Develop and lead financial education workshops to equip residents with the tools and knowledge they need to become more financially independent.
About Broadview Shelter & Transitional Housing
Broadview provides secure, confidential housing for parents with kids who’ve survived domestic violence (DV) and are moving out of homelessness. Using a trauma-informed care model, we help families address the issues that led to their housing loss, develop a strong community support system, and find and secure permanent housing. Volunteers play an important role at Broadview!
Financial Literacy Educator Volunteer
The Broadview Financial Literacy Educator will develop and lead financial education workshops for adults to equip them with the financial tools and knowledge necessary to secure a better future. To facilitate each student’s journey toward financial independence, the volunteer will coach students through their personal aspirations and challenges and help them develop financial goals. Sessions will be hosted for groups of up to 10 people. Students may also request individual coaching after sessions. Topics can include but aren’t limited to:
- Budgeting
- Savings
- Debt reduction
- Managing credit
- Credit repair
- Banking options, including Bank On Washington
Time Commitment
Weekly sessions are 1.5 hours long, and participants may request one-to-one coaching after each session or outside of the regular schedule. Broadview Program staff will work with volunteers to create a schedule that fits their needs.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 or older
- Able to make a minimum 1-year commitment to this position
- Background in finance and experience with financial literacy training
- Experience presenting or teaching to individuals and groups
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, and of all ages
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BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color), and people with the lived experience of poverty are strongly encouraged to apply. This opportunity also qualifies as an RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) activity.
Solid Ground believes poverty is solvable.
Volunteers play a critical role in helping us meet basic needs, nurture success, and promote change – so everyone in our community can achieve their full potential.