Welcome back to school! It is an exciting and sometimes stressful time. Getting the kids acclimated to their new routines and jumping back into your parent group volunteering duties after a little relaxation over the summer can be difficult at first. As fall is a traditional time to start the big school fundraiser, and as…
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Building Blocks for Participation: Invite People to Do Specific Tasks
Are you having a problem getting volunteers to help out? Try this quick tip. Invite people to do specific tasks. When you get specific in what you ask, it is much easier for people to gauge the amount of involvement that will be required and whether they have the skills to meet the need. So,…
Communication Series: Tools to Stay in Contact
This is part of a series of posts on the importance of communication at your parent group. Good communication can help your group get much more accomplished and can help everyone to have a better school experience. If you want a strong parent group with a lot of interaction, you need to use communication tools…