Volunteer for Financial Backpack!

February 19, 2025

FWA members are invited to volunteer for upcoming Financial Backpack workshops this spring. Financial Backpack is the FWA's long-running financial education program for high school and college students, and one of our key outreach initiatives. We would be delighted to welcome previous participants, along with new volunteers interested in financial literacy.


The workshop dates are:


Tuesday, April 1st from 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Baruch College, 55 Lexington Ave., New York, NY
“Steps to Financial Success” for students in the Passport to Partnership and Rising Starr Sophomore program.


Thursday, April 10th from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
High School for Economics and Finance, 100 Trinity Pl., New York, NY 10006
“Budgeting for College” for the FWA’s HSEF mentees.


Tuesday, April 22nd from 6 – 8 pm
Seton Hall University, 400 S Orange Ave, South Orange Village, NJ 07079
“Steps to Financial Success” for Seton Hall mentees. 


You can volunteer for one or more workshops, whatever your schedule allows. For each of the workshops, we will schedule a training session the week before each event.


This is a fantastic opportunity for participants to hone presentation skills and learn more about personal finance education, in a setting that is informal and welcoming. 


To sign up, please contact Financial Backpack Co-chairs:
Suzanne Matthews, [email protected]
Lindsay Starr, [email protected]

Being part of FWA committees or mentorship programs can reward you personally and professionally as you build your skills and help guide the future of the FWA. Participation is a benefit reserved for FWA members. Not a member yet? Join today!

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