8 Ways to Use VolunteerSpot at Back-to-School
The Back-to-School mania doesn't have to be so crazy! When it comes to coordinating and communicating with school parents, VolunteerSpot's free online signup sheets and parent scheduler simplifies the process and saves schools (and parents) hundreds of hours just getting organized! See how:
1. Back to School Night: Online signups are a must-have at Back-to-School night! Get more parents involved and on track by signing them up on the spot with VolunteerSpot's "Clipboard" app for iPad, or by simply sharing your online sign up links on your social channels and BTS Night materials. Back to School Night tips HERE
2. Classroom Helpers: Save hours coordinating classroom volunteer calendars and forget reply-all emails. Parents will LOVE teachers and room parents who utilize online signup sheets that let them commit on their own time from the convenience of their computer or smartphone. Plus, automated Reminders will keep everyone on track.
3. Organizing Committees: Prepare for the school year by encouraging parents to signup for areas they are interested in, like yearbook, fundraisers, media center, and more - with quick committee picker signup sheets. Click HERE for free signup sheet examples and best practices for coordinating your school committees.
4. Fundraisers: Fall carnivals, festivals, concession booths & auctions take a ton of hands-on support. Boost profits and turnout with VolunteerSpot's school volunteer scheduler. More volunteer support gets more parents involved, contributing, and turning your events into a huge success.
5. Going Green: More and more schools are turning their everyday classroom happenings and school events into eco-friendly activities with simple acts like ditching paper signup sheets and volunteer updates and organizing online. More 'green' ideas HERE
6. Library/Lunchroom Volunteers: School budget cuts and hiring freezes means a higher need for parents to help supervise recess, the media center and hot lunch programs. Save tons of time scheduling a whole semester of parent volunteers with free online volunteer calendars, click HERE
7. Fall Sports Snack Schedules: Last-minute trips to the grocery story and late night reminder phone calls are a thing of the past. With many football, soccer and baseball seasons underway, ongoing snack schedules are a cinch with VolunteerSpot's free parent snack scheduler, click HERE
8. On-the-Go: VolunteerSpot's updated mobile site and brand new iPhone and Android apps make contributing at Back-to-School a breeze! Check out more about VolunteerSpot on-the-go HERE
BONUS: Use VolunteerSpot at back-to-school and your school could win $1500! Details HERE
