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Volunteer

We want volunteering to be fun and easy to fit into your schedule. That’s why we have volunteer opportunities suitable for just about any skill set and schedule. Whether you want to volunteer for a few hours at a community event or you’re looking for a way to pitch in on an ongoing basis, we’ve got something for you.

How to get started

  1. Contact our Volunteer Chair to be added to our volunteer roster.
  2. If you haven’t already, join Konstella. We post announcements and committees there so you’ll be notified when there are new opportunities to help.
  3. Come to a PTA meeting! We always highlight current volunteer needs during our monthly meetings (everyone is welcome!).
  4. If you’d like to volunteer at Whittier during school hours, you’ll need to be invited by a Whittier staff member. Learn more SPS’ volunteer approval process and contact Whittier’s Front Office for more information.

Current needs

We have open volunteer opportunities that we are looking to fill!

  • Day-of Shifts for Spring Fling (18 shifts as of 2/13): Spring Fling’s new format requires fewer volunteers and shorter shifts, but we still need your help! It’s a great way to have fun at the event, help out Whittier and the volunteers that make things happen, and still have plenty of free party time. Sign-up here >> 
  • Dessert & Snack Dash Donations for Spring Fling (3 more donations needed as of 2/13): Donate a dessert or snack for our dessert dash! Bring it to the event and get the chance to bid for the best dessert in the room with your class.
  • Budget Committee (5 volunteers): Interested to impact how Whittier PTA uses its budget? Help draft the Whittier PTA budget for next year by joining the budget committee, which meets once for a few hours. Interested? Reach out to treasurer@whittierptaseattle.org.
  • Spring After School Programs Volunteers (3): Our After School programs are only made possible by the help of actual volunteers (like you) who help take attendance and make sure students are safely where they need to be. Shifts are weekly from 2 – 4 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, 2 – 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays. We’re looking for volunteers who can commit to one day/week for two or more weeks. Tuition discounts are available for volunteers. Learn more and sign up here.
  • Math Tutors: Whittier is looking for parent and community volunteers to serve as math coaches for our Wildcats and help them become strong, confident mathematicians. No math expertise needed! The Whittier Team will provide all the training and support to help you succeed. As a math coach, you’ll work alongside classroom teachers with small groups of students during classroom activities and projects. You’ll help students build important skills like leadership, collaboration, and communication—all while making math fun and engaging! You can choose your time commitment. Volunteer one or more days during the week; and you can choose a grade level and time that works for you: 3rd Grade: 9:20 – 10:30 a.m., 4th Grade: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., 5th Grade: 9:00 – 10:15. If you’re interested, please complete this form and we will be in touch with you about next steps. Microsoft Forms
  • STEAM Lab Volunteers (10+ volunteers): Would you like to be added to a roster of SPS-approved volunteers that facilitate programs to inspire a love and understanding of STEAM subject matter at Whittier Elementary? We’re looking for volunteers to work with our new Enrichment Coordinator! Volunteers will attend regular shifts working in our new STEAM Lab setting up and helping teachers facilitate activities. If you’d like to be added to the volunteer roster, please contact our Enrichment Coordinator, Mr. Habib, with your name and contact info.
  • Communications Chair (1 volunteer): This role collects and organizes communication requests submitted using our online tool and delivers them to Principal Watters for community emails, the Wildchat Editor for newsletter publication, our Front Office team for flyer printing/distribution and Wildchat newsletter online distribution, and/or posts on Konstella as events or announcements. This role is great for a K/1 parent who wants to get an inside track on everything happening at the school! For more information or to sign-up, please contact us.
  • Membership Chair (1 volunteer): This role helps spread the word about PTA memberships and sends messages to members about key votes and meetings. This work is primarily remote and a great, low-lift introduction to PTA board positions! For more information or to sign-up, please contact us.
  • Co-President (1 volunteer): This role works with the current President to create meeting agendas, email volunteers, run hybrid monthly meetings, and work with Principal Watters and the Front Office throughout the year. For more information or to sign-up, please contact us.
  • Snorkel Rejuvenation Team (3-4 volunteers): We’re looking for a few volunteers to help us make Snorkel, our wonderful creature statue in the front of the school, shine again! We need a team to (on their own schedule!) power wash and then paint the statue to its former glory. All supplies will be provided. Please contact us to join the team!

You can find the full board position descriptions here.

You can also ask to join our roster of volunteers to be contacted for future volunteer opportunities! Contact us.