To increase parent participation in the career resource room, what strategy can a counselor implement?

Distributing annual surveys for parents to identify their volunteer interests and abilities is an effective strategy for increasing parent participation in the career resource room. This approach fosters engagement by actively involving parents in the process of identifying how they can contribute based on their skills and preferences. By understanding parents' interests, the counselor can tailor opportunities that align with what parents are willing and excited to do, making it more likely that they will participate.

This strategy also promotes inclusivity, as it reaches out to a wider range of parents, encouraging those who may not have considered volunteering before or those who may have unique abilities that could benefit the resource room. Furthermore, the feedback from the surveys can help the counselor create a more inviting and productive environment that meets both the needs of the students and the strengths of the parents.

In contrast, inviting parents only to workshops, contacting only those who have previously volunteered, or scheduling meetings exclusively on weekends may limit participation by not considering the diverse schedules and interests of all parents. These alternatives do not create the same level of engagement or accommodate varying availability and willingness to participate.