualifications:
- Strong communication skills, public speaking or teaching experience is a plus
- Ability to engage with a diverse group of students and staff
- Knowledge of working with adult learners
- Understanding of personal finances
- Knowledge of PowerPoint or an ability to learn
- Willingness to learn from Financial Coaches and students
- Bilingual Somali-English with both written and oral fluency
Training provided:
The 4 Cornerstones curriculum will be provided by staff. Volunteers can expect to attend the classes to understand how it is taught.
Notes: This position is supported by an EMERGE Financial Wellness Coach. Coaches will be on hand while the volunteers instruct.
Benefits:
- Learn more about personal financial systems and how they affect our everyday lives.
- Interact with a group of learners who are excited to participate and to experience the growth in understanding of financial best practices.
- Empowering students with new knowledge and skills, thereby impacting the family unit and community.
Terri Welch | Development Assistant
EMERGE | 1179 15th Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55411
welcht@emerge-mn.org | Direct: 612.787.3788 | www.emerge-mn.org
More opportunities with EMERGE Community Development (EMERGE)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About EMERGE Community Development (EMERGE)
Location:
1834 Emerson Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to reveal the potential in people and communities through skill building, employment, and economic opportunity
Description
EMERGE is a community and workforce development organization based in North Minneapolis and Cedar-Riverside - neighborhoods that have struggled with some of the metro area’s highest rates of unemployment and most concentrated poverty.
Each year we help thousands of people access jobs, financial coaching, housing, and other key services along pathways to brighter futures. Our services are available to anyone who needs them, but many people we serve are facing significant obstacles. Some are re-entering the community after periods of incarceration. Others are overcoming generational poverty or are starting over in the US as New Americans and former refugees.
In 2016, EMERGE served 2,996 people: 784 gained jobs, 341 participated in career training, 306 people learned financial skills, and 85 formerly homeless families were housed.We offer adult and youth workforce services, combined with a range of other services, tailored to the specific needs of the participant. Every year the people we serve are approximately 90% people of color; 95% low-income with more than 60% under the poverty-line. About one-third are overcoming a criminal background; and 15% are over 21 and do not have a high school diploma/GED.
Overall, we facilitate life change in areas of our community where jobs are scarce, poverty levels are high, and racial/economic disparities prevail. EMERGE helps people facing significant obstacles redefine themselves. We are committed to creating better jobs, better lives, and better community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
505 15th Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55454
DATE POSTED
March 22, 2018
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Financial Literacy
- Financial Planning
- Financial Service Assistance
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Commit to four 3-hour sessions, 2-4 times per year