Reality Check Day--Northern Rural Schools-- 1/14/26 GRADY

Description

"REALITY CHECK DAY" Bring the Reality of adult financial responsibilities to life in a day of experiments with personal economic possibilities.

Shifts are Morning 8:30a-12:00p / Afternoon 12:00p-2:30p @ Grady High School

RESPOND to both for ALL DAY 


You will be the "Landlord" or the "Banker" or the "Boss" or the "Social Worker" or "Food Pantry Volunteer" the as teens navigate a simulated "month in the life" of adults making their way ...on their own. 

This Reality Check Day consists of two simulations Mad City Money and Community Action Poverty Simulation.

Adults are needed to role play the different characters that students will encounter as they try to manage the financial life they have been assigned.

A Reality Check Day t-shirt will be provided and NEW Volunteers will be offered training. 

Full Day Volunteers will be fed lunch! Feel free to bring your lidded drink to this event.

Training:  A Reality Check Day Overview Packet will be emailed out for your review. On-site we will give hints and tricks and answer any questions. Not to worry, it's a fun day with no special expertise required!

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Not Outdoors
Get Connected Icon Is Wheelchair Accessible

Location

Get Connected Icon Grady High School GYM
100 Franklin St
Grady, NM  88120

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Wed Jan 14, 2026 @ 8:30am
to 12:00pm
3.50 hours 17 of 17
Wed Jan 14, 2026 @ 12:00pm
to 3:00pm
3.00 hours 22 of 22