Mentor Volunteer Training
Learn the basics of volunteering with The Dollar Detectives, get a sense of the ElevateUP curriculum you'll be supporting, and learn how to offer empowering mentorship.
Creating a Positive Learning Environment
Introductions
Land and Labour Acknowledgement
Mentor Volunteer Training - What to Expect
Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Story: A Message From Our Founder, Guirlene Joseph
How The Dollar Detectives is Different
The Dollar Detectives Programs
Why Mentors Are Important
Volunteer Policies, Procedures, and Agreements (Required)
Expectations
Welcome to the Overview of ElevateUP's Curriculum
Health, Wellbeing and Life
Finance Fundamentals
Career Essentials
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Working in Finance
Business Basics
Capstone Project and Achievement Celebration
ElevateUP Curriculum Review (Optional)
Overview of Learning a Living Program
Class Discussion (Optional)
Looking at Wellness
From Helping to Empowering
Empathy and Active Listening
Communication Strategies
Emergency and Crisis Situations
Student-Led Learning
Financial Mentoring
Defining equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
Dimensions of Diversity: Intersectionality and Privilege
Intersecting Identities (Optional)
Why EDI is Important to TDD and Mentoring
Connecting to Youth from Diverse Backgrounds
How to Use This Chapter on Mentoring Tools and Resources
How to Use Better Impact for Tracking Volunteer Hours
TDD Series and Courses
TDD's Workshop Resources Page
Goal Setting, Problem Solving, and Reflection Resources
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Resources
Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit
Personal Finance Toolkit
Job, School, and Volunteer Resources
Crisis Resources