Financial Literacy Month 2024
Happy Financial Literacy Month!
To celebrate our favorite month, join Financial Beginnings staff and fellow volunteers for a jam-packed month where we will take deep-dives into our lessons and host virtual classes open to communities across the country. This is a great opportunity to become more familiar with our financial empowerment programs, add to your classroom toolkit, and connect with other folks who are passionate about financial education.
We are so excited to celebrate Financial Literacy Month with you!
Volunteer Orientation
Facilitated by Chineva Smith, Financial Beginnings
Monday, April 1, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Learn more about our organization and the logistics, strategies, and tips for presenting any of our programs.
Program Training: Financial Foundations
Facilitated by Joanne Danganan, Financial Beginnings
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
Volunteers will learn about different facilitation tools to utilize across our Financial Foundations lessons. This is useful for volunteers who are interested in our Financial Foundations program and/or volunteers who are preparing to teach a lesson soon.
Prerequisite: Financial Beginnings Volunteer Orientation and/or Existing Financial Beginnings Volunteer
Program Training: Financial Footings
Facilitated by Chineva Smith, Financial Beginnings
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Volunteers will learn about different facilitation tools to utilize across all Financial Footings lessons. Different activities across each module will also be highlighted for volunteers to integrate into their lesson plans.
Prerequisite: Financial Beginnings Volunteer Orientation and/or Existing Financial Beginnings Volunteer
Community Drop-In Class: Identity Protection and Fraud Prevention
Facilitated by Duncan Taylor
Thursday, April 4, 2024, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
Virtual Volunteer Shadow Opportunity: Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft, Fraud and Scams
Facilitated by Stephanie Vlachos
Thursday, April 4, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Shadow seasoned Financial Beginnings volunteer, Stephanie Vlachos, as she walks the greater community through protecting your identity.
Program Training: Financial Footings
Facilitated by Joanne Danganan, Financial Beginnings
Monday, April 8, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Volunteers will learn about different facilitation tools to utilize across all Financial Footings lessons. Different activities across each module will also be highlighted for volunteers to integrate into their lesson plans.
Prerequisite: Financial Beginnings Volunteer Orientation and/or Existing Financial Beginnings Volunteer
Program Training: Financial Foundations
Facilitated by Chineva Smith, Financial Beginnings
Monday, April 8, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Volunteers will learn about different facilitation tools to utilize across our Financial Foundations lessons. This is useful for volunteers who are interested in our Financial Foundations program and/or volunteers who are preparing to teach a lesson soon.
Prerequisite: Financial Beginnings Volunteer Orientation and/or Existing Financial Beginnings Volunteer
Volunteer Orientation
Facilitated by Chineva Smith, Financial Beginnings
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Learn more about our organization and the logistics, strategies, and tips for presenting any of our programs.
Virtual Volunteer Shadow Opportunity: Budgeting Goals & Tools
Facilitated by Stephanie Vlachos
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Shadow seasoned Financial Beginnings volunteer, Stephanie Vlachos, as she walks the greater community through budgeting, which is the foundation of personal financial planning.
Community Drop-In Class: Financial Foundations - Budgeting Level 2
Facilitated by Leslie Cherry, Bank of America
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Program Training: Financial Footings
Facilitated by Chineva Smith, Financial Beginnings
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Volunteers will learn about different facilitation tools to utilize across all Financial Footings lessons. Different activities across each module will also be highlighted for volunteers to integrate into their lesson plans.
Prerequisite: Financial Beginnings Volunteer Orientation and/or Existing Financial Beginnings Volunteer
Volunteer Orientation
Facilitated by Chineva Smith, Financial Beginnings
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Learn more about our organization and the logistics, strategies, and tips for presenting any of our programs.
Virtual Volunteer Shadow Opportunity: SAFE Credit & Debt
Facilitated by Stephanie Vlachos
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Shadow seasoned Financial Beginnings volunteer, Stephanie Vlachos, as she walks the greater community through credit - how it works and how to build it.
Community Drop-In Class: SAFE - Credit & Debt
Facilitated by Joanne Danganan, Financial Beginnings
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Program Training: Financial Foundations
Facilitated by Joanne Danganan, Financial Beginnings
Friday, April 19, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Volunteers will learn about different facilitation tools to utilize across our Financial Foundations lessons. This is useful for volunteers who are interested in our Financial Foundations program and/or volunteers who are preparing to teach a lesson soon.
Prerequisite: Financial Beginnings Volunteer Orientation and/or Existing Financial Beginnings Volunteer
Program Training: Financial Footings
Facilitated by Joanne Danganan, Financial Beginnings
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Volunteers will learn about different facilitation tools to utilize across all Financial Footings lessons. Different activities across each module will also be highlighted for volunteers to integrate into their lesson plans.
Prerequisite: Financial Beginnings Volunteer Orientation and/or Existing Financial Beginnings Volunteer
Volunteer Orientation
Facilitated by Chineva Smith, Financial Beginnings
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
Learn more about our organization and the logistics, strategies, and tips for presenting any of our programs.
Community Drop-In Class: Financial Foundations Spending Level 2 (focus on housing)
Facilitated by Maree Beers, Financial Beginnings
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Virtual Volunteer Shadow Opportunity: SAFE Savings & Retirement
Facilitated by Stephanie Vlachos
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Shadow seasoned Financial Beginnings volunteer, Stephanie Vlachos, as she walks the greater community through investment and retirement - what options are out there and how they can help you achieve one's financial goals.
Program Training: Financial Foundations
Facilitated by Chineva Smith, Financial Beginnings
Friday, April 26, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time)
Volunteers will learn about different facilitation tools to utilize across our Financial Foundations lessons. This is useful for volunteers who are interested in our Financial Foundations program and/or volunteers who are preparing to teach a lesson soon.
Prerequisite: Financial Beginnings Volunteer Orientation and/or Existing Financial Beginnings Volunteer
Program Training: Financial Foundations
Facilitated by Joanne Danganan, Financial Beginnings
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Volunteers will learn about different facilitation tools to utilize across our Financial Foundations lessons. This is useful for volunteers who are interested in our Financial Foundations program and/or volunteers who are preparing to teach a lesson soon.
Prerequisite: Financial Beginnings Volunteer Orientation and/or Existing Financial Beginnings Volunteer
Program Training: Financial Footings
Facilitated by Chineva Smith, Financial Beginnings
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Volunteers will learn about different facilitation tools to utilize across all Financial Footings lessons. Different activities across each module will also be highlighted for volunteers to integrate into their lesson plans.
Prerequisite: Financial Beginnings Volunteer Orientation and/or Existing Financial Beginnings Volunteer
Review a Previous Financial Literacy Virtual Conference
Curious about Financial Literacy Month? Discover what it's all about by reviewing our past 2022 virtual conference. Due to COVID-19, this event was held online, providing a wealth of valuable insights and resources on financial literacy. Learn from experts, engage with informative sessions, and gain a deeper understanding of managing your finances.