• Reach Out to Parents With a Pledge Program

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

• Confront the Fear of Quitting

  Concerns about how they'll be treated if they stop volunteering makes some parents avoid getting involved at all.

• Insights From a First-Time Volunteer

  How do newbies perceive your parent group? A new volunteer’s insightful look at how others view the PTO.

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Volunteers & Involvement File Exchange

Parent Involvement Idea Bag

Parent Involvement Message Boards

• 25 Ways To Catch and Keep Volunteers

  Tips to lure volunteers in, keep them happy, and avoid pitfalls that drive them away.

• Build Your Volunteer Base

  11 tried-and-true ideas to nurture volunteers and make sure that every involvement experience is a positive one.

• Do You Really Want Help?

  Often it's easier to just do things yourself. But for the long-term health of your group, your time can be better spent.

Video: 4 Volunteer Recruitment Tips

The One-Hour Pledge

Recruiting Preschool Parents

Recruit Volunteers by Phone

Volunteer Recruitment File Exchange

• Treat Your Volunteers Right

  Don’t wait for the big annual event to say thanks. We've rounded up simple recognition ideas that can be used year-round.

• 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.

Appreciation Toolkit

Volunteer Appreciation File Exchange

Volunteer Manager: Web-based management software

Customizable Volunteer Name Badges

• 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.

• Developing New PTO and PTA Leaders

  It takes ongoing effort to cultivate the parents who will run the group after you retire.

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Volunteer-Theme Clip Art

Volunteers Blog

Volunteers & Involvement Q&A