boosting parent participation in your pta or pto
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Boost Parent Participation in your PTA or PTO with these community-building tips, best practices, and ideas!TRANSCRIPT
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Boosting Parent ParticipationFacilitator:
Karen Bantuveris, Founder & CEO@VolunteerSpot
@VSpotMom
@TXStatePTA #SLSAustin
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OUCH!
What are your biggest Parent Participation pain points?
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Groups of 3-5 * 2 minutes
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Q: Why Parent Participation?
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Q: Why Parent Participation?
Involvement Improves Student Performance &Builds Commitment…
to our Schools, Communities and ALL our Children!
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Journey of a Volunteer Thanks to Chris Jarvis, @RealizedWorth
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
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Participation Best Practices
1. Go Wide2. Think Flexible3. Tune In4. Just ASK5. Get Specific
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
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1. Go Wide
• Focus on broad participation
• ALL involvement is important
• Cultivating future leaders, champions & donors
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
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2. Think Flexible
Something for Everyone• Ongoing • Special events• On-the-Go• At home• Weekend• On-line• Special Skills & Interests
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3. Tune In
Family Needs?• Working• Unemployed • Immigrant• Military• Grandparents• Small kids• Dads
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
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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.
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A Shout for Dads!
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Dads Participate!http://blog.VolunteerSpot.com
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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
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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?
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Participation Best Practices
1. Go Wide2. Think Flexible3. Tune In4. Just ASK5. Get Specific
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
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4. Just ASK
"Have you thought about how you would like to get involved thisyear?"
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
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4. Just ASK
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
!Overuse of any
channel gets ignored/ avoided -
especially email!
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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.
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5. Get Specific
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Online Sign Up Sheet Example
Online Signups For:CafeteriaConcessionsCarnivalsClass roomWorkroomLibrary
LiteracyTeacher ConferencesParties & SocialsBook fairs Walkathons & more!
FREE!
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Participation Best Practices
1. Go Wide2. Think Flexible3. Tune In4. Just ASK5. Get Specific
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
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Accelerate the Journey
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
Thanks to Chris Jarvis, @RealizedWorth
RECOGNITION & FEEDBACK
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Trust-Breaking Mistakes
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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
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Recognition
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• Face-to-Face• Photo Walls• Personal Letters• Newsletter Shouts• Hours Awards• Social Media• Stats &
Thermometers
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Back-to-School Bonus Tips
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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
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How do you Recognize Parent Participation?
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Groups of 3-5
4 minutes Best-Practice Sharing
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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
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Thank you!!~ Karen
Facebook.com/VolunteerSpot
@VolunteerSpot @VSpotMom
THX 4 Making a Difference!
VolunteerSpotTM, DOING GOOD just got easier.
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