Volunteer Recruitment & Recognition

17 Ways To Get More Parent Volunteers

Try these leader-tested, nuts-and-bolts ways to build parent involvement.

The Power of Just 2 Hours

Scratch "not enough volunteers" off your list of back-to-school stressors. Our newly updated 2 Hour Power volunteer pledge program has all the steps and tools you need to build your volunteer base—2 hours at a time.

Volunteer Interest Survey

Detailed form for parents to fill out, marking the programs and committees for which they would like to volunteer. Also available in Spanish.

Reach Out to Parents With a Pledge Program

PTO volunteer recruitment pledge programs make a big difference for schools, one hour at a time.

Volunteers: Use Them or Lose Them

The way you follow up with interested parents can make or break your volunteer recruitment efforts.

8 Keys to Volunteer Appreciation

When it comes to thanking your volunteers, it's always worth the effort.

A Culture of Volunteer Appreciation

Ensuring that your volunteers feel valued is the best way to keep them coming back. And it isn’t hard to do.

Volunteer Appreciation Done Right

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.

12 Quick and Easy Volunteer Appreciation Gifts

Let your volunteers know you care with these simple expressions of thanks.

6 Volunteer Recruitment Tips for Volunteer Coordinators

Rethink Your School Volunteer Recruitment

When your appeals for help aren’t getting results, it’s time to try something—or someone—new.

Why Don’t People Volunteer?

The real reasons people don’t help, and what you can do about it.

25 Ways To Catch and Keep School Volunteers

Volunteer recruitment tips to bring them in, keep them happy, and avoid the pitfalls that will keep them from coming back.

How To Cultivate Long-Term Volunteers

With some thought and planning, you can turn occasional helpers into committed volunteers.

How To Respond to Common Excuses

Try our No-Excuses Response Guide when "I'd love to, but..." is the answer you get from potential volunteers.

6 Ways To Connect With New Volunteers

School volunteer recruitment tips geared toward bringing in people new to your parent group.