Parents Who Volunteer gives school volunteers the practical tools they need to run events, fundraisers, and programs without the chaos. Clear guides, real examples, no perfection required.
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Why This Exists
Running a school volunteer group shouldn’t feel like rebuilding a spaceship from loose bolts every year.
But the reality is:
- Information gets lost
- Roles change every year
- Everyone is figuring it out as they go
So every event, every fundraiser, every flyer starts at square one… again.
The Volunteer Vault stops the reinvention cycle.
We keep the templates, the timelines, the checklists, the “what actually worked” — all in one place.
What You’ll Find Here
| Resource Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Kits | Step-by-step plans + editable templates for events that actually raise money (without burnout). |
| Event Playbooks | Realistic planning guides for Book Fairs, Carnivals, Family Nights, Staff Appreciation, and more. |
| Volunteer Tools | Sign-up sheets, communication templates, talking points, and onboarding materials. |
| Teacher & Room Parent Resources | Plug-and-play kits for class parties, appreciation weeks, and schoolwide programs. |
Featured Guides
How to Run a Successful Fun Run (Without Losing Your Mind)
The Room Parent Starter Kit
Fundraiser Ideas That Don’t Require a 200-Volunteer Army
Staff Appreciation Week Made Simple
About The Volunteer Vault
This project started with one simple realization:
Schools don’t need more “Pinterest-perfect” events — they need systems that are actually manageable.
I’ve coordinated fundraisers, carnivals, jog-a-thons, auctions, appreciation weeks — all with limited help, limited budget, and “we’ll figure it out” energy.
So I started saving everything:
✔ templates
✔ notes
✔ what worked
✔ what didn’t
✔ how to do it easier next year
Now — you get the vault.
No gatekeeping. No overwhelm.
Just practical, repeatable, shared knowledge.