CPA Financial Literacy Program

Become a Financial Literacy Volunteer

Do you wish to share your financial expertise to help Canadians make more informed financial decisions?

All CPA members can volunteer with the CPA Financial Literacy Program and bring free, unbiased, functional, and clear financial literacy information to communities throughout BC and Yukon. Join this growing group of volunteers if you’re a CPA member with a passion for using your knowledge to make a positive difference.  Your volunteering hours are eligible for free CPD credits.

Are you interested in…

  • Sharing your CPA knowledge?
  • Helping British Columbians and Yukoners learn about their finances?
  • Having a positive community impact?
  • Honing your presentation and teaching skills?

If you’ve said yes to any of the above questions, you should consider signing up to be a volunteer!

Requirements

  • CPA designation required and in good standing. Active and retired members welcome.
  • Good understanding of basic business concepts and financial management.
  • Comfortable speaking in front of a group.
  • Able to volunteer alone or co-facilitate with a volunteer partner.

Responsibility

  • Choose the sessions you want to deliver and become familiar with the content.
  • Deliver at least one presentation within a one-year volunteering commitment.
  • Share your knowledge with communities in a way that is easy to understand.
  • Commute to presentation locations or deliver sessions via online webinar.

Support

  • Prepared session materials, resources, and presentation slide decks.
  • Online and in-person training sessions to prepare materials and enhance your presentation skills.
  • Matching services to ensure opportunities align with your preferences.
  • Support from staff to help you navigate the system and logistics.

Each of the 48 sessions are designed to provide basic concepts and skills to the audience through presentations, interactive activities, and/or case studies. View the 10 audience groups and session details below.

View Financial Literacy Sessions
View Financial Literacy Program Catalogue

Become a financial literacy volunteer

1. Register. Email us at finlit@bccpa.ca to get started.

2. Complete orientation. Review our online training material.

3. Select the sessions you want to deliver. Find opportunities aligned with your preferences.

4. Share your knowledge and expertise!

 

Leigh Sindlinger, CPA, CGA

I've been volunteering as a CPA financial literacy educator since 2014. 

It’s a great feeling to know you’ve helped someone understand what comes quite naturally to those of us with an aptitude for numbers. Being part of the volunteer program has not only been beneficial to the recipients of the workshops, but it’s also helped me showcase my employer (who contributes to the program by supporting my role in it), as well as give back to my community and the CPA profession.

Questions?

For further information, contact our Financial Literacy team at finlit@bccpa.ca | 604-235-3319.