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What WE Do
DoughMain is a non-profit, charitable organization. Our mission is to promote lifelong financial literacy, responsibility, and ethical financial behavior among youth. To accomplish this goal, we have developed four personal finance courses:
- FitKit™ Middle School (grades 5-8)
- FitKit™ High School
- FitKit™ University (college and university students)
- FitKit™ Express (underserved populations in local communities)
Financial topics covered in each course:
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What YOU Can Do
Our goal is to have schools and communities across the U.S. adopt our curriculum, which can be taught online or via hard copy workbooks. This is where you come in! DoughMain is comprised solely of unpaid volunteers dedicated to the mission of financial literacy. Some areas our volunteers can participate in are:
- grant writing in support of our online educational platform, as well as the day-to-day technology we use
- graphic design for marketing materials, FitKit™, and our website
- annual golf tournament fund-raising event
- marketing communication to prospective schools
Why we value volunteers
- The opportunity to expand our mission and reach by engaging a cadre of competent, motivated young people who share their time and talents in support of the organization’s mission
- New energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, as well as specialized skills
- Increased public support and visibility as young people become ambassadors in their schools, homes, and other networks
- Cultivation of a new generation of volunteers
As a student volunteer, we can work around your schedule in terms of the hours you’d like to work and internship length.
How to Join Our Team
If you believe financial education is important and want to help children and young adults obtain the skills they’ll need to lead a financially stable life, please join us and help us further our mission.
Email your resume and a brief statement about why you want to work at DoughMain to Rob Church at rchurch@doughmainfoundation.org.
Email your resume and a brief statement about why you want to work at DoughMain to Rob Church at rchurch@doughmainfoundation.org.
The Volunteer Experience
The marketing and branding of the foundation was essentially in my hands, and it was up to me to determine the best approach to take. I got to be creative and test my ideas. Not only did I get marketing and social media experience, but I also got to improve my writing skills through the creation of newsletters and press releases. Between the workshops and feedback from other professionals, the challenging tasks I was given, and the opportunity to work in a team environment, I now feel prepared to go out into the professional world and continue to use and develop my marketing skills."
Alex N., James Madison University, Marketing
I felt like I was really given an environment where I was able to grow and step into the roll as lead associate for my team and gain experience that I do not feel I could have gained at any other establishment, so thank you for that!"
Intern, May 2021
I designed all of the promotional items for DoughMain’s Golf Classic, and I took part in the redesign and discussions relating to the reformatting of their entire financial literacy curriculum. I truly felt as though I was treated not just as an obsolete intern, but as a professional equal, playing a vital role for the company. I felt as though the Executive Director, Robert Church, really cared enough to create a well-rounded experience for all of the interns in order to ensure we got the most out of this experience."
Sophie V., Rider University, Graphic Design
My favorite part about working with DoughMain was the atmosphere and people. I felt really comfortable in the office since my first day there. Being comfortable made me feel more confident in my work and what I was doing and also made me want to accomplish more for everyone else, not just myself. It was a very positive and flexible environment."
Intern, August 2021