The Reality Store® is a event that helps students appreciate the ‘realities’ of life and achieve a better understanding of personal finance. In the Reality Store®, students pretend they are a 28-year-old starting out in their life and career.
The students then visit stations (staffed by you, our volunteers) to determine how to spend their salaries and make ends meet, budgeting for transportation, housing, clothes, food, and so on.
This wonderful volunteer opportunity enlightens students and encourages them to consider extending their educational careers. This hands-on exercise which will teach the importance of budgeting and the impact that grades can have on future earnings. We need around 50 total volunteers to make this happen.
Shifts: There are 2 volunteer shifts available for this event:
Shift 1: 8:00am - 11:25am
Shift 2: 11:45am - 2:30pm
Breakfast and Lunch will be available for volunteers. Volunteers are welcome to sign up for one or multiple shifts. To volunteer, email Mary Kiarie at mkiarie@chamberbloomington.org
Background Check Required: MCCSC requests that all volunteers fill out a free background check consent form and submit a picture of their driver's license prior to the event. Instructions contained in the confirmation email after registration. This document and the information contained in it will be treated with great care to ensure the privacy of all volunteers. **All volunteers will need to fill out the form for the new school year; if you've filled a form out already this school year, please let us know.**
