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[quote=Anonymous]I think there are two different kinds of organizations when it comes to parent volunteering.  One is organizations like schools, travel sports, swimming lessons, camps where the model is for parents or taxpayers to pay, and for the organization to provide the complete experience.  Some people choose to volunteer for these organizations, for whatever reason, but it's 100% by choice, and no one should feel bad if they can't volunteer.

But there's another set of organizations or activities that are designed and priced around th fact that they are parent-child or family experience.  Parent-toddler classes, cub scouts, co-op preschool and summer swim.  For those activities parent participation is part of the model, and the price reflects that.

I pay $1,438 total, for membership (we need a family membership and an add on for an extra adult because Grandpa lives with us), an assessment for work on the pool, and 4 swimmers on the team. For that price, my kids have an activity that structures their summer.  Two of them also have paid work with the team (one paid coach, and one lifeguard).

In contrast if I put my 2 youngest, and only those two, in a series of 30 swim lessons at Goldfish it would cost me $2,520, and that wouldn't include social events, or opportunities for my teenagers, or the chance to go to the pool during the day.

How is that enormous difference in price possible?  It's possible because my pool relies heavily on volunteers.

By choosing an organization that relies on parents, I'm saving money, but I'm also responsible for being one of the parents they rely on.  If you're not willing to pay the price in labor, then you need to find an activity for the kid where you're paying the entire price.[/quote]

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