Open Positions for the 2024-2025 School Year
Whittier PTA is seeking community members to volunteer for key volunteer roles for the 2024-2025 school year. These positions have different commitment levels, including some that can be accomplished remotely. Whittier PTA is an all-volunteer run organization that aims to have fun, build community, and support Whittier Elementary’s educational excellence.
Open 2024-2025 PTA Roles
- Wildchat Editor: Our biweekly newsletter, the Wildchat, is an essential way to keep families informed and connected. But without an editor, we won’t have a newsletter (which can also impact our fundraising effectiveness)! Content inputs are organized by the Communications Chair, so this role primarly inputs prepared content into the existing Wildchat newsletter template on our WordPress-based site. Easy to learn and no website experience necessary! This is a great remote-only role for new families looking to learn more about Whittier! Without a volunteer, we’ll lose this important communication vehicle! Learn more about this role >>
- Website Editor: The PTA’s website (whittierptaseattle.org) is our community’s main resource for Wildcat information. With SPS’ limited website tools, both PTA and Whittier Elementary resources are housed on this site. Whittier’s website editor is a remote-only position that sees most of its work at the beginning of the year, with smaller tasks after that. The website uses a simple WordPress theme, with guided instructions that anyone can learn! Without a volunteer, we’ll lose this important resource! Learn more about this role >>
- EDI Co-Chair: This role works with returning EDI Co-Chair, Kiana, to develop important programs focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. K-2 families are strongly encouraged to consider this position to ensure this key work continues. Learn more about this role >>
- Co-President: This role works with elected Co-President, Kate, and Vice President, Renee, to support and organize Whittier PTA volunteers, with lots of flexibility around time commitment and workload. K-2 families are strongly encouraged to consider this position and work with Kate and Renee to make it feasible for your strengths and schedule! Learn more about this role >>
- Are you a graphic designer? We’d love your help! We have one-time and on-going graphic design needs to support our PTA activities. These include:
- Designing event logos based on our annual theme (1x, Fall timeline)
- Designing Takehome Tuesday flyers (on-going, 2x per month)
- Designing IG posts (on-going, 2x per month)
- Whittier PTA has a Canva pro account, so design can use this tool or any other graphic design software.
Want to learn more or sign-up? Please contact vp@whittierptaseattle.org.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
- Campus Clean-up Work Parties 8/25 and 8/26
- Restock the Staff Lounge donation opportunity (or deliver donations on 8/23 or 8/26 to the front office between 9am-2pm)
- Back to Business (9/3, 2-5pm) Day-of Volunteers
- After School Program Volunteer Coverage Alternates: Fall Session (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays) – contact programs@whittierptaseattle.org for more information or to volunteer!
None of these suit your needs but you'd still like to get involved?
- Join the Whittier PTA at monthly meetings (2nd Tuesday of each month from 7-8:30pm at the Whittier Library or over Zoom) or work sessions (informal open-house-style sessions on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm in the Whittier Library).
- Review Whittier PTA job descriptions to see if another role could work for you!
- Email volunteers@whittierptaseattle.org to learn about other ways you can get involved.