Volunteer for PEN!
PEN is a grass roots organization that depends on volunteers in the delivery of its programs and services. Below are just a few areas where we need your help:
School Liaisons
PEN's goal is to have a PEN School Liaison at every Bay Area school. Liaison role is to deliver the message of PEN to the school, and to bring inforamtion from the school back to PEN.
Specific duties include:
- Contact key people at designated school>
- Forward e-flyers and event information to school contacts
- Check that information is reaching parents
- Communicate specific questions, topics or needs around parent education and learning or attention difficulties to School Liaison Coordinator
Time Commitment: 10 - 15 hours a year
Event Materials
Assembly of event packets, mailing materials and other documents. This work can be done at the PEN office or at home.
Time Commitment: 2 hours prior to the event.
Hospitality
Arrange for food and beverages at Speaker Series and Conferences. Involves arranging for food and beverage donations, pick up and delivery to venue.
Time Commitment: 2 to 3 hours per year
Event Registration
Staff check-in and registration tables at PEN events.
Time Commitment: 2 hours at the start of the event. Attend the event for free.
Outreach Events
Staff information table at various fairs and outreach events. Requires knowledge of what PEN offers as well as good people skills.
Time Commitment: 2 to 4 hours
General Volunteer
Be on the list of volunteers to be contacted as needed.
Time Commitment: Varied
Specific Skills
- Writing -- e-newsletter, brochures
- Marketing & Public Relations -- publicity
- Computer -- photoshop, website design
If you are interested in volunteering and helping PEN make a difference, contact us at pen@parentseducationnetwork.org.