School Volunteers Archive

Volunteering at school has great benefits for schools, students, and even the volunteers themselves! base makes for a healthy long-term parent group. Whether you’re a committed volunteer already or looking to get started, you’ll find advice and ideas in the articles below.

  • A PTO Leader's Heartfelt Letter on What It Means to Volunteer at School

    A PTO leader shares her candid thoughts on what she's observed (and learned) in her time serving on the PTO.

  • The Benefits of Parent Involvement in Schools

    You make a difference! Parent involvement is positive for everyone; there’s even research to prove it.

  • Be a Rockin’ Room Parent

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  • You Really Do Make a Difference at School

    A look at some of the key ways parents make a difference at school, and some specific ways you can help the most.

  • Spread the Word: Parent Involvement Matters

    A two-minute video summary of the ways your involvement at school can make a difference.

  • Teachers Look For More Parent Involvement

    In a University of Phoenix survey, nearly all teachers who responded (97%) said they want parents involved in their classrooms and wished they were more connected with parents.

  • What Does a Room Parent Do?

    Are you thinking about volunteering as a room parent? Find out what to expect and get some helpful pointers from a veteran room mom.

  • Make the Case for Parent Involvement

    When parents participate in the educational process, kids do better in school. Here’s how to tell parents what they need to know.

  • The Volunteering Gene

    Time spent helping out could result in lifelong friendships—and your kids might follow your example as adults.

  • Honor Roll: Volunteer Dad John Holt Does It All

    John Holt, a committee chair and past president of the Parkside Elementary PTA in LaVale, Md., has directed parking at the fall festival, raised money to build a new playground, and chaired the art appreciation program.

  • Honor Roll: Regina Packard Pitches In, From Preschool to High School

    Regina Packard, PTO/Booster Club president at North Chicago Community High School, has been helping out at her children's schools at every grade level for almost 30 years.

  • Adjusting to Middle School Involvement

    Ways to maintain an active role even after the kids get older.

  • 10 Tips for Classroom Volunteers

    A teacher and PTO leader offers tips on how class moms and dads can help—and have a more rewarding volunteer experience, too.
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