All About Parent Volunteers (PV)

[zac's mum]

Mumkoh:

Any idea if both parents can combine to clock 40 hours? Or only strictly 1 parent?


Thanks in advance.

Some schools allow, other schools don’t.

[But no school will allow grandparents or maids to clock the hours on your behalf] - I dunno why during PV briefing the person in charge had to point this out. But since they say then I point out here for public to see also

[Mumkoh]

zac's mum:

Mumkoh:

Any idea if both parents can combine to clock 40 hours? Or only strictly 1 parent?


Thanks in advance.

Some schools allow, other schools don’t.

[But no school will allow grandparents or maids to clock the hours on your behalf] - I dunno why during PV briefing the person in charge had to point this out. But since they say then I point out here for public to see also

Thanks for clearing my doubts zac's mum.

I would now need to prepare for the application of PV. What would be a good way to promote myself? What kind of research work I need to do? Is it lower chance for working mum to get the PV slots?

Thanks in advance.

[zac's mum]

Mumkoh:

zac's mum:

[quote=\"Mumkoh\"]Any idea if both parents can combine to clock 40 hours? Or only strictly 1 parent?


Thanks in advance.

Some schools allow, other schools don’t.

[But no school will allow grandparents or maids to clock the hours on your behalf] - I dunno why during PV briefing the person in charge had to point this out. But since they say then I point out here for public to see also

Thanks for clearing my doubts zac's mum.

I would now need to prepare for the application of PV. What would be a good way to promote myself? What kind of research work I need to do? Is it lower chance for working mum to get the PV slots?

Thanks in advance.[/quote]It is just like writing a resume with cover letter. You can modify from your work resume template. I customized a bit to make it relevant to what skillset a school could possibly need, eg if you’re good in English, offer to help out with reading to the kids. If you’re good with any sport or music, offer to help out with PE lessons or music CCA. Or if you’re comfortable with public speaking, maybe offer to give some assembly talks about: cyberwellness/good eye care/careee guidance...

For working parents, practically speaking, you gotta be prepared to take half-day leave or take a few hours off from work each session. Best if you have flexible working hours. State it clearly in your application, so that the school knows you have a concrete plan.

Good luck!

[Mumkoh]

Thank you so much zac's mum! Now I have a good head start of how to write. :thankyou:

[Joyce000]

Hi,


We would like to obtain some help for recommendation and sponsorship to join the Hokkien huiguan/clan. Appreciate if anyone of you that is able to help can email me at [email protected]. Thanks!

[lyviatay]

Hello all,


Am a newbiew here. Not sure if this is the correct thread to post this questions. Basically i would like to find out what are possible questions asked by the school during Parental volunteer interview?

Thanks in advanced.

[currahee]

i just had my PV interview today.

we were asked why did we choose this school.
in terms of activities that we can support, the school was interested how we can support their library activities and how are our work schedule in enabling us to fit in.

total time was ~30mins, including a short Q&A for us on the school

[hoopz10]

Hello all,


I’m new to Kiasuparents…this may be asked before but please bear with me and help advise.

Is there any incentive to do PV for 2 schools for phase 2B eligibility? For example, I have shortlisted 2 schools within 2km of my place, and I apply and do PV for both schools, on the phase 2B registration window, will I be able to know whether school A or school B is oversubscribed and require balloting, before registration is closed? Then i will be able to decide to put my bet on whichever school that doesn’t require balloting. Hope you get what i mean.

Thanks

[SleepDeprived]

Hi all. I am sc but 2.7km from my desired primary sch, so i know pv is the way to go . Cam anyone advice what skills i can offer to raise my chances of being a pv?

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SleepDeprived:

Hi all. I am sc but 2.7km from my desired primary sch, so i know pv is the way to go . Cam anyone advice what skills i can offer to raise my chances of being a pv?

Depends on the school. Best to call the respective schools to enquire.