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Boost Parent Participation in your PTA or PTO with these community-building tips, best practices, and ideas!
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Boosting Parent ParticipationFacilitator:
Karen Bantuveris, Founder & CEO@VolunteerSpot
@VSpotMom
@TXStatePTA #SLSAustin
OUCH!
What are your biggest Parent Participation pain points?
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
Groups of 3-5 * 2 minutes
Q: Why Parent Participation?
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
Q: Why Parent Participation?
Involvement Improves Student Performance &Builds Commitment…
to our Schools, Communities and ALL our Children!
Journey of a Volunteer Thanks to Chris Jarvis, @RealizedWorth
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
Participation Best Practices
1. Go Wide2. Think Flexible3. Tune In4. Just ASK5. Get Specific
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
1. Go Wide
• Focus on broad participation
• ALL involvement is important
• Cultivating future leaders, champions & donors
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
2. Think Flexible
Something for Everyone• Ongoing • Special events• On-the-Go• At home• Weekend• On-line• Special Skills & Interests
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
3. Tune In
Family Needs?• Working• Unemployed • Immigrant• Military• Grandparents• Small kids• Dads
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
3. Tune In
Customize Engagement and Opportunities to meet diverse needs of YOUR Community!
Which flexible solutions apply to your community?
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
A Shout for Dads!
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
Dads Participate!http://blog.VolunteerSpot.com
ACTIVITY: Best Practices
1. Go Wide2. Think Flexible3. Tune In
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
Groups of 3-5
10 minutes Best-Practice Sharing
& Application
Review Engagement Handout for Ideas
How do you Boost Parent Participation at Your School?
1. Go Wide2. Think Flexible3. Tune In
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
• Classroom Involvement• Fundraisers• Back 2 School• PTA Meetings• Membership• Legislative Advocacy****Any focused engagement with special groups?
Participation Best Practices
1. Go Wide2. Think Flexible3. Tune In4. Just ASK5. Get Specific
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
4. Just ASK
"Have you thought about how you would like to get involved thisyear?"
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
4. Just ASK
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
!Overuse of any
channel gets ignored/ avoided -
especially email!
5. Get Specific
1. (newsletter) Cafeteria Lunch Volunteers needed – please email [email protected] if you can help on Mon. or Tues. (or just show up, THANKS!)
2. (email) Urgent: 5 Volunteers needed in the Cafeteria next week on Mon. at 11am or Tues. at noon. Please let me know if you can help – thanks!
3. Urgent: We need your help at lunch next week in the cafeteria to give our teachers a well-deserved break (and your kids will LOVE seeing you by day). Please click here to choose a fun 50 minute shift. Thanks!
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
5. Get Specific
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
Online Sign Up Sheet Example
Online Signups For:CafeteriaConcessionsCarnivalsClass roomWorkroomLibrary
LiteracyTeacher ConferencesParties & SocialsBook fairs Walkathons & more!
FREE!
Participation Best Practices
1. Go Wide2. Think Flexible3. Tune In4. Just ASK5. Get Specific
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
Accelerate the Journey
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
Thanks to Chris Jarvis, @RealizedWorth
RECOGNITION & FEEDBACK
Trust-Breaking Mistakes
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
1. Only contact when you need something2. Not calling back / losing participation
interest forms3. Not reminding people4. Not needing people when they show up5. Keeping ‘em too long6. Calling same CLIQUE NY Times 12/10
7. Not sharing results8. Not thanking ‘em
Recognition
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
• Face-to-Face• Photo Walls• Personal Letters• Newsletter Shouts• Hours Awards• Social Media• Stats &
Thermometers
Back-to-School Bonus Tips
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
1. Welcome letters2. Share How Volunteers
Make Difference3. Social Events4. New Parent Coffee 5. ASK visibly and often6. Capture ALL interest
& ACT on it!
Participation Interest Signups
How do you Recognize Parent Participation?
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
Groups of 3-5
4 minutes Best-Practice Sharing
Ask for Feedback
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
• How can we improve?• What are your
most/least favorite activities & events?
• I feel … welcomed valuedthat my opinions and suggestions matter
Thank you!!~ Karen
Facebook.com/VolunteerSpot
@VolunteerSpot @VSpotMom
THX 4 Making a Difference!
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
FREE Encore Webinars for your PTA Leaders at home!
Check your handout for details.
Save Time. Get More Parents Involved!FREE and Easy Online Parent Coordination
PTA and fundraising volunteers, classroom helpers, parent-teacher conferences, concessions, tournaments and more…
Free Webinar in your handout
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.