Virginia Cooperative Extension

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? Use your expertise and become 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 experiences with our clients. Our training program will prepare you with the current financial tools, apps, & resources. Our 6-week training class begins February 24, 2025, and will continue through March 31, 2025. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The first and last sessions will be in person, and all others will be virtual. An additional 6 to 8 hours of shadowing and hands on instruction follows. Class size is limited. Applicants must commit to the full 6-week program. 

Background screening required and included in the registration fee of $80.00. Registration includes background check, USB drive containing training materials, MFEV 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.

Download our MFEV flyer!

OUR NEXT TRAINING: February 24, 2025 to March 31, 2025

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Email [email protected] for information

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 [email protected] 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	Program Overview Introductions Values and Goals
Session II	Families Talking About Money Financial Recordkeeping
Session III	Identity Theft Your Financial Health
Session IV	Spending Plan Cash Management
Session V	Credit and Debt Management
Session VI	Credit Reports Predatory Lending
Session VII	Poverty Simulation Risk Management / Insurance Introduction
Session VIII	Communication Techniques Adult Learning Strategies
Session IX	Participant Presentations
Session X	Participant Presentations
Session XI	Financial Assessments VCE Counseling Review / Policies HUD Requirements Graduation

Volunteer Application!

To become a Master Financial Education Volunteer - fill out the volunteer application, sign and email to [email protected] or mail your signed application to:

VCE Prince William MFEV Program

8033 Ashton Ave, Suite 105

Manassas, VA 20109

$80 application fee due after passing the interview

SEMINAR SESSIONS ARE 6 WEEKS LONG, SPACE IS LIMITED

Applications are due on February 5, 2025.

Reminder: Volunteers will be accepted, conditional to background check

Volunteers who have completed this training, agree to provide 20 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 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 [email protected]

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 desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact VCE Prince William at 703-792-6287/TDD* between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is 1-800-828-1120.