It does save the school money though. We have a lot of volunteers that otherwise would need to be paid staff. Crossing guards, valet attendants, playground supe

It does save the school money though. We have a lot of volunteers that otherwise would need to be paid staff. Crossing guards, valet attendants, playground supervisors, room parents (to assist teachers with stuff). It also helps build a community. Volunteering in your kid's class along with other parents is a good way to get to know the families you and your child will be sharing space with for 9 months.