By the California State PTA Membership Services Commission
April is National Volunteer Month, which is the perfect time to honor the incredible volunteers who make a difference in PTAs across California. The Membership Services Commission is excited to champion volunteer commitment through impactful workshops and activities at this year’s PTA Convention May 1-3, 2026 in Fresno.
During Convention, our workshops will focus on practical strategies to help PTAs grow and strengthen membership, create impactful programs, and connect with other volunteers from across the state. Whether you are new to membership work or are an experienced leader looking for fresh ideas, these sessions will highlight real examples from PTAs across the state and provide tools you can take home and use right away.
One highlight will be our Membership Idea Exchange, a table-talk style session where participants can connect, share, and discuss membership strategies. These conversations often spark creative solutions and new partnerships, reminding us that no one is doing this work alone.
We are creating opportunities for attendees to make meaningful connections with other PTA volunteers from around the state. These informal networking moments are designed to build relationships, exchange ideas, and learn from one another’s experiences. Volunteers often say that some of their most valuable takeaways from Convention come from the conversations they have with fellow PTA leaders who understand the work they do, and we are looking forward to providing a fun way to help make those connections.
Finally, we invite all volunteers to come to Convention to meet our new PTA mascot, Petey A. Bear, who will make his official debut at this year’s Convention. Don’t miss out on some limited edition Petey A. Bear swag and an opportunity to join the Petey A. Bear Fan Club!
We can’t wait to see you in Fresno as we celebrate volunteers and continue working together to strengthen PTA membership across California.