What Are The Top Five Reasons For Being A Parent Volunteer At Your Child's School?
Not all families have the luxury of spending time in their children's school during the day. Work and other family responsibilities often take precedence.
That said, if you have the time, here are five reasons why you should sign-up to volunteer today!
The relationship that develops between parents and teachers can have a positive and powerful effect on a child's learning. Relationships and trust develop over time. The more opportunities to get to know the educational professionals in your child's life, the stronger those relationships will become.
Volunteering in your child's class or school provides an excellent opportunity to get to know their classmates and often, even their classmates' parents.
Being present in the school will allow you to better understand what your child is studying now, as well as what they will be introduced to in the future.
By contributing your time and energy you are displaying pro-social behavior and providing an altruistic model for your child.
Teachers appreciate an extra pair of eyes and hands, whether it is during a field trip, cooking lesson, or having a parent or grandparent offer to read to the children. Your assistance enhances both the children’s and the teacher’s experience.
You and your child’s teachers are on a team whose goal it is to support and maximize your child’s academic and social success. Like all teams, communication is vital and being a school volunteer can greatly enhance communication.
