Spring is a busy time of year for parent organizations–school carnivals, socials, diversity nights, and other family events are coming soon! Do you have the volunteer numbers you need to properly run your event? Are you short a few volunteers? Check out these resources to find volunteers in unexpected places.
Student Volunteer Organizations
Did you know that student volunteer organizations are looking to fulfill their service hour requirements? Contact the local high schools in your area. They can direct you to school-based volunteer organizations such as:
- The National Honor Society
- Key Club
- Student Council Groups
- PALS
- AVID
Student Community Groups
Apart from schools, you should consider working with student community groups that have volunteerism as a mission such as:
- The National Charity League
- Young Men’s Service League
- Scouting Groups
- Church Youth Groups
Adult Community Volunteer Organizations
Did you know that adult community volunteer organizations want to share their servant leadership desires as well? These would include:
- Junior League
- Church-based groups
- Leadership organizations such as those offered with the local Chamber of Commerce
- Corporations and businesses who foster volunteerism as part of the work culture
- Retirement Groups
Volunteer Posting Sites
Lastly, you can post your volunteer needs on volunteer posting sites such as these:
Please do remember to get approval from those in authority before outsourcing your volunteer opportunities to these two groups. There are issues of safety and privacy to be considered.
Tip: Keep your Membership Toolkit Site calendar current. Many volunteer organizations are looking for our upcoming events.
