TYPE 3--VOLUNTEERING

SAMPLE RESULTS FOR STUDENTS

Skills in communicating with adults

Skills that are tutored or taught by volunteers

Awareness of many skills, talents, occupations, and contributions of parents and other volunteers

SAMPLE RESULTS FOR PARENTS

Understanding the teacher's job

Self-confidence about ability to work in school and with children

Awareness that families are welcome and valued at school

Specific skills of volunteer work

Use of school activities at home

Enrollment in programs to improve own education

SAMPLE RESULTS FOR TEACHERS

Organization, training, and use of volunteers

Readiness to involve families in new ways, including those who do not volunteer at school

Awareness of parents' talents and interests in school and children

Individual attention to students because of help from volunteers

Select Sample Results for Other Types of Involvement

Return to Epstein's Six Types of Involvement

Epstein, J.L., Coates, L., Salinas, K.C., Sanders, M.G., & Simon, B.S. (1997). School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.