Scratch "not enough volunteers" off your list of stressors. Our 2 Hour Power volunteer recruitment program has all the steps and tools you need to build your base—2 hours at a time.
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When school volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to come back.
Show volunteers your appreciation with one of these sassy cards.
Offering volunteers a range of tasks that can be done fairly simply (and many at their convenience) increases your chances of getting them on board.
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Sign up for PTO Today Plus, our premier parent group community, and get instant access to eight expert guides (a $332 value), first dibs on sampling programs, discounts on products and programs, and much more.
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Simple but effective ways to help more parents get involved with your group.
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We have another great resource for our community of school volunteers! Room Parent by PTO Today (formerly Homeroom Mom) has all the tips and ideas you need to be an awesome room parent.
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Try these leader-tested, nuts-and-bolts ways to build parent involvement.
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Detailed form for parents to fill out, marking the programs and committees for which they would like to volunteer. Also available in Spanish.
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PTO volunteer recruitment pledge programs make a big difference for schools, one hour at a time.
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The way you follow up with interested parents can make or break your volunteer recruitment efforts.
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When it comes to thanking your volunteers, it's always worth the effort.
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Ensuring that your volunteers feel valued is the best way to keep them coming back. And it isn’t hard to do.
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Don’t wait for the big annual event to say thanks. We’ve rounded up a bunch of volunteer appreciation ideas that can be used year-round.
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Let your volunteers know you care with these simple expressions of thanks.
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When your appeals for help aren’t getting results, it’s time to try something—or someone—new.
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The real reasons people don’t help, and what you can do about it.
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Volunteer recruitment tips to bring them in, keep them happy, and avoid the pitfalls that will keep them from coming back.
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With some thought and planning, you can turn occasional helpers into committed volunteers.
Try our No-Excuses Response Guide when "I'd love to, but..." is the answer you get from potential volunteers.
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