09/01/2026
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VIPS is seeking volunteers to help implement financial literacy programming in Falmouth schools. At the elementary schools, volunteers are needed to deliver the Junior Achievement curriculum for all grade 3 and 4 classrooms. Junior Achievement lessons are delivered once a week for five consecutive weeks. Volunteers are provided with all materials, training, and support. Each volunteer is matched with a classroom. At the Morse Pond School, volunteers are needed for the Fit Money Program. These lessons are also delivered in the classroom over five consecutive weeks and all materials, training, and support is provided. At the junior high and high school levels, volunteers are sought for one-time or a short series of presentations that focus on topics ranging from investing, money management, taxes, networking, career development, entrepreneurship, marketing, and other related topics.
A meeting will be held this Thursday, September 3rd, at the Falmouth Public Library (Bay Room) from 1 – 2 p.m. Any volunteers interested in sharing their expertise, experience, and advice with students can attend this meeting or reach out to VIPS to set up a time to meet with staff and explore the programs.
Dave Sugar, who has served as the VIPS Financial Literacy Program Leader since 2023 will be handing the reigns over to Dominique Kirk for the 2026-27 school year. Dominique is a long-time VIPS volunteer who also works at Cape Cod Five Savings Bank. She is a proud mom to three students in Falmouth Public Schools. She is excited to join the VIPS team to oversee the expanding number of financial literacy programs and initiatives aimed at building student knowledge and confidence in financial literacy, life skills, and career readiness. “I’m grateful to be part of such a wonderful community,” says Dominique. “With many years of banking experience, I enjoy helping others and building meaningful connections. I’m excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to VIPS and am ready to dive in and get started!” she says. Dominique received the VIPS Outstanding Volunteer of the Year award in June for her efforts on the Teaticket Playground Committee. She was nominated by several members of that committee as well as Teaticket Elementary staff for her dedication and … Outside of work, Dominique enjoys spending as much time as possible on the water with her family.
Dominique encourages anyone interested in learning more about the program to reach out to her for more information or to set up a training session. Volunteers need no prior experience! Please contact Falmouth VIPS at (508) 548-1621 or sending email to Dominique at [email protected]. Trainings will take place this fall, and school visits take place between January and June, giving many options for volunteers who spend part of the year elsewhere.
