Poverty Simulation

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.