We are seeking volunteers who will work regularly as financial mentors in our Budget Clinic located in Ashburton.
What’s involved?
Working as part of the CAB team, equipped with training and resources.
Supporting CAB clients who request financial mentoring.
A financial mentor provides confidential, one-on-one support to help people build financial capability, manage debt, create budgets, and connect with other services. This often includes advocating on behalf of clients with creditors and government services.
What skills are needed?
Good communication skills, patience, and treating our diverse clients with dignity and respect.
Computer skills, including email, internet, and MS Office, especially Word & Excel.
Comfortable working with community & government services, creditors and other organisations, as required.
Experience or training in accounting or a similar field would be an advantage, but is not necessary. Training will be provided.
A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.
What's the time commitment?
The budget clinics are held on Wednesday evenings at the library, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm and on Friday afternoons, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Community House. We are seeking volunteers who can commit to at least two clinics per month. There is also flexibility to meet with clients on other days/times by arrangement.
Once-a-month team meetings are held for training and other matters.
Volunteers also commit to initial training and ongoing learning.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Mentoring