Operation Frontline’s…
Saving Smart, Spending Smart
A financial planning curricula for low-income adults
Volunteer
Job Description
Saving
Smart, Spending Smart Facilitator
Description:
The NH Food Bank’s Operation Frontline program, developed
nationally by the anti-hunger non-profit Share Our Strength, offers families
training to help them develop the cooking, nutrition and food budgeting skills
they need to make healthy and economical food choices. Saving Smart, Spending Smart is a
training class that gives participants the opportunity to increase their skills
and knowledge related to money management topics including setting goals,
communicating about money, budgeting, saving, investing, and managing
credit. Each Saving Smart, Spending
Smart class involves 2 - 6 sessions that are 2-2.5 hours long each. Along with the Operation Frontline
Coordinator, volunteers prepare for and facilitate Saving Smart, Spending Smart
training sessions.
Responsible to:
Operation Frontline Coordinator; Class Participants
Duties:
·
Volunteers are asked to commit to at least
one entire Saving Smart, Spending Smart class series (2 - 6 sessions as
determined by the host facility and the participants’ needs).
·
Volunteers work with the Operation
Frontline Coordinator to adapt the content and participatory activities in the
Saving Smart, Spending Smart Curriculum to meet the needs of the target
audience.
·
Volunteers facilitate the two and a half
hour Saving Smart, Spending Smart training sessions.
·
Volunteers answer participants’ questions
during and sometimes after class.
Time Required:
·
Volunteers spend approximately three hours
preparing for their first Saving Smart, Spending Smart sessions. Typically less time is needed preparing for
their next sessions.
·
Volunteers arrive at the training site
before the session begins and deliver the training ~ 3 hrs/class including
travel
·
Volunteers participate in weekly phone or
email communications (if requested) with the Operation Frontline Coordinator to
debrief and discuss any changes that need to be made to the sessions or the
training site.
What You Can Expect From the Operation Frontline Program:
·
The Operation Frontline Coordinator will
meet with you initially to orient you to the Saving Smart, Spending Smart
participant curriculum and Facilitator’s Manual. The coordinator will also help you understand
what to expect from the group you will be teaching.
·
The Operation Frontline Coordinator will
meet with you again before classes to answer questions you may have and to
review the agenda for each session.
·
The Operation Frontline Coordinator will
attend classes with you to provide logistical support, additional information
as requested, and help manage group dynamics if necessary.
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
·
Professional background in financial
planning or thorough personal understanding of money management topics
·
Experience delivering participatory
training to adults
·
Familiarity and/or experience working with
the target audience for the Saving Smart, Spending Smart sessions (diverse
nationalities and backgrounds)
·
Willingness to be flexible, patient, and
understanding of others’ points of view
Please note that classes may be co-taught by 2 or more volunteers provided that at least one volunteer will be present for all class sessions.
Please contact
You can also
contact her via e-mail at bstory@nhfoodbank.org