Mission Fed J.A. Finance Park

Volunteers are trained on the simulation the morning of each event between 8-9 am. Tablets given to each volunteer before training. Each volunteer is then assigned a group of students to work with during the 4+ hour simulation; answering simple life questions on budgeting and guiding their students through the simulation experience. 

Volunteers are not required to have additional skills or financial specialty: Just the patience to work with 10-20 students and the willingness to engage and share their own life experiences as it relates to budgeting and finances. 

Students will learn how to make critical life choices (applying for a mortgage, buying a car, securing insurance etc.) based on their profiles that they are assigned.

High School students arrive at 9:00am. They are taught a curriculum on budgeting that culminates into a tablet based/experiential session at the facility. Students are assigned a profile which includes details about their family, job, and background. They will then create and adhere to a personal financial budget for the duration of the day, learning how to make the best choices with the hand that they’ve been dealt/chosen. 

Volunteers must set an example to the students and wear business casual clothing. There are vending machines, but please bring your own snacks and lunch. 

Project is ideal for adults 25+ who have experience and are comfortable discussing with their own personal budgeting.