Volunteer

PTO Job Descriptions

CO-CHAIRS
Two Co-Chairs of the PTO. Each Co-Chair will serve for a two-year term, with terms being staggered annually to provide continuity of leadership. Responsible for presiding ...
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VICE CHAIRS
Two Vice Chairs of the PTO. Ideally each Vice Chair will serve for a two-year term, with terms being staggered annually to provide continuity...
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TREASURER
Two-person committee splits the position, whereby one volunteer is responsible for accounts payable, and the other is responsible for accounts ...
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SECRETARY
Two-person committee responsible for the recording and distribution of all minutes for all Executive Board, PTO and other special meetings...
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FUNDRAISING CO-CHAIRS
Three-person committee responsible for designing and implementing all fundraising activities throughout the school year...
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BEAUTIFICATION
Design and maintain the flower beds and pots by the front entrance to the school. Maintain the entry door area, including seasonal...
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BOOK FAIR
Organize and execute Holmes’ annual book fair. Work with the school librarian to review list of books to be included, recruit staff...
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BOX-TOPS
Advertise The Box Tops for Education program and remind our families to scan and clip the coupons. Increase submission through ...
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COUNCIL OF DARIEN SCHOOL PARENTS (CDSP) BUDGET REPRESENTATIVE
The CDSP serves as liaison between all seven Darien schools and the District Administration. During budget season, CDSP ...
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DIRECTORY
Put the Holmes School Directory together: this includes listing each student by class with their address, phone number, and E-mail address...
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ENRICHMENT
Research and arrange high quality programs that enhance the school curriculum to provide an enriching experience for students. Enrichment...
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GREEN TEAM
In the spring, organize a school-wide celebration of Earth Day/Earth Week.  Option to make the role bigger if you have an interest...
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Time Commitment: Moderate to intensive when planning events and day of event, minimal at other times. Good for those interested in planning events....
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FAMILY PHOTOS
Organize the family photo day fundraiser, which usually takes place in October. Secure a professional photographer, notify Holmes ...
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5th GRADE COMMITTEE
Plan and execute Bingo Night and other fundraising events to raise money for end of year picnic ...
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HOLMES-TO-HOME E-MAIL DISTRIBUTION
The Holmes-to-Home is a weekly electronic newsletter that includes school news as well as community news that would be of interest...
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KIDS CARE
Kids Care Club is a national program designed to develop compassion and the spirit of service and philanthropy in elementary ...
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KINDERGARTEN COORDINATOR
Coordinate bi-weekly playground playdates for incoming K students during the summer prior to enrollment at Holmes. Attend Kindergarten ...
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LOST AND FOUND
Maintain lost and found items .Contact parents of any found items and ensure that they are available for parents at conference weeks and ...
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MUSIC FOR YOUTH
Act as a school representative to Darien Music for Youth, which provides cultural programs to the elementary and middle ...
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NOMINATING
Solicit parents to fill all the PTO slate positions for the following year and to fill any vacancies that might occur during the ...
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OUTFITTERS
Participate in the merchandising of Holmes School memorabilia and clothing Work with vendors, speak to the Executive ...
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PARENT AWARENESS
The YWCA Parent Awareness Network is a family focused program that provides support and education to parents and children ...
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PUBLICITY
Use both traditional (print media/newspapers) & social media to promote our Holmes school both in town and within our community...
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ROOM PARENT
Coordinate volunteers to serve the classroom needs of the teacher, attend general PTO meetings. Disseminate PTO information to classes ...
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SCHOOL SUPPLY COORDINATOR
The school supply program enables parents to buy school supplies through the PTO in the spring for the following school year...
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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SEPAC) REPRESENTATIVE
The Darien Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is an independent organization of parent volunteers committed to ...
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PTO SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE (SPED Rep)
The role of the PTO SPECIAL EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE is to support their school community and to be an active member of the CDSP ...
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SOS
Help Holmes families dealing with a serious illness, accident, or death to an immediate family member, ie, parent or child, by soliciting ...
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STAFF APPRECIATION
Provide encouragement and show appreciation to the staff of Holmes School on behalf of the PTO. Organize a welcome back ...
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UNICEF
Coordinate the yearly UNICEF box collection drive that takes place at Halloween. Order UNICEF materials, including trick-or-treat ...
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WEBMASTER
Maintain the Holmes School PTO website. Website will need update in September with current school year PTO information ...
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WELCOMING
Welcome new families to Holmes by organizing a fall “new to Holmes” parent coffee. (New families include all families new to Holmes ...
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YEARBOOK
Prepare the school’s annual year-end publication. Coordinate production of yearbook with outside vendor and organize sales of the ...
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LIBRARY
Work with school librarian to set up volunteer schedules, recruit and create volunteer roster and set-up yearlong schedule ...
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H-Factor
Plan, organize and execute the production of the annual Holmes School Talent Show. Responsible for coordinating entry ...
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