S.A.F.E. TEAM’s podcast interview with AL PIRC
Join host Sherri Wilson, AL PIRC Director, as she interviews Scott Huse, the Chief Inspirational Officer of S.A.F.E. TEAM (Schools And Families Engaged).
Poll VALUE OF VOLUNTEERS: Estimate what percentage of women vs. men volunteer in you school.
COMBO’s School Volunteers Media Article Comments for November
The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community
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Volunteer encourages others to help at school
The School Volunteer Jobs That Most Help Your Kids
School volunteer loves getting her hands dirty
Club is collecting coats for the needy
Amosland Elementary School spearheads recycling program
Partners in Education Celebrating 20 years
Dads dig in as school volunteers
Sacred Heart School students attend health care, physical activity expo
Can you ever be too old to be a school volunteer? NO
Imagine your life at 94 years old and you are still giving to your school community. This is leadership, integrity and caring wrapped up in 94 year old package.
What’s the value of Volunteering?
People + Their Time = Valuable Effort
Recently we were asked by a new school starting a S.A.F.E. TEAM program about what numbers were out there to prove the value. That caused us to run a Google search and we found two excellent sources.
1. Corporation for National & Community Service has a published document called Volunteering in America from 2007. Great stats including regional/state data. link
2. To learn specifically about the dollar value of volunteerism go to Independent Sector's site. link
POSITIVE STORY: Recession calls for more parent volunteers
There is a need for parents/families to volunteer at their students school and within their community. Great story of the success and benefits for volunteering. link
COMBO’s School Volunteers Media Article Comments for October
The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.
Goal of Summit Boosters is to engage entire community
Students help build green home
Beautiful Beginnings at Bowie High - a Great Day of Service, Wichita Falls, TX
Retiree dedicated to spreading love of learning
Call her ‘Grandma Bangor’: After 20 years, school volunteer part of the family
Serving up the Spirit of Service When Needed Most
Recession calls for more parent volunteers
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
How Parent Volunteering Can Aid Your Kids’ Academic Achievement
Parents and teachers get to know one another
Animal lover and cast of canines visit schools to 'train' students to do the right thing.
New Hampshire PTA 96th Annual Convention
Sorry about the noise in the background. The hotel crew is cleaning up after the awards dinner.
COMBO’s Volunteer/Mentor Media Article Comments for September
The goal of posting Media Articles is to provide a national perspective on the need for engaging schools and families. Click on an article link below to be educated, inspired or moved to make a difference in your school community.
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Definition of Stakeholders
Stakeholders defined: a person, group or organization with an interest in a project.
Have you defined who the stakeholders are in your community. It is important to know how your idea, program or organzation will impact your community and who you need on your team that will receive value from your efforts. Checkout the Value of S.A.F.E. TEAM stakeholders report.