Humor
8 Hilarious Reactions When You Ask Parents To Volunteer
Because when you're on the PTO, nothing scares you.
Canva Templates
PTO Myth Busters Canva Templates
Break the stereotypes parents often have about volunteering or joining the PTO! Post this series of Canva templates on your PTO's social channels to get more parents involved.
Free Printable Bundle
Say Thanks With These Awards Just for PTO Leaders
From "The Tough Cookie" to "Budgets Like a Boss", this set of 18 customizable school volunteer awards will add a little fun to your last meeting of the year!
Printables & Shoppable List
#WaterTok Hydration Station: Everything You'll Need
Hold on to those Stanleys, teachers! Here’s everything you need, from a shopping list to teacher-themed recipes and signage.
Free Meme Bundle
40+ Memes About Volunteering at School (and Joining the PTO)
We rounded up the funniest memes we could find—and added a few of our own—in our new mega meme bundle.
Inspiration
A PTO Leader's Heartfelt Letter on What Volunteering Means
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll relate! Jenny Jackson shares her candid thoughts on what she's observed (and learned) in her time serving on the PTO.
Free Calendar
Fun National Holidays and Special Days to Celebrate
From Teacher Appreciation Week to National Rice Krispie Treat Day, here's the ultimate list of special days to celebrate during the 2024-2025 school year.
PTO Today Article
How To Be an Effective PTO or PTA Volunteer Coordinator
A well-run volunteer program comes down to organization and communication.
Free Appreciation Guide
Volunteer Appreciation Matters
From super-simple ideas to grander gestures, say thanks to your volunteers in ways that will make them feel good (and keep them coming back)!
PTO Today Article
Why Volunteer Appreciation Matters
When school volunteers feel appreciated, they’re more likely to come back.
Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteer Appreciation Ideas That Work Right Now
Your parent volunteers have juggled a lot this year. From cozy socks to meal deliveries and more, we share ideas so you can thank them while staying safe.
PTO Today Article
Rethink Your School Volunteer Recruitment
When your appeals for help aren’t getting results, it’s time to try something—or someone—new.
Get Them Involved!
16 Volunteer Recruitment Strategies for PTOs and PTAs
Get and keep more volunteers for your parent group with these approaches.
PTO Today Article
Reach Out to Parents With a Pledge Program
PTO volunteer recruitment pledge programs make a big difference for schools, one hour at a time.
Free Recruitment Tools
2 Hour Power Pledge Program
Scratch "not enough volunteers" off your list of stressors. Our 2 Hour Power school volunteer recruitment program has all the steps and tools you need to build your base—2 hours at a time.
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
25 Ways To Entice New Volunteers
Tips to bring volunteers in, keep them happy, and avoid the pitfalls that will keep them from coming back.
Volunteers
9 Ways To Make Volunteering Easier
Simple but effective ways to help more parents get involved with your group.
Volunteers
PTO Today Article
How To Fix Volunteer Recruitment Roadblocks
The most common challenges to engaging new parents are actually fairly easy to fix.
PTO Today Article
Volunteers: Use Them or Lose Them
The way you follow up with interested parents can make or break your volunteer recruitment efforts.
Volunteer Appreciation
12 Quick and Easy Volunteer Appreciation Gifts
Express your thank to supporters with these simple volunteer appreciation gifts.
Volunteer Appreciation
Thank-You Cards for School Volunteers
Show volunteers your appreciation with one of these sassy cards.
Free Involvement Guide
Put Parent Involvement First: 10 Tips
Make involvement your top priority and every challenge your group faces will get a whole lot easier.
Be a Rockin' Room Parent!
Room Parent by PTO Today
We have another great resource for our community of school volunteers! Room Parent by PTO Today (formerly Homeroom Mom) has all the tips and ideas you need to be an awesome room parent.
Involvement
18 Ways To Get More Parent Volunteers
Try these leader-tested, nuts-and-bolts ways to build parent involvement.
Volunteers
Volunteer Interest Surveys
Detailed forms for parents to fill out, marking the programs and committees for which they would like to volunteer. Some also available in Spanish.
Volunteers
8 Keys to Volunteer Appreciation
When it comes to thanking your volunteers, it's always worth the effort.
PTO Today Article
Volunteer Appreciation Done Right
Don’t wait for the big annual event to say thanks. We’ve rounded up a bunch of volunteer appreciation ideas that can be used year-round.
LEADERSHIP
How To Cultivate Long-Term Volunteers
With some thought and planning, you can turn occasional helpers into committed volunteers.
Volunteers & Involvement
How To Respond to Common Excuses
Try our No-Excuses Response Guide when "I'd love to, but..." is the answer you get from potential volunteers.
PTO Today Article
9 Steps for Better School Volunteer Recruitment
Building your volunteer base starts with creating relationships. Follow these steps to success.