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Money Matters Workshop
Money Matters is an interactive financial aid literacy curriculum designed by 10,000 Degrees for high school students. Participating students juggle set budgets and flexible pricing for day-to-day expenses. Students rotate between stations—staffed by volunteers and our 10,000 Degrees teams—and are challenged to make difficult budgeting decisions, including being encouraged to spend more than they should on products and services they more than likely will not need!
Money Matters: Budgeting for College Workshop
- Students learn from their decision-making that college is possible and affordable by accessing free financial aid and making thoughtful college choices
- Highlight the importance of submitting a financial aid application (FAFSA/CADA)
- Students begin to understand college-related expenses and how financial aid plays a role in reducing out-of-pocket costs
Money Matters: Exploring Careers, Pathways, and Budgets
- Students learn the power of a college education and its profound impact on their career and long-term financial success
- Grow their advocacy skills by discovering what steps they need to take to find additional financial resources and grow their income
- Understand the various post-secondary pathway options available to meet their career goals
Money Matters: Budgeting for College Program
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Upcoming Workshops
All individuals will receive an email 1 week prior to the workshop with details around parking, address, check-in instructions, etc. Check back often for new information and updates. No experience necessary to sign up – all volunteers will receive an orientation upon arrival!
Region/County
High School
Date
Time
Volunteer Status
Sonoma
Casa Grande High School
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
8:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Sonoma
| Petaluma High School |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Marin
San Rafael High School
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
10:45 AM – 1:00 PM
San Francisco
San Francisco International High School
Friday, March 13, 2026
8:15 AM – 12:15 PM
San Francisco
San Francisco International High School
Friday, March 13, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Santa Clara
William C. Overfelt High School
Monday, March 16, 2026
10:15 AM- 12:45 PM
San Francisco
Downtown High School
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Marin
Tomales High School
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Santa Clara
Yerba Buena High School
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Santa Clara
| Independence High School |
Thursday, March 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Santa Clara
| Independence High School |
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Santa Clara
Andrew P. Hill High School
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
8:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Santa Clara
Andrew P. Hill High School
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
12:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Santa Clara
Andrew P. Hill High School
Thursday, April 30, 2026
8:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Santa Clara
Andrew P. Hill High School
Thursday, April 30, 2026
12:15 PM- 2:30 PM
Volunteer Role
Individual and group volunteer opportunities are available! All volunteers will be placed at a station to sell items to students visiting their table. Volunteers can “upsell” students on expensive items or they can help them pick the “financially responsible” item. Money Matters is an amazing opportunity to see 10,000 Degrees Fellows and programming in action.
To individually volunteer, sign up for your desired event above!
Interested in coordinating a volunteer day at your company for a Money Matters workshop?
Interested in sponsoring a Money Matters event?
For information on sponsorship opportunities please download our sponsorship overview.
