What a Parent Volunteer Program Does for a School
July 17, 2009 by parentteacher
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by Rhonda Jones
Parent volunteers and an effective school volunteer program can enhance the perform of students, enrich the curriculum, enhance a school’s image, improve teacher relationships and provide an array of job skills. Learn about the benefits of creating a school volunteer program and why recruiting and training parent volunteers is a must effective parent [...]
Tips on Recruiting Parent Volunteers
July 17, 2009 by parentteacher
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by Rhonda Jones
Parent volunteers are an important part of any school program. An effective school volunteer program can increase student achievement, enhance a school’s image, reduce behavior programs, improve teacher relationships and improve student morale.
Unfortunately, getting parents involved in the education process can be daunting. Parent apprehension, overextended schedules, and lack of clear guidelines can [...]
12 Ways to Reward Parent Volunteers
July 17, 2009 by parentteacher
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by Rhonda Jones
Parents volunteer for a variety of reasons: learning new job skills, contributing to the success of students, wanting to feel useful, looking for a social outlet, enjoyment working with children, and more.
Many volunteers gain a sense of satisfaction knowing they are helping a teacher with his or her many tasks or helping child [...]
New Book: Turning Parents Into Volunteers
July 17, 2009 by parentteacher
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Turning Parents into Volunteers, written by former teacher and parent involvement coordinator Rhonda Jones, is a comprehensive guide for recruiting, training, and maintaining parent volunteers.
It contains over 175 pages of step-by-step instructions, tips, ideas, and forms to make any parent or school volunteer program a success.
There are many benefits to recruiting volunteers to assist with [...]