Team Mom 101: How to Volunteer Without Overcommitting
Team Mom 101: How to Volunteer Without Overcommitting It starts with one innocent question: “Can anyone help with snacks this weekend?” And before you know it, you’re organizing the team fundraiser, designing spirit shirts, running the group chat, and losing sleep over whether the juice boxes are organic. Sound familiar? Welcome to the chaotic world of team volunteering—where good intentions meet scheduling nightmares. But guess what? You can be an involved, helpful mom without losing your mind (or your Saturdays). Here’s your Team Mom Survival Guide to showing up without burning out. 🧭 1. Know Your Limits (Before You Sign Up for Everything) Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should . Before you raise your hand, ask yourself: Do I have the time? Will this drain or energize me? Is there someone else who could do this better—or at least equally well? Pro Tip: It’s okay to say no. It’s also okay to say, “I can’t lead it, but I can support someone w...
