For host sites
Host a session
A room with a screen, and about an hour. We bring the laptop, the slides and two trained students. There is no cost to you and none to the people who attend.
Who can host
Most of our sessions happen at:
- Public libraries
- Senior centers and senior living communities
- Community centers
- Churches and other places of worship
- Residents' associations and neighbourhood groups
Somewhere else? Ask anyway.
What you provide
- A screen or television we can plug a laptop into. The one thing we cannot bring. Worth checking before you pick a room.
- A room with chairs, and somewhere to plug in
- A date and a time
- A word to your regulars — a notice or a mention is enough
What we provide
- Two trained student volunteers
- A laptop and an HDMI cable
- The whole session, start to finish
How to book
- Email us. Send a note to Oliver.futurefinance@gmail.com.
- Tell us the basics. Where you are, roughly how many people you expect, and a few dates that would work.
- We match you to a chapter. We put you in touch with the student team that covers your area.
- We agree the details. Which topics you want, timing, and anything your group needs.
What to put in your first email
Enough to get started:
- The name and address of your venue
- Roughly how many people you expect
- Two or three dates that would suit you
- Which topics interest your group most — scams, online safety, or everyday money
- Anything we should know about the room or the group
Questions coordinators usually ask
Cost, length, and what we teach are on the FAQ. These are the ones host sites ask.
Will your paperwork be a problem?
No. Application form, background check, code of conduct, orientation — tell us when you book and we will complete it.
Do the students come on their own?
Yes — two trained high school volunteers from your area, with no chaperone from our side. If your site needs an adult present, say so when you get in touch and we will work it out before booking.
How quickly will you reply?
Within 24 hours. If a day goes by, the mail went astray — send it again rather than assuming the answer is no.
How much notice do you need?
About two weeks is comfortable, but it is a suggestion rather than a rule. Ask anyway if your group meets sooner.
Do you need a big group?
No, and no maximum. Smaller groups ask more questions, which usually makes for a better session.
Can you come back?
Yes. Plenty of groups book the topics separately over a few months.
What if we need to cancel?
Let us know as early as you can. There is no penalty.
Is the session accessible?
Tell us what your group needs and we will work with it — speaking slowly, larger print on the slides, a microphone, or sitting closer in a smaller room. Mention it when you book.
Before you write to us
- The four topics in detail, if you are deciding which one your group would get most from.
- Which chapter covers you — and if your town is not listed, ask anyway.
- The scam guide, free to print. Plenty of host sites put copies out on the day.