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Volunteer Opportunities at Willow Lane Elementary School
There are so many ways to get involved at Willow Lane! No matter what your time commitment or skillset, we can find a way to use you. Ready to sign up? Have an idea for an item not on this list? Contact willowlaneptoVP@gmail.com. Thank you!
The PTO Board is looking for people to shadow positions for the 2024-2025 school year.
Have you been looking for a way to get more involved with With Willow Lane Elementary School? We’re looking for people for a variety of positions on the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Board, and we’d love to have you join us! The Board guides fundraising efforts, allocates funds, plans and hosts outreach events, connects the school and parents, and generally supports the school. It’s a great way to meet other parents and have a positive impact on our kids and our community. In addition to the duties outlined below, board members attend monthly meetings throughout the school year. If you’re interested in finding out more about a position, please complete this interest form.
PTO Board Positions for the 2024-2025 School Year
Many of these jobs can be split between two people — grab a friend and come make a difference!
President: Shadow now for 2024-2025 Helps set the goals and direction for the organization. Works with the principal and administrative staff to schedule board meetings, general meetings, fundraisers and other events. Creates agendas and chairs board meetings and general meetings. Oversees and coordinates the board’s work and delegates tasks. Helps set and administer the budget. ( 5 hours per week)
VP: Shadow now for 2024-2025 Acts as the board’s liaison to all PTO Event Chairs and Willow Lane staff. Attends PTO meetings. Coordinates Event Chair Representation at all PTO meetings. ( 5 hours per week)
Communications Officer: Shadow now for 2024-2025 Manages communication between PTO and school families through various channels, including PTO website, PTO Facebook/IG page, email. Produces PTO graphics and materials (or identifies volunteer designers and outsources these tasks). ( 5 hours per week)
Secretary: Shadow now for 2024-2025 Attends PTO and General PTO board meetings. Takes meeting minutes summarizing discussions and documenting decisions. Distributes meeting minutes to board members and posts to the PTO section of the Willow Lane website. (2-4 hours/month)
Treasurer: Shadow now for 2024-2025 Receives and logs all money the PTO receives and deposits it in the bank. Works closely with the President. Reports on financial status at board meetings. Manages the PTO bank accounts. Ensures that a proposed budget is established and submitted for approval at the final general membership meeting of the year.
Ongoing and Year-Long Coordinators
Fundraising Programs Coordinator: Leads small fundraising events (e.g., dine and donate and raffles) and manages reward programs (Amazon Smiles) Makes sure we're collecting and maximizing funds from existing programs. Reports to President. This is a great work-from-home volunteer position! Helps to consult with Willow's large fundraisers ( Color Run and Read-a-thon)
Communications Coordinator: Gathers submissions and publishes the school’s weekly email newsletter. Usually rotated between three people to lighten the workload. Another job you can do without leaving your home! Reports to Communications Officer.
Willow Lane Spiritwear Coodinator: Sell school logo merchandise and coordinate spirit days
Alumni Coordinator: Help build an alumni association and tap into our alumni community. Reports to the President
Clean-up Crew Coordinator- Coordinate a team of volunteers to help with set-up and clean up of events.