First of all, the both of us had connections with Jade Chan from SVN. Through her, we were able to contact staff from RBC, who were willing to come to SVNH and talk to us about topics including the basic concepts of banking and financial literacy. Since Nethuli and I noticed that these concepts were not covered in school, we made it our goal to enhance the pre existing knowledge we already had.
As soon as we heard back from the potential RBC members, we then went ahead and created our posters through Canva. The both of us included basic information such as when, where, why, and to whom (our target audience). Through this experience, we were able to improve our digital skills, creativity, and teamwork. For the purposes of giving people time, we started to promote our event a week in advance. To expand our promotion technique, we volunteered at the recruitment day to ensure we were prepared, which worked successfully.
When we had an approximate number of people who were planning to come, it allowed us to lay out our budget. This included honorariums, food, drinks, stationary supplies, and a gift of gratitude for the RBC staff. For the sake of ensuring that this number was accurate, we made a decision to do the shopping in the morning of the day of the event. To make things as convenient for the both of us, we went to Metrotown mall where there are multiple stores to save time.
Additionally, we also made sure to accommodate for everyone’s dietary needs when planning food for the event. One participant mentioned having a gluten allergy in the google doc., so we took the initiative to order a gluten free pizza to make sure she could comfortably take part. This small step reflected our effort to make the event inclusive, and welcoming for everyone. The day before the event, we spent our time buying pre made cards at the Dollarama, and personalizing them by coloring, drawing and writing on them to make them more meaningful. We prepared two thank you cards- one for Jade, who helped make the initial connection, and one for the RBC representatives. Along with cards, we also decided to purchase a small box of mochi from T&T supermarket as a gift of gratitude for the RBC staff, who took the time out of their to speak with us. It was a simple yet meaningful gesture to thank them for their support and contribution.
During the event itself, participants showed active engagement. They not only listened attentively, but also asked insightful questions, and shared relevant comments throughout the discussion. It was encouraging to see how curious and involved everyone was, which created a positive and interactive atmosphere.
Overall, it felt rewarding to witness participants genuinely learning from the RBC representatives, and connecting information to their daily lives.
