Curriculum Developer Volunteer Training

Learn the basics of volunteering with The Dollar Detectives and how to develop effective lessons for teaching youth about finances.

Course curriculum

1. Creating a Positive Learning Environment
2. Introductions
3. Land and Labour Acknowledgement
4. Volunteer Training - What to Expect
1. Mission, Vision, and Values
2. Our Story: A Message From Our Founder, Guirlene Joseph
3. How The Dollar Detectives is Different
4. The Dollar Detectives Programs
5. Why Volunteers Are Important
6. Volunteer Policies, Procedures, and Agreements (Required)
7. Expectations
1. Defining equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
2. Dimensions of Diversity: Intersectionality and Privilege
3. Intersecting Identities (Optional)
4. Why EDI is Important to TDD
5. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resources
1. Planning a Lesson
2. Curriculum Development Tips
3. Tools, Resources and Teaching Materials
4. TDD Workshop Resource Page
1. How to Use Better Impact for Tracking Volunteer Hours
2. Review: Expectations
3. Volunteer Commitment (Optional)
4. Closing
5. Course Survey (Optional)