Schoolwide Family Engagement Activities: Family Events, Family Resource Centers, and Volunteer Programs Family events, such as this one, require much time and effort on a teacher's part. What are the benefits of organizing and hosting an event like this? Do you think it is worth it? How can these second-grade teachers use this experience to plan other successful family events? What other types of family events would you suggest they consider? The second-grade teachers used volunteers in both planning and implementing the family event. What guidelines and training would be important to do with volunteers for this event