Financial Mentor for Survivors of Domestic Violence

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FinAbility is an Oregon-based nonprofit that financially empowers survivors of domestic violence, so they can break free from the cycle of abuse and thrive.

• Lead 1:1 Financial mentoring sessions and provide information and support navigating topics like:
  • Understanding the current state of their finances
  • Setting financial goals and budgeting
  • Building credit and managing debt
  • Protecting their finances
  • Developing good financial habits
  • Utilize a trauma-informed, empowerment-based approach
  • Support fellow volunteers seeking advice on how to best support their client
  • Provide program feedback to FinAbility

Commitment

• Sessions are held virtually for 1 hour
• The frequency of sessions will be dictated by need and the shared availability of the Mentor and Mentee. There is no cap on how many sessions a Mentee can participate in
• Mentors must commit to at least 1 year and support a minimum of 1 client a quarter
• Spend 3 to 5 hours a month volunteering (with the option to increase your hours over time). This breaks down to:
• 1 to 2 hours meeting with your client (depending on if meetings are monthly or every other week)
• 1 to 2 hours scheduling, prepping, and debriefing meetings plus answering client’s ad hoc email questions
• 1 hour connecting with other volunteer mentors and contributing to the Financial Mentors Google Group

Application Requirements

• Complete online application materials
• Pass background checks and provide referrals
• Meet with FinAbility staff for an interview

Training and Onboarding

• Initial training takes ~10 hrs upon joining the program
• After completion of the onboarding process, mentors will have with the information, tools, and resources needed to provide mentorship with FinAbility
• Volunteers will receive training provided by the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (OCADSV). The video training will provide information on domestic abuse, working with survivors, and providing trauma-informed support
• Ongoing training opportunities available