Education
Quiz: What Type of School Parent Volunteer Are You?
Every parent of a kid in school probably puts in some volunteer hours during the year. But have you ever wondered what your volunteering style says about you? Well, wonder no more! Just take our super easy quiz and you’ll find out:
1. When you see a PTO mom holding a clipboard, you:
A) Immediately rush over to sign-up for everything! OMG, the school needs you!
B) Wait until she makes eye contact, then grudgingly agree to volunteer for one or two easy things.
C) Sprint to the boys’ bathroom and barricade yourself inside a stall until the police department sends over a hostage negotiator with a kitten and a box of wine.
2. The 2nd Grade teacher asks you to read to the class, so you show up with:
A) Your favorite book from childhood that you can’t wait to share with these adorable kids.
B) A willingness to read whatever the teacher wants you to read. You’re just happy to help!
C) Your iPhone, a pillow and the TMZ app.
3. When you get the class party sign-up email, you immediately:
A) Reply-All that you’ll bring at least 10 of the items listed, plus a chocolate fountain for extra fun!
B) Politely reply to the Room Mom that you’ll bring enough napkins and plates.
C) Click “Spam” and set fire to your laptop.
4. You love being Snack Mom at soccer games because you can treat the kids to:
A) Hand-cut, organic fruit kabobs and freshly squeezed orange juice.
B) A cupcake or two because a little sugar is good once in a while, right?
C) The Splenda packets and stray cat food you find in the bottom of your purse.
5. In your opinion, the school carnival could be vastly improved if:
A) More parents pitched in and did their part—it takes a village!
B) Better supervision was provided for the kids so parents could relax.
C) Your cousin Weasel the Carnie was allowed to sell bootleg DVDs by the Tilt-A-Whirl.
6. The last time you volunteered, you were filled with:
A) Smug self-satisfaction
B) A sense of contentment
C) Prescription Meds
7. If asked to chair the school fundraiser, you say “yes” because:
A) It’s one of the most important, high-profile jobs at the school.
B) It suits your excellent money management and people skills.
C) You lost big at the track yesterday and Big Johnny needs his money.
KEY:
- If you answered mostly A’s, you are a Super Volunteer! The school and other parents love you for your bossy, we mean managerial, style and willingness to devote your life to Box Tops.
- If you answered mostly B’s, you are a Pretty Good Volunteer! You help out when you can, but don’t overdo it. Everyone knows they can rely on you to get the job done at some point.
- If you answered mostly C’s, you are…me.
