Certification To become a master financial educator volunteer
Do you have financial expertise or experience in banking, financial planning, taxes or budgeting? Would you enjoy making a difference in our community by leading financial seminars, or coaching clients? Combine your skills by becoming a Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Educator Volunteer. Our passion is to share research-based methods for improving personal financial health.
PURPOSE OF MASTER financial Educator VOLUNTEERS
The purpose of a Master Financial Educator Volunteer (MFEV) certification is to share research-based proven methods for leading financial education sessions. VCE programs support positive personal finance habits that lead to improved quality of life for the community. MFEVs incorporate financial best practices and tools that foster reducing student debt, growing savings, improving credit scores or assisting clients using financial apps. MFEVs empower students to make better-informed financial decisions.
MASTER FINANCIAL EDUCATOR VOLUNTEER (MFEV) TRAINING
Volunteers share real-world financial experiences with our clients. Our certification program will prepare you with the current financial tools, apps, & resources. This 24-hour certification includes hands-on, research-based training seminars over eight weeks. Brush up on your presentation skills and interpersonal communications. Class size is limited. An additional 26 hours of shadowing and hands on instruction follows. Oppurtunities for 1-1 counseling for volunteers who are HUD certified or would like to become ceritifed (self study course).
Background screening required and included in the registration fee of $65.00. Fees include background check, materials, polo shirt and name tag. Those submitting applications will be contacted for a phone interview. Acceptance into the program is contingent upon passing the Interview and the background check process. Do not mail checks with your application, payment instructions will be given after the interview process. A $50.00 fee will be assessed for all returned checks.
MFEV 2020 Training Flyer.pdf
Our next training will be held Virtually Mondays, starting May 3 - June 21 , 2021
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us for an Orientation Saturday, March 20th at 10 am via Zoom
Email Joanne Bilotta Joanne@pwcgov.org to obtain the link
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact us by emailing smartmoney@pwcgov.org or call 703-792-6287, during business hours to discuss accommodations at least five days prior to the event. TDD 800-828-1120. Please allow as much notice as possible for the accommodation.
Session I
| INTRODUCTION, POLICIES, PROCEDURES, CONFIDENTIALITY & ETHICS, EVALUATIONS, CIVIL RIGHTS, VMS ONLINE SYSTEM, AMERICA SAVES PARTNERSHIP
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Session II
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COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES,ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS, Teaching & COACHING,
ADULT LEARNING STRATEGIES
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Session III
| Setting Goals & Spending Plans
Understanding & Improving Credit
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Session IV
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Financial Empowerment SERIES, Getting ready for taxes
Insurance, REntal basics
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Session V
| Predatory Lending & fintech
Presentation - Title Loan & Payday Loan
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Session VI
| MORTGAGES, HOME EQUITY LOANSFIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS REVIEW
CFPB YOUR MONEY, YOUR GOALS
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Session VII
| FINANCIAL ASSESSMENTS
VCE COUNSELING REVIEW/POLICIES
HUD requirements
Graduation
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Volunteer Application!
To become a Master Financial Education Volunteer - fill out the volunteer application,
sign and email to smartmoney@pwcgov.org or mail your signed application to:
VCE Prince William MFEV Program
8033 Ashton Ave, Suite 105
Manassas, VA 20109
$75 application fee due after passing the interview
Seminar sessions are 8 weeks long, Space is limited
2021 applications due on or before April 15, 2021
Scholarships
are available for the Master Financial Educator Training. Click Here for Application.
see our VCE Volunteer Screening Brochure VOLUNTEER Opportunities
Volunteers will be accepted, conditional to background check
Volunteers who have completed this training, agree to provide 50 volunteer hours annually in support of VCE education programs and coaching services. Opportunities for service include leading financial seminars, financial coaching, and community outreach efforts including a speakers' bureau, leading AmericaSaves presentations, working with clients for referrals to resources, managing social media and other services. There is something for everyone!
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Financial Education & Housing Counseling Program
8033 Ashton Ave. Suite 105
Manassas, VA 20109
smartmoney@pwcgov.org
REMINDER: VCE PRINCE WILLIAM follows the Prince William COUNTY SCHOOLS schedule for early closings or closings DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Seminars located in PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY GOVERNMENT buildings follow the Prince William County Inclement Weather closing schedule.
VCE Prince William does not report to any credit bureau or sell or endorse any product or service. VCE Prince William respects every client's right to privacy and confidentiality. Virginia Cooperative Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aids services or other accommodations for a workshop or meeting please discuss your accommodation needs at least five days prior to the event with Virginia Cooperative Extension 703-792-6287/ TDD PC 1-800-828-1120.
