Top Tips for being an Awesome Art Room Volunteer- Art Made Easy 033 - a podcast by Patty Palmer: Art Teacher and expert in teaching art to kids.

In today’s episode, I answer a question from Ashley, a member of Deep Space Sparkle's Members’ Club. Ashley asks, How do you train volunteers so they become an art room asset instead of a liability?

This is such a great question. I've been a volunteer in my children's classes and had the opportunity to work with some of the best parents in the world.  And let me just say, there's a learning curve to both sides. In this episode I help you clarify the message and task list you send to your volunteers and help parents maximize their time spent as a volunteer.

 If you are an art teacher, this is what you'll learn:

How taking a few minutes to write down what you need help with can save time for both you and the parentWhy you need to communicate clearly and professionally what needs to be done (just because they are volunteers doesn’t mean their time is unlimited)!


How delegating the right task to the right volunteer will result in a more efficient classroomHow having a parent with photography skills can benefit you


How any negativity and distractions can disrupt the learning experienceWhy it’s important to accept the outcome and realize that the job might not be done to the same level that you could do it

If you are a volunteer, this is what you'll learn:

Why it’s helpful to tell the teacher your parameters beforehandHow listening to the teacher’s demonstration and being prepared to help will make you a more effective volunteer


Why you need to help every child in the classroom, and not just your ownWhen volunteering, why hiring a babysitter is a good plan


How being a worker and finishing the task at hand will allow you to be of the most benefit to the classSubscribe to Art Made Easy and receive new episodes directly on your phone via your podcast App. 

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