Welcome to the school Volunteer Coordinator Resource Center.  Below you will find resources to help you become a more effective school Volunteer Coordinator.  If we are missing something, or if you would like to add your own resources to our page, please contact the Volunteer Director, Hope Dawan, at hdawan@ebrschools.org.  Don't forget to read the monthly Volunteer Coordinator e-newsletter for more helpful tips.

Definition of a School Volunteer: Anyone who renders services to your school without receiving financial compensation (See "Volunteer Coordinator 101" below for more information on who qualifies as a volunteer)

School Volunteer Coordinator Basics

Volunteer Coordinator Job Description

Ways a Volunteer Can Serve Your School

Volunteer Coordinator Training Materials

Walmart Donation Tips

Parental Involvement Activities That Work

How to Establish a PTO

Lowe's Donation Tips

4 Key Planning Questions for PTO Fundraisers

ExxonMobil Donation Tips

Communicating School Needs to the Community

Five Steps to Develop a Successful Community Partnership

Using Business Principles to Maximize Partnership Success (Howard County Public School System)

Next Level Volunteer Recruitment

Volunteer Program Troubleshooting

Additional Resources

Sample Donation Request Letter

Certificate of Appreciation Template

Parental Involvement Guide for Schools (Edutopia)

Guidelines for Keeping your Donors Happy

Guide to Working with the Media (Corporation for National and Community Service)

Volunteer Management Websites

Free Management Library:

http://managementhelp.org/staffing/outsrcng/volnteer/volnteer.htm#anchor1405909

Energize, Inc:

http://www.energizeinc.com/

Corporation for National and Community Service:

http://nationalserviceresources.org/

4-H:

http://4h.uwex.edu/resources/mgt/volunteer.cfm