Parent Volunteers At School

Volunteering at your child's school by helping the teacher is one of the best things you can do to help you child succeed. Teachers appreciate parent volunteers and notice their contributions. By volunteering in the classroom, you get to know our child's teach on a friendly basis and you will get to know your child's classmates. If you get the know the teacher and build a positive rapport, the teacher may feel comfortable in sharing opinions and solicit your help.

According to Stacy DeBroff, there are certain advantages in volunteering in your child's classroom:

1. The teachers are likely to raise the expectation for your child if they see you are actively involved in school.

2. You get to know the teachers in higher grades, so if you are able to request a teacher, you will be better prepared to select the best option for your child.

3. You will better understand the workings of the school and appreciate the time and hard work it takes to be a teacher. You will also understand how important it is for children to be well behaved, attentive and obedient.

4. You will better understand the needs of the school and can get involved in expanding or starting programs.

5. You will better understand the expectations for your child and better able to help where needed academically.