1:1 Financial Mentoring Program
Provides survivors of domestic abuse free, trauma informed and accessible financial mentoring to increase financial confidence, self-sufficiency, and agency. Sessions are 1 hour and virtual. The frequency of sessions will be dictated by need and the shared availability of the Mentor and Mentee. There is no cap on how many sessions a Mentee can participate in.
Impact
As a volunteer in this program, you will have the opportunity to empower survivors to regain control of their finances, build financial stability, and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.
Responsibilities
- Lead 1:1 Financial mentoring sessions and provide information and support navigating topics like:some text
- Understanding the current state of their finances
- Setting financial goals and budgeting
- Building credit and managing debt
- Protecting their finances
- Developing good financial habits
- Utilize a trauma-informed, empowerment-based approach
- Support fellow volunteers seeking advice on how to best support their client
- Provide program feedback to FinAbility
Commitment
- Sessions are held virtually for 1 hour
- The frequency of sessions will be dictated by need and the shared availability of the Mentor and Mentee. There is no cap on how many sessions a Mentee can participate in
- Commit to at least 1 year and support a minimum of 1 client a quarter
- Spend 3 to 5 hours a month volunteering (with the option to increase your hours over time). This breaks down to:some text
- 1 to 2 hours meeting with your client (depending on if meetings are monthly or every other week)
- 1 to 2 hours scheduling, prepping, and debriefing meetings plus answering client’s ad hoc email questions
- 1 hour connecting with other volunteer mentors and contributing to the Financial Mentors Google Group
Application Requirements
- Complete online application materials
- Pass background check and provide referrals
- Meet with FinAbility staff for interview
- Proficiency in financial fundamentals including budgeting, credit building, debt management and financial goal setting
Training and Onboarding
- Before being matched with a mentee, volunteers are trained in topics including the dynamics of domestic violence and how to provide trauma informed support
- Initial training takes ~10 hrs upon joining the program
- Ongoing training opportunities are available
How to Apply:
- To start application process https://form.typeform.com/to/VryT0UL7