FAFSA On-the-Go Volunteer

HACE is partnered with The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) for our El Futuro program. CEP helps college-bound students qualify for grants and loans by offering assistance in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They are currently in search of FAFSA On-the-Go volunteers to provide assistance for students and their parents at area schools completing the application.

FAFSA On-the-Go Volunteer Role:
With guidance from CEP financial services staff, FAFSA On-the-Go volunteers work directly with clients at Juarez, Curie and Schurz high schools in Chicago to help them submit their FAFSAs. Primary responsibilities include:

• Assist students and parents with initial FAFSA applications and FAFSA Corrections
• Collect client evaluations
• Inform clients about other services available through the Center for Economic Progress
• Assist CEP staff in conducting follow-up interviews with clients
  

Requirements:
They will provide you with the training and tools that you need to assist college-bound students and their parents confidently and successfully. In return, they ask that you:

• Commit to volunteering for a minimum of 2 FAFSA sessions during the January – May
• Complete one two-hour online training and a one-hour classroom training, totaling three hours, during the month of January
• Agree to follow CEP policies and procedures as outlined in our Volunteer Orientation Manual
• Complete yearly volunteer registration process and all required paperwork
• Communicate with the Financial Aid U volunteer assistant about changes to your volunteer schedule
  

Qualifications:
All training is provided, and no FAFSA or tax experience is necessary! The following skills come in handy:

• Basic computer proficiency needed to prepare taxes electronically
• Willingness to work with diverse populations
  

Benefits:
Volunteers are rewarded by seeing their hard work make a difference. You will have the opportunity to:

• See your impact firsthand by working with our clients face-to-face
• Make volunteering work for you with flexible scheduling and your choice of sites and trainings
• Improve your skills while helping the community
• Meet other volunteers who share your commitment to helping others
  

Timeline:
Staff works year-round to support volunteers, but the real action takes place with you! A brief timeline:

• Volunteer registration is available from early November to mid-January
• Trainings take place in the month of January, prior to FAFSA events will be held in January – May
  

Current Schools:
CURIE HIGH SCHOOL
4959 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60632
7:50am-9:05am

SCHURZ HIGH SCHOOL
3601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
2:00pm-3:00pm

Position available January-April

How to sign up:
Register by calling 312-806-9603 or by emailing your contact information to cschaecher@economicprogress.org. Volunteer registration for this position is open from early November to mid-January.

For more information, please contact the Financial Aid U Volunteer Services Assistant at 312-806-9603 or cschaecher@economicprogress.org