Why I volunteer

We're so grateful to the wonderful people who give up their time to keep P&Cs and Council thriving. But why do they do it?

Understanding that can help you recruit - and keep - your own workforce of helpers.

We asked some P&C and Council volunteers why they do it - click through to hear more!

At the P&C we are able to share experiences as parents, and I have made some very good friends

- Norma Yap

put simply, I do it for my kids

- David Pollard

meeting so many great people and being more engaged with the school

- Alison Elliott

The response of the kids is the greatest reward for the time you put in.

- Jayne Trustum

I believe it sets a good example to my child...

- Cecilia Shlegel

What I did there [at P&C] helped me to get back into the workforce.

- Kirsty McGovern-Hooley

It’s great to be part of that progressive education movement... you can see that you’re making progress.

- Sharon Ding

It’s so important that communities have a voice and you can only do that if you have an organised group.

- Bonnie Roppola

I find the P&C a really good way to bridge the gap between my kids and the teachers

- Crystal Cox

...insight from the Principal... a lot of satisfaction...

- Jackie Floro

When changes are being made, you get a great sense of satisfaction...

- Jane Koitka

I enjoy the level of the conversations I have at Council, but also the ability to impact schools for the whole of the ACT

- Andrew Bidwell

...by participating in volunteer organisations, I meet interesting people...

- Viv Pearce

I get to know the teachers and the kids and watch them grow. Parents come and have a chat and a cuppa. That’s all the thanks I need

- Bev Crittall

If your P&C is wondering how to attract and retain more volunteers, check out these resources.