Poverty Simulation - BSU Student Center

Thursday, November 7th, 2024 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm (ET)

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About

Twenty-five volunteers are needed to play the roles of resource providers in the community.

To start the simulation exercise, each family is given a card explaining its unique circumstances. Then the families’ task is to provide food, shelter, and other basic necessities by accessing various community resources (you) during the course of four 15-minute “weeks.”

The activity lasts about four hours. This time frame listed here includes an hour before the event for volunteer training, an introduction and briefing by the facilitator to the participants, the simulation exercise, a guided debriefing in which participants and volunteers share their observations and insights from the activity, as well as clean up.

Positions

0 Remaining

Age Limit

All Ages

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Requirements

No additional requirements

Requirement Details

The dress is casual.
Wear comfortable clothing, layers are suggested.
You may bring a beverage and snack as there may or may not be vending machines nearby.
You will be interacting with Poverty Simulation participant "families" and will be given the "role" you will play when you sign in.
If you need to cancel, please do so at least 24 hours in advance so we can fill your role before the Poverty Simulation begins.

Parking Details

There is visitor parking in the lot and parking garage located behind the Student Center. The parking garage is paid parking.