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The Piggy Bank Program
ORGANIZATION: Andson
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
Program Description:
The Piggy Bank Program is an on-campus money depositing program for students at low-income elementary schools. Once a week, Andson sets up a "bank" where students set savings goals and make deposits. As the students work with Andson staff and volunteers, they are saving real money. The students’ deposits are held by Silver State Credit Union in master accounts. At the end of 5th grade, students have the option of transferring their Piggy Bank savings to a regular account or can withdraw their total savings in the form of a check. Students and their families always have access to their savings information through an online application portal.
Volunteer Description:
Volunteers have the opportunity to serve as Piggy Bank Tellers, recording and collecting the deposits made by students. Piggy Bank Volunteers also help collect students from classrooms and make sure their deposit materials are complete before transactions are made. Volunteers are asked to arrive 30 minutes before banking operations begin for onsite training. Groups or individuals (1-8 volunteers) are utilized to operate the Piggy Banks.
Time Commitment:
Volunteers will be asked to participate in a full banking session. Sessions typically take place from 7:15 am- 11:30 am.
Volunteers have the option to participate once or on a weekly basis. Banks are currently setup once a week at three participating schools. (Bracken Elementary, Hollingsworth Elementary, & Long Elementary)
Please click on the "I want to help" button if you are interested in volunteering at Hollingsworth Elementary School during their designed Wednesday Piggy Bank Day. Once you sign up, our Volunteer Manager will contact you to coordinate the exact date(s).
More opportunities with Andson
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Andson
Location:
11920 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89101, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement: To educate, inform, and inspire youth and young adults by delivering innovative programs in academics, financial literacy, and mentoring. We believe that delivering both financial and educational support to students, can aid not only in their academic careers, but also in their personal development. Our programs educate and empower students to achieve sound and promising futures.
Description
Andson is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009 with the purpose of improving academic achievement and financial literacy among at-risk youth in Southern Nevada. Our core programs include:
Andson Money - Our flagship financial literacy program is designed to help fill the gap in financial literacy education among youth in Southern Nevada. During the 2016-2017 school year, we served more than 4,500 youth and at community centers, schools, and other locations, providing effective financial learning based on a nationally recognized curriculum.
The Piggy Bank Program - The Piggy Bank Program combines monthly financial literacy education with weekly savings opportunities - a real savings account for every child in the school, which lets them make deposits once a week. The combination of practice and learning, targeted at an age where the lessons will have the longest-lasting impact, reinforces the children’s good habits and even encourages these children’s families to start saving.
Andson Academics - Through after school homework help and small-group tutoring, Andson is able to provide educational support services for students during the entire school year. The Andson Academics program targets low-income, at-risk students who are far below their peers in grade level literacy and math skills.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hollingsworth Elementary School1776 E Ogden AveLas Vegas, NV 89101
DATE POSTED
December 11, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Financial Planning
- Financial Literacy
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A