United We Serve: PTA Volunteering Resources

PTA® has a history of volunteer leadership that stretches over 100 years. As the nation’s largest, volunteer child advocacy organization, PTA has had a significant impact on improving the education and well-being of America’s children for 113 years, all thanks to the efforts of millions of volunteers. During this time, PTA championed the efforts to defeat polio, led the campaign for child immunizations, supported school desegregation, and worked to improve the nation’s juvenile justice system.

PTA's expertise in mobilizing volunteer efforts exists on all levels--from the local units on up to the national organization. The following resources provide some initial steps to take if you need a boost in volunteer recruitment. Be sure to check out Three For Me, PTA's volunteer program designed to effectively involve parents and families in support of children and their education. Three for Me will help schools, PTAs, parent groups, and other volunteer-based organizations reach volunteer hours never thought possible.

Background

PTA Volunteer Recruitment Step by Step
Proven strategies for recruiting and motivating volunteers

When the New School Beckons: Military Families in Transition
Steps to assist military families in the transition to a new school.

Get Involved at School—You Really Can Do It!
Methods for overcoming barriers to parent involvement.

Toolkit

PTA Call to Service Toolkit
A guide to creating successful and thoughtful service projects.

Third Party Resources

PTA Three For Me