Volunteer with financial literacy programs
Across the country, individuals and families living below 50% AMI have not been exposed to the fundamentals of financial management, from savings accounts to stock market investment to the many risks of predatory lending.
Volunteer your time and expertise in partnership with existing financial literacy programs to help individuals build a foundation for long-term economic stability.
To get started:
Research local organizations that offer services or programs around financial stability.
Volunteer with these entities to provide workshops and advisement addressing financial goals, opening accounts, understanding credit, managing money, reducing debt, or tax preparation.
Best Practices / Innovative Programs
Through its Opportunity Center, Southern Bancorp offers a variety of online financial resources throughout Arkansas and Mississippi, where they work to create economic opportunity for rural and undeserved communities.
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) trains volunteers to provide free tax preparation assistance to low-to-moderate income families.
The Massachusetts Money Management Program utilizes a network of more than 1,250 volunteers across the state to help clients remain independent in their own homes. The Protective Services Program sends trained volunteers to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities manage their daily finances.
