1 Hour for Schools is a nationwide movement from PTO Today that encourages parents and caregivers to volunteer at school, starting with just one hour. Plus, every parent and caregiver who pledges an hour or more on 1HourForSchools.com is an entry for your school's chance to win big. Get the word out with our free promo kit!
Looking for ways to recruit more school volunteers? Try these 15+ practical PTO volunteer recruitment ideas designed to fit busy families and build a stronger school community.
Parents are more likely to "order up" when they see volunteer options that fit their availability. That's why we created a free Volunteer Menu Canva template. With clear choices on the menu, parents are more likely to say yes.
In this heartfelt reflection, PTO president Becca Liller reminds us why the work we do matters—and how those small, joyful school moments we create stick with kids for a lifetime.
The new nationwide initiative from PTO Today encourages parents and caregivers across the country to give just one hour to help schools overcome volunteer shortages.
PTO Today surveyed PTO and PTA leaders nationwide to understand the current state of school volunteering, including trends in recruitment, participation, and parent involvement.
Need more hands on deck? Ditch the vague call for “volunteers, please!” and get specific. You’ll be amazed at how much easier it is to get busy parents to say yes when they know exactly where, when, and how they can help.
Many parents want to help, but they're "too busy". The concept of microvolunteering enables parents to volunteer in small doses from home or at school. We round up 15+ easy ways parents can help out at school—without the big time commitment.
