Volunteering at School

Parent volunteers make any school run a lot smoother than it otherwise would. In fact, in order for the school to be successful, parent volunteers are vital. From running class parties to navigating school crosswalks, parent volunteers make everything in the school possible. One way to make sure that the school receives as many volunteers as possible is to create a parent volunteer sign up sheet. The easier the parent volunteer sign up sheet is to navigate; the more likely parents are to use it. Below are some creative ways to use parent volunteers this upcoming school year.

• Organize class parties: Class parties are a very fun way to keep kids interested in coming to school and to involve everyone together. It is nice to celebrate large holidays or events as a class and brings a sense of community. Parties are not possible without significant parent involvement. Organizing a group of parents to help facilitate these parties is crucial.
• Photography: Perhaps there is a professional photographer among the crowd of parent volunteers. Asking that parent to dedicate some of their time and services for free to the school is a great way to get professional photos of the school done. These photos can be used for the school website, social media, or general fliers and marketing of the school itself.
• Holiday gifts: Holiday gifts are something parents will treasure forever. These gifts can pertain to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as well. Depending on the age of the student these are a fun way to involve the class together in an alternative learning experience.
• Tutoring stations: Sometimes there are simply not enough hands to go around. Having parents help create small groups to tutor students needing additional help really benefits the students.
• Copies/Laminate: It may seem small but having parents help create copies or laminate papers can save a teacher hours worth of work.