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* Sponsor list reflects sponsors from the past 3 years (2023-2026)

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Become a volunteer

Financial Scholars brings resources and talent from the financial services and business communities into partner school classrooms. We coordinate with volunteers and sponsors to create high-quality engagement opportunities.

We have 3 main volunteer opportunities:

1.  Classroom guest speaker

  • 1-hour time commitment
  • Share topics of expertise that align with our curriculum
  • Can express geographic & day/time preferences
Express interest here

2.  Teen Investors Summit volunteer

  • Join us for a Teen Investors Summit event each spring
  • We’re looking for presenters and panelists to share knowledge with students on areas of expertise (e.g., Creating a Diversified Portfolio, The Power of Compounding, How News and Events Impact the Economy, Young Professionals Working in Finance Panel)
  • We’re also looking for “Phone a Friend” volunteers for teachers (remote & in-person available) as they support students in a month-long investment portfolio challenge competition
Express interest here

3.  Financial Reality Fairs

  • Volunteer for a 2–3 hour Financial Reality Fair session
  • Guide high school students through real-world financial decisions
  • Share practical perspective and encouragement as students navigate the simulation
  • Make a meaningful impact with a short, high-energy volunteer commitment
Express interest here

Once you express your interest, we’ll be in touch with detailed next steps and updates. Thank you for your consideration and continued support!

What volunteers are saying

“The creativity and passion of the students in the program is remarkable.  Having the opportunity to help cultivate their ideas by providing insight and practical business experience was extremely rewarding.”

Tom Kerr, Co-Head of Investments at Hamilton Lane