Women's Money Matters

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6 Liberty SquareBoston, MA 02109 United States

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http://www.womensmoneymatters.org

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Virtual: Help a Woman Reach Her Savings Goals - Be a Volunteer Coach!

Flexible Schedule | Boston, MA 02120

WMM builds the financial literacy, confidence, and security of low-income women in Massachusetts, through a unique program that combines instructional workshops and personal, one-to-one coaching. Volunteer coaches serve as personal mentors. You don't have to be a finance expert to be a coach. All you need is the desire to help a woman in your community make the most of the money she has. As a volunteer coach, you’ll provide ongoing, one-on-one support for your client - and we’ll support you in that effort. As a start, here’s a summary of what we ask of our coaches: - A genuine interest in and commitment to working with low-income women - Strict confidentiality of all client financial and personal information - An 11 week commitment to your participant (90 minutes a week) - Participation in a one-hour coaches’ orientation We are currently looking for coaches for: DTA Virtual Program: Monday's 11am -12:30pm Family Access Virtual Program- Wednesday 6pm-8:30pm Financial Futures Virtual Program: Wednesday 6pm-8:30pm The programs run weekly establishing a partnership for mutual goals between the participant and coach to both succeed. Reach out to our volunteer coordinator, Berny, at blugo@womensmoneymatters.org or visit https://womensmoneymatters.org/get-involved/volunteer/ for more information.

Date Posted: 2024-06-06
Spanish-Language Coaches needed to work with low-income women

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Actively-seeking: Spanish-speaking volunteers for a program starting virtually on July 14th. * * * * * An hour and a half a week of your time can start a woman in your community on the road to financial independence. You do not have to be a financial wizard to be a coach. All you need is the desire to help someone in your community make the most of the money she has. Women's Money Matters builds the financial literacy, confidence, and security of low-income women in Massachusetts, through a unique program that combines instructional workshops and personal, one-to-one coaching. We work with clients referred by local social service agencies and customize our program to their needs. Local financial institutions lead our classes. Volunteer coaches serve as personal mentors. The special mentoring component customizes assistance to each client. Low-income women - who typically have no access to the financial advisors that educate those with higher incomes - get individualized help with the specific financial issues that keep them in poverty. Teach Financial Skills that Last a Lifetime Do you have an hour a week to change someone’s life? As a volunteer coach, you’ll provide ongoing, one-on-one support for your client - and we’ll support you in that effort. As a start, here’s a summary of what we ask of our coaches: - A genuine interest in and commitment to working with low-income women - Strict confidentiality of all client financial and personal information - 14 weeks commitment to your participant - Participation in a coaches’ orientation - One or two follow-up contacts with your client between workshops - Participation in our monthly Coaches’ Exchange For an hour and a half a week, you can guide someone in your community along the road to financial independence. You don’t have to be a money-management expert to participate, just someone who wants to help. Per the request of Women's Money Matters students, all coaches are women. Contact our volunteer coordinator, Berny Lugo at blugo@womensmoneymatters.org for more information.

Date Posted: 2024-06-06
Share The Wealth (And Your Budget, Banking, and Finance Tips) with Women's Money Matters!

Flexible Schedule | Virtual Opportunity

Share Your Life Experience In Budgeting, Banking, Debt Payments, and More! Become a Women's Money Matters Presenter and Help Women Reach Their Savings Goals. The Women's Money Matters Program includes 10-14 workshops covering a variety of topics that are presented either in-person or virtually via Zoom. The Presenter plays a key role in the smooth and effective workshop experience. It is the presenters responsibility to engage the audience and deliver the provided curriculum in an interesting and meaningful way. This position requires enthusiasm for the topic, experience engaging an audience of different backgrounds, time management, organization, and planning skills. Commitment Attend a 1-2 hour Presenter Orientation You may present 1-4 workshops per program (presenters choice) Presentation length is 1.5 hours (including breakout sessions) Join workshop 20-30 minutes prior to start time to meet and engage with Program Lead Details You may specialize in one topic or several Volunteer Manager will notify you of available opportunities Lesson Plans & Slide Deck (for virtual programs) will be provided Know your topic, and be prepared Be sensitive to the personal backgrounds of your audience We encourage sharing your personal expertise/experiences with the audience as long as you follow curriculum and time guidelines Workshop Themes Building the Coaching Relationship "Getting to Know You" "Picture This" Budgeting "Wants Vs. Needs", "Getting On Track" "Earn, Spend, & Save" Banking "Keeping Your Money Safe" Debt Management "Building Credit" "Repairing Credit" Making the most of what you have "Fighting Fraud" "Healthy Eating" "Saving for Retirement" "Financial Health for Families" Life Transitions "A Place of Your Own" Wrapping up "Moving On" "Graduation" If interested in becoming a Women's Money Matters Presenter, please reach out to Berny Lugo at blugo@womensmoneymatters.org

Date Posted: 2024-06-06

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Mission Statement

Empowering women to improve their financial health, creating a more secure future for their families and communities. Women's Money Matters (formerly Budget Buddies) seeks to improve the financial literacy and confidence of women living on low incomes in Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, and beyond (virtually!). For information on how you can help, please reach out to our Volunteer Manager, Berny Lugo blugo@womensmoneymatters.org Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/womensmoneymatters

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Virtual Programming - Women's Money Matters builds the financial literacy, confidence , and security of low-income women through a unique program that combines 3-4 months of instructional workshops (weekly/online via zoom) and personal, one-to-one coaching. We work with participants referred by local social service agencies and customize each program to their specific needs as well as with individuals who reach out to us on their own. Volunteers from local financial institutions and other community organizations lead the classes. Volunteer coaches serve as the personal mentors.

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by Janet L. (2013-05-08 08:27:21.0)

I've been working with this wonderful women's organization for a few short months but have already found my experience to be SO rewarding. I originally volunteered as a coach, which has been a great experience helping my "buddy" set and achieve goals toward additional education and job development. I am quickly becoming involved in other aspects of the organization with communication, outreach and fundraising. I love working with women to mentor and empower other women! This is a great "pay it forward" opportunity, join us!

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by Judy M. (2013-05-07 17:47:37.0)

I have been with this organization for about 2 years and I have really loved meeting all the new people in my community. I have found that helping one person can really make me feel like I have made a difference in my community and I loved helping all the people that I have helped. This organization is always willing to grow and develop to whatever the community needs and I can see a big future for his charity and I can't wait to see what is coming up next. You don't need a lot of experience, you just have to have a open heart to want to help women see their potential to make changes in their lives. You really do get to see a transformation and you just want to help more people.

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by Erin S. from Columbus, OH (2013-05-07 11:05:50.0)

I've been a volunteer with Budget Buddies for a year. I've participated as a Coach three times now and have enjoyed every minute. The network of volunteers that make these workshops happen, and the degree of influence you can have with your respective Buddy is incredibly rewarding. It's more than making a budget and building savings. Budget Buddies seeks to build confidence in the women we serve. Budget Buddies is a growing organization that is really out to improve the skills of their clients. It's 100% volunteer run. New projects come up every day. You don't have to be a financial expert to help.

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