I'm often the person who ends up organising collections and stuff at school. I hold back and wait for others to volunteer, but no-one else does.
I've just been organising a collection for a teacher who is leaving. I had to chase people several times for collection money - I had made it clear that it was entirely optional, as was the amount, but these were people who kept saying "oh sorry, remind me tomorrow, I do want to contribute I just keep forgetting".
Anyway, I did it, organised a personalised present from all the kids. Asked someone else to collect it, they still haven't - teacher leaving this week.
Sorted out a personalised photo card from the kids - put on our school parents fb page what I'd done - not a "look at me guys aren't I great" but just a summary of the presents, as not everyone knew what we were getting and asked people to make sure their kids signed the card. It really wasn't a stealth boast or anything.
2 people out of the class of 30 have liked the post, no-one, not one bugger has said "thanks for organising", either in person or on fb.
I am not going to do it again. It's hard work, and I hate being "that mum" in the playground that always chases people up. Some other mug can do the next one (which is coming up).
I don't need a big bouquet or a a three cheers for Narnia in the playground, but a little appreciation goes a long way.
If someone is organising a class collection please say thanks to them. It really is a thankless task and if they're doing it it means you don't have to!