As the Volunteer Coordinator for the PTO, you’re the go-to person for connecting parents with ways to help out at school. You’ll:

• Recruit volunteers for events, fundraisers, and classroom activities

• Match parents’ skills and availability to the right volunteer opportunities

• Keep track of volunteer hours and make sure everyone knows when and where help is needed

• Communicate with volunteers, answering questions and sending reminders

• Make sure volunteers have the support they need to do their tasks

You’ll help build a strong team of parents who are excited to get involved and support the school!

As a member of the Hot Lunch Committee, you help make sure students get their hot lunches every Monday. You might:

• Help serve lunch to students.

• Set up or clean up the lunch area.

• Assist with handing out utensils, napkins, or condiments.

• Make sure everything runs smoothly and safely during lunchtime.
  

It’s a fun way to be part of the school day and see the kids while helping out!

To be able to fill in for short periods of time. shredding, copying, laminating, filing, cutting

• Answer Phones – Take messages or direct calls to the right person.

• Greet Visitors – Welcome parents, students, and guests.

• File Papers – Organize student records and documents.

• Make Copies – Help teachers or staff by copying worksheets or letters.

• Deliver Messages – Take notes or items to classrooms.

• Shredding

• Fill in for Recess Duty

As a Room Parent, you’re the main helper for your child’s teacher and a link between the classroom and the PTO. You’ll:

• Help organize class parties and seasonal activities.

• Coordinate with other parents to send in supplies, snacks, donations, or to be a field trip chaperone.

• Help with teacher appreciation efforts (like gifts or special notes).

• Share PTO info with your class parents (like event reminders or volunteer needs).

• Decorate outside of classroom doors seasonally or find classroom parents to decorate.

• Support the teacher by offering help when needed (like organizing folders or helping during special projects).
  

It’s a great way to be involved in your child’s classroom and help build a strong school community!

As a Helping Hands volunteer, you jump in wherever extra help is needed! You might:

• Help set up or clean up for school or PTO events

• Pass out flyers or reminders to students or families

• Organize supplies or donations

• Assist with small tasks for teachers or the PTO (like sorting papers, making copies, or decorating)

• Be available as an extra set of hands when something pops up
  

It’s a flexible way to help the school—no big time commitment, just a willingness to lend a hand when you can!

As a member of the Fundraising Committee, you help raise money to support school programs, events, supplies, and teacher needs. This means:

• Helping plan and run fundraisers like bake sales, book fairs, fun runs, or auctions

• Coming up with new ideas for how the PTO can raise money

• Reaching out to local businesses for donations or sponsorships

• Promoting fundraisers through flyers, email, or social media

• Working with other parents to organize and collect items, set up events, and track results

You don’t need any fundraising experience—just a willingness to help and be part of a team that supports the school in a big way!

As a member of the Events Committee, you help plan and run fun school events for students, families, and staff. This includes:

• Helping plan events like family nights, school dances, holiday parties, or teacher appreciation days

• Setting up and decorating before the event

• Helping during the event with things like greeting guests, serving food, or running games

• Cleaning up afterward

• Sharing ideas to make events fun and memorable

• Working as a team with other parents and volunteers

You don’t need event planning experience—just a willingness to help make school events great!

Join us for one of our biggest fundraising events when we open our parking lot up for paid parking on holiday or busy weekends.

Parking Lot Operations:

• Open and close the parking lot during designated event weekends and holidays.

• Set up signage, cones, barriers, and payment collection station as needed.

• Direct traffic to ensure efficient and organized parking.

As a member of the Communications Committee, you help share information with parents and keep the school community updated. You’ll:

• Help write or design flyers, emails, or newsletters

• Post updates on social media

• Share reminders about events, fundraisers, or volunteer opportunities

• Make sure parents know how to get involved and stay informed

• Work with PTO leaders to get the right info out at the right time
  

It’s a great way to help from home, especially if you enjoy writing, organizing, or using digital tools!

A Grandma’s Club Volunteer is a valued member of the school community who offers warmth, guidance, and helping hands in support of students and staff. Members of the Grandma’s Club serve as honorary grandmothers, bringing a nurturing presence to school life while assisting with classroom, library, events, and community activities.

Student Support:

• Read to or with students, especially in early grades.

• Help supervise during lunch, recess, or transitions as needed.

Classroom Assistance:

• Prepare classroom materials, assist with simple crafts or projects.

• Support teachers by helping keep students on task in a friendly, non-disciplinary way.

• Help organize or distribute snacks, supplies, or learning materials.

Library and Office Help (as needed):

• Shelve books or read to children in the library.

• Help with light office tasks such as folding newsletters or assembling packets.

Whether you have a grandchild at Upper Valley Christian School or not, we believe that every grandma is special and we can’t wait for you to join our club!