Volunteer

OUR ORGANIZATION IS 100% VOLUNTEER AND FACULTY-RUN

There are many ways to get involved, from a one-time commitment at an event to a year-long position as a room parent or on our board.

We recommended a volunteer commitment of three hours per year for every SCS family. Not sure where to start? Send us an email and we can find the right opportunity for you!

EVENT HELP

  • Art Show - It takes a lot of prep work to showcase the artwork of every elementary student.  Please consider volunteering for 1 shift, 2 shifts or every shift!  We appreciate your time.  And, your child will be thrilled to see their artwork displayed in the garden.  Click here to sign up!

  • Spring Carnival - We need help with supervising students on the different inflatables! Sign up for a one-hour shift and receive a free admission wristband (limit two per family)

BOARD & EVENT CHAIRS

We’re currently looking to fill a couple of open positions! Please email ptsasycamore@gmail.com if you’re interested in learning more.

  • Parliamentarian - Are you a rule follower? If so, we need you!  The Parliamentarian ensures that our PTSA by-laws are being followed.  Full training will be provided.  Time commitment is minimal.  You'll have to attend our monthly Executive Board meetings and bi-monthly General Association meetings held on Wednesdays at 8:30am.

  • Yoga in the Garden Chair - The chair for this popular monthly event would help organize volunteers, promote the event, coordinate with the Yoga instructor & manage crowd control on the days of the event.  The students love this event, and we would love someone to help keep it running smoothly.

  • Valentine Concert Co-Chair - Do you love music?  Help inspire our elementary students by transforming our Garden to a concert hall.  The Valentine Concert Chair will need to coordinate with Mr. Palomino to recruit middle school performers, create and print music programs and ensure the program flows smoothly on the day of the event. 

  • Read-A-Thon Chair
    Our annual Read-A-Thon strives to motivate children to read more.  Shadow this year's current chair to learn how this program runs, from planning Family Reading Night to tallying student's reading minutes.

  • Book Fest Chair - Our annual Book Fest allows students to "shop" for books in time for summer vacation!  The Book Fest Chair coordinates the donation drive and shopping event.  Work side by side with our current Book Fest Chair this year.  

  • Grandparent/Loved One Bingo Chair - Our annual Grandparent/Loved One Bingo is held on Grandparent's Day every September.  Grandparents/Loved Ones are welcome to join SCS students for an afternoon of fun playing bingo.  Shadow the current chair next school year to learn how the event is run. 

SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer at an event to set up, clean up or help be there on that day or evening to make sure things run smoothly. See our What’s Happening section and keep an eye on your email for information on upcoming volunteer opportunities and sign-up links!

Helping at PI Day in the SCS Garden

WEEKLY OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Centers - Assist during your young student’s (TK-2) centers- contact your student’s teacher to sign up.

  • Specialists - Assist during your student’s time with specialists: STEAM Lab and Library- contact your student’s teacher to sign up.

MONTHLY OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Specialists - Assist during your student’s time with specialists: Art and Garden- contact your student’s teacher to sign up.

  • Garden Help - Help with pruning, weed pulling, watering; Yoga in the Garden volunteers

EVENT-SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES:

Consider chairing an event! We have many events that could use a chair or co-chair to make them run smoothly. Email us for more information!

YEAR-LONG OPPORTUNITIES:

Become a room parent for your child’s classroom.

Update parents and teachers on events, volunteer opportunities, and teacher “Wish lists”. Plan class-specific events. Help with Staff Appreciation Week and filling volunteer spots for some large PTSA events.