Question 1

How do I enter competitions?

Answer

It's easy! Check out our SavY NZ facebook page! All you need to do is follow our instructions and you will be in to win! Winners will be announced on the SavY NZ Facebook page and also via Email.

Question 2

My friend at another school had a SavY workshop, how can I get it at my school?

Answer

Ask your teacher to either 1) check out the Book A Workshop page under the Teacher Information section or 2) contact SavY and we will get in touch with your teacher to organise everything - if all goes to plan, we will be at your school soon!

Question 3

Can I become a Facilitator?

Answer

You have to be a university student to become a facilitator. If this is you, check out facillitator information pages to apply now. Otherwise, you can contact us.

Question 4

What will I be doing as a facilitator?

Answer

You will be presenting fun and interactive money management workshops at a local high school with another facilitator

Question 5

Do I have to be studying business to become a facilitator?

Answer

Absolutely not! We provide full training for all facilitators - the material we present are things that everyone should know (and not just business students). What is more important is that you can engage and connect well with students!

Question 6

How often will I be presenting workshops?

Answer

We expect our facilitators to present a minimum of five workshops per semester. This equates to 2-3 hours of your time, including transportation, every fortnight.

Question 7

Does it cost to join?

Answer

$0! SavY even reimburses for your transport costs when you go do workshops!

Question 8

Why should I become a facilitator?

Answer

Not only are the workshops plenty fun to present, you'll be making a genuine difference to students' lives. You'll also be improving your own public speaking and communication skills. To top it all off there are many opportunities for personal development, such as joining the executive team, once you've done a few workshops.

Question 9

Do I need experience to join?

Answer

No! We don't expect uni students to have experience in such things. If you have experience in public speaking, great! If not, we have a full training agenda to prepare you for the workshops. We will also pair you up with an experienced facilitator over the first few workshops to show you the ropes.

Question 10

Do I have to be a university student to join?

Answer

Yep, you have to be a university student to become a facilitator. If this is you, visit the facilliator page for more information.

Question 11

What will I be doing as a facilitator?

Answer

You will be presenting fun and interactive money management workshops at a local high school with another facilitator

Question 12

Do I have to be studying business to become a facilitator?

Answer

Absolutely not! We provide full training for all facilitators - the material we present are things that everyone should know (and not just business students). What is more important is that you can engage and connect well with students!

Question 13

How often will I be presenting workshops?

Answer

We expect our facilitators to present a minimum of five workshops per semester. This equates to 2-3 hours of your time, including transportation, every fortnight.

Question 14

Does it cost to join?

Answer

$0! SavY even reimburses for your transport costs when you go do workshops!

Question 15

Why should I become a facilitator?

Answer

Not only are the workshops plenty fun to present, you'll be making a genuine difference to students' lives. You'll also be improving your own public speaking and communication skills. To top it all off there are many opportunities for personal development, such as joining the executive team, once you've done a few workshops.

Question 16

Do I need experience to join?

Answer

No! We don't expect uni students to have experience in such things. If you have experience in public speaking, great! If not, we have a full training agenda to prepare you for the workshops. We will also pair you up with an experienced facilitator over the first few workshops to show you the ropes.

Question 17

Do I have to be a university student to join?

Answer

Yep, you have to be a university student to become a facilitator. If this is you, visit the facilliator page for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Student FAQs

How do I enter competitions?

My friend at another school had a SavY workshop, how can I get it at my school?

Can I become a Facilitator?

Teacher and Workshop FAQs

What will I be doing as a facilitator?

Do I have to be studying business to become a facilitator?

How often will I be presenting workshops?

Does it cost to join?

Why should I become a facilitator?

Do I need experience to join?

Do I have to be a university student to join?

Facilitators FAQs

What will I be doing as a facilitator?

Do I have to be studying business to become a facilitator?

How often will I be presenting workshops?

Does it cost to join?

Why should I become a facilitator?

Do I need experience to join?

Do I have to be a university student to join?

Click FAQ section for more information

Frequently Asked Questions

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Student FAQs

How do I enter competitions?

My friend at another school had a SavY workshop, how can I get it at my school?

Can I become a Facilitator?

Teacher and Workshop FAQs

What will I be doing as a facilitator?

Do I have to be studying business to become a facilitator?

How often will I be presenting workshops?

Does it cost to join?

Why should I become a facilitator?

Do I need experience to join?

Do I have to be a university student to join?

Facilitators FAQs

What will I be doing as a facilitator?

Do I have to be studying business to become a facilitator?

How often will I be presenting workshops?

Does it cost to join?

Why should I become a facilitator?

Do I need experience to join?

Do I have to be a university student to join?

Click FAQ section for more information