VOLUNTEER
The list of needs a volunteer can fill is endless and the special talents of volunteers cannot be purchased. Every community has available talent and resources that will benefit the PTA and, in turn, the students. People will be more supportive of public education when asked to share some of their time as volunteers. A volunteer can be many things: a role model for students, an extra pair of hands to help teachers or staff, and a liaison between the school and community.
Who Can Be a Volunteer?
Working parents, stay-at-home parents, young adults, grandparents–basically anyone can be an invaluable PTA volunteer. The volunteer does not have to be a college graduate and can be young or middle-aged, work outside the home or within the home, or be retired.
What Skills Are Required?
While there is always a need for those with expertise in a given area such as communications, marketing, social media, legislation, etc., any volunteer with a desire to learn new skills who is willing to actively participate and follow through is welcome to submit an application.
Why Do People Volunteer?
These are some of the volunteer opportunities/Committees/ways to serve on Idaho PTA:
BUY A MEMBERSHIP:
Allows people to value kids, Idaho PTA's mission, and be included with other Idahoans who say YES to making every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
OTHER WAYS:
Attend events
Participate in Advocacy Day
Attend Annual Convention
Bylaws Committee
Election/Nominating Committee
Budget and Finance Committee
Office Management Committee
Legislative Committee
Convention Committee
Additional Committees
School Scholarship Committee
Reflections Committee
Programs & Grants Committee
Advocate for kids
Lead local PTA's
Participate in getting funding for schools
Support local issues
Take Action, It’s Time to Get Involved
Whatever your reasons for wanting to volunteer, we welcome any member to apply for a committee position, apply for a region service delivery team position, or apply to be a region director with Idaho State PTA. There is a wide range of positions available at the state level with a variety of options for your skill sets and time availability. To volunteer at a local PTA or council please contact that PTA’s leadership.
