Poverty Simulation
Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 11/16/2016 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 11/28/2016 12:01 AM
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Poverty Simulation to give participants a chance to experience what it is like to be in poverty. Participants who are volunteering with the community agency role play will have to help homeless participants fill out paperwork to receive services in the community. Do not be alarmed if you do not have a background in the agency you sign up for. Keep in mind, this is just a role-play situation.
Volunteers are need to act out the following roles:
Bank Quik Cash Community Action Agency Interfaith Services Food a Rama/groceries
Mortgage/Realty Pawnshop Police Station Utility Company School Teacher General Employer
Social Services - receptionist and 1 or 2 case workers Daycare Teacher Healthcare doctor or nurse
To volunteer in these roles, please contact Shelby Schuppe at sschuppe@cesa10.k12.wi.us
Participants who volunteer to be community agency member should arrive at 8:00 am to learn their scenarios. Actual simulation will start at 8:30 am.
Learning outcomes will include:
- To get an idea of what it's truly like to live in poverty.
- To gain empathy toward students in situations of poverty.
- To help educators get a better idea of how to help students in poverty get the most out of their education.
There is no cost to participate in this workshop.