Volunteer+Spot

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Resources:

 * Video tour of [|VolunteerSpot]
 * [|Free eBooks] by VolunteerSpot
 * [|Parent-Teacher Conference Guide] & Screen Shots
 * [|Free Room Mom Survival Guide]
 * All volunteer group development articles

Strengths:

 * Make free [|online sign up sheets] quickly and easily
 * Web-based service, no need to install software
 * Private
 * Enables ANYONE to quickly mobilize and coordinate parents and volunteers in their school, community or congregation
 * Eliminate reply-all email, phone tag and clipboard sign up sheets
 * Keep everyone organized and in touch
 * Automated reminders
 * Accepts volunteers without email addresses
 * Free scheduling and sign-up tools

Weaknesses:

 * Organizers must have an email account (volunteers must be signed up manually if they don't have an email account)
 * Advertisements were distracting on the site
 * Eliminates those parents without internet access or email addresses

Opportunities:

 * Make it easier for parents to volunteer from home or office
 * Free parent-teacher conference scheduler saves time scheduling [|parent-teacher conferences]
 * More involvement in activities
 * Ask for needed supplies and materials
 * Very helpful for coordinating large fundraisers like [|school carnivals] and book fairs

Threats:

 * None obvious

Ideas for the Classroom:

 * Organize a reading circle and classroom helpers
 * Organize chaperons for field trips
 * Reminds parents of conferences and classroom volunteering
 * Schedule parents to staff the class carnival booth
 * Ask for donations of needed supplies or equipment
 * More school volunteering ideas and best practices on [|VolunteerSpot's blog]