Volunteers Committee:
Mary Swears, Volunteer Chairperson

The goal of the Volunteer Committee is to provide a guideline for local units to establish and/or maintain an organized volunteer base within their school.

State Committee Focus:

• Promote the establishment of parent and community volunteer programs within Virginia’s schools through the presentation of workshops at council, district, region, and state Leadership Training Workshops on starting a volunteer program
• Write articles for the Bulletin and to be placed on the official Virginia PTA/PTSA Website regarding the benefits of having an organized volunteer program within the school and steps in organizing such a program
• Promote the presentation of National PTAs “Building Successful Partnerships” throughout the state by scheduling workshops for trained board members to present
• Establish a Virginia PTA/PTSA volunteer recognition program
• Seek information and develop a Volunteer Handbook
• Encourage each local unit to establish a Volunteer Program in their school
• Represent the Virginia PTA/PTSA on coalitions and organizations that advocate volunteerism
• Speak on behalf of the Virginia PTA/PTSA at Public Hearings in support of volunteerism in public schools

Local Unit Focus

• Establish a volunteer committee
• Design a volunteer request form that lists the needs of teachers and support staff
• Design a volunteer form that provides parents, community and business partners with a list of volunteer opportunities in the school and within the PTA
• Maintain a record of volunteers and hours worked

Ask a Question? Email: volunteers@vapta.org