Financial Literacy Coach

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For those with experience and/or knowledge about financial education especially in regards to low-income individuals and families. Volunteers will work together with staff to develop workshop plans to provide education and resources to clients about relevant financial topics and encourage financial literacy.

Purpose & Impact of Position:Are you a professional accountant, banker, or just someone who prides themselves on their financial literacy? We are looking for motivated individuals to help coach our clients and host workshops educating on topics such as budgeting, credit scores, and loans! At CAFI, we work on building self-sufficiency and self-esteem with our low-income clients. By assisting our clients with financial education, you may be the missing step in ending the cycle of poverty for someone.  

Key Responsibilities:Coaches will work with our program coordinator to create educational opportunities in areas that will most benefit the clients. Coaches will host at least a monthly education session with 5-15 clients online or in person. CAFI will provide all necessary technology and printing.  

Required Skills:

• Must be financially literate and competent enough to teach others.
• Must be sensitive to barriers that families living in poverty experience
• Must be able to approach, display and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner

Preferred Skills:  Previous experience as an educator is always a plus!  

Time Commitment:Willing to work with volunteer schedule but must commit to hosting a workshop on a regular basis. Depending on the volunteer, this will require at least an hour of preparation as well as communication with the program coordinator

Benefits to volunteering:This position will benefit the volunteer by helping them become active participants in their own community and expand their personal and professional network. If you are considering a career in finance or looking to expand your career set, this will be a wonderful addition to a resume.  

Contact Info & Next Step: For more information, please go to the CAFI website at  www.cafi-ga.org and consider filling out an application.