Tips to win over parents who have a poor impression of your PTO.
There's a new way to read our latest magazine issue! Flip through the digital version of the Fall 2020 issue to get advice about improving racial equity in parent groups, working with school staff, and more.
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Volunteer appreciation matters. From super-simple ideas to grander gestures, say thanks to your volunteers in ways that will make them feel good (and keep them coming back)!
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Get and keep more volunteers for your organization with these approaches.
Make involvement your top priority and every challenge your group faces will get a whole lot easier.
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Scratch "not enough volunteers" off your list of stressors. Our 2 Hour Power school volunteer recruitment program has all the steps and tools you need to build your base—2 hours at a time.
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Show volunteers your appreciation with one of these sassy cards.
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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 forms for parents to fill out, marking the programs and committees for which they would like to volunteer. Some 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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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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With some thought and planning, you can turn occasional helpers into committed volunteers.
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Try our No-Excuses Response Guide when "I'd love to, but..." is the answer you get from potential volunteers.
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