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Volunteers . . . Finding them and motivating them

Volunteers . . . Finding them and motivating them. Leadership Development Presentation California State PTA 2015. Experiences in our PTA Communities. Declining number of volunteers It’s all about the money Declining membership Cliques and conflict Lack of follow-through.

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Volunteers . . . Finding them and motivating them

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  1. Volunteers . . . Finding them and motivating them Leadership Development Presentation California State PTA 2015

  2. Experiences in our PTA Communities • Declining number of volunteers • It’s all about the money • Declining membership • Cliques and conflict • Lack of follow-through

  3. Today’s Volunteers 1. Changing lifestyles 2. More commitments 3. Want to make a difference for a cause 4. Goals are important

  4. Today’s Volunteers cont. 4. Want to manage their own schedules 5. Empower, don’t micromanage 6. Volunteer managers must be flexible

  5. Today’s Volunteers cont. 7. Want to be asked 8. Teambuilding is important 9. Start small. Don’t overwhelm!

  6. Survey Results Each year, California State PTA conducts a survey of local unit leaders.

  7. Biggest Challenges for PTA Leaders 1. Parent Involvement 2. Unaware of value of PTA 3. Managing PTA & board members

  8. #1-Bridge to Parent Involvement • Involve all groups in school community • Provide a welcoming atmosphere • Be honest about job descriptions and time commitments • Match skills to volunteer

  9. Bridge to Parent Involvement cont. • What’s in it for my child? • Accommodate working parents • Goals are attractive to volunteers • Show thanks and gratitude • Use plentiful resources

  10. Family School Partnership Act Law (Labor Code Section 230.8) states: 40 Hour per week employees are entitled to 40 hours per year to attend conferences/events at their child’s school without losing their job

  11. #2-Create Awareness of Value of PTA • Advocacy; voice for children • History of PTA is important • Toot your own horn • Create a face in the community

  12. #3-Managing PTA & Board Members • Handle conflict • “weaveahs” • Be inclusive and open to new ideas • Expectations and ground rules • Communicate • Training

  13. Parents = Experienced Leaders • Setting goals • Time management/organization • Conflict management • Delegating • Budgeting • Reading and signing contracts • Overseeing projects • Being a role model continued

  14. Parents = Experienced Leaders cont. • Protecting assets • Assuming responsibilities • Meeting deadlines • Planning/evaluating/discussing • Teamwork/work well with others • Expressing expectations/guidelines • Encouraging/motivating others

  15. Meetings can be a deterrent! • Be organized and timely • Keep it short • No committee work • Have translators available

  16. Meetings can be a deterrent! cont. • Make them informative/worthwhile • Survey parents on topics • Include staff • Publicize topics

  17. Helpful Resources • District/council officers & mentors • Training workshops • Bylaws • Toolkit • Pocket Pals • PEP Manual • www.capta.org & www.pta.org • The New Breed – Understanding and Equipping the 21st Century Volunteer By Jonathan & Thomas McKee

  18. Best Practices What has worked for you?

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