Volunteers Opportunities.

Audit Committee

Performs annual audit (summer 2007) on RAE PTA’s financial books.

Box Tops and Labels

Volunteers will cut, count and bundle Box Tops for Education, Soda Pop Tops, and Tyson’s A+ Program.

Bulletin Board Support

Works with the Homeroom Coordinator on Bulletin Boards.

Cafeteria Volunteer

Assist RAE’s Lunchroom Monitor by helping children with condiment packets, straws, napkins, etc. A fun job — you get to see your kids/friends during lunchtime!

Call Me Anytime!

Works with everyone! Will support last minute events or when PTA Chairpersons/Officers need additional support.

Carnival

Volunteers will help plan the event, assist with booths and concessions, sell ticket, and organize the Dad’s Watch, Safety Committee and Prize Committee, and coordinate set up/take down. Great Fun!

Clinic Volunteer

Assist during vision and hearing screening. Volunteers are occasionally needed to staff the clinic during special events.

Community Dinner

Works with the RAE PTA Community Dinner Chairperson to plan the menu, process tickets/money, and organize set up/clean up for dinner.

Community Outreach

Works with the Community Outreach Chairperson to assist with community events such as Food Drive, Used Eyeglasses Drive, Winter Coat drive, etc.

Computer Lab Volunteer

Assist classroom teachers (K-2nd grade) during 30-minute computer lab time. Basic computer skills required.

Curriculum Café

RAE’s Curriculum Café provides easy access of organized materials for classroom teachers. Volunteers are needed to help organize books, math manipulatives and science equipment.

DARE

Work with chairperson, Officer Michelle Owens and lead teacher to coordinate the 5th Grade DARE Graduation Ceremony. Duties include planning, preparing and working the event (decorations, refreshments and clean up).

Destination Imagination

Works with RAE staff member to organize teams of students and parent leaders to participate in a fun team challenge.

Directory

Works with the Directory Chairperson to collect information, type, proofread and distribute the RAE School Directory.

Donuts for Dads

Helps the coordinator plan the event, procure donuts and drinks, publicize, decorate, serve, and organize clean up after breakfast.

EPA Poster Contest

Works to help publicize the contest, collect entries, and recognize participants and winners.

Fall Fundraiser

Works to publicize collect forms & donations, process payments and help with incentives.

Office Volunteer

Volunteers are needed to work in the front office when staff is required elsewhere for meetings/special events.

Hands on Science, 1st – 5th Grade

Perform science experiments with small groups of 1st — 5th graders! Schedule and experiment materials are provided by the Grade Level Hands on Science Coordinator.

Hospitality

Assist with teacher appreciation, treats, luncheons, baking and food preparation, PTA general meeting snacks and other events.

Indoor Beautification

Works with the RAE PTA Indoor Beautification Coordinator to assist with decorating the teacher lunchroom, decorating for seasonal events, etc.

International Festival

Assist with planning/organizing RAE’s International Festival! Co-coordinators will be assigned to each continent; tour guides, decorators, and set up/clean up volunteers are also needed.

Junior Achievement

A program that exposes students to the concepts of business and societal responsibilities. Volunteers are needed to present 5 or 6 Junior Achievement lessons to RAE’s classrooms (one volunteer per classroom). All materials are provided; schedule is coordinated with the classroom teacher.

Library Volunteer

Works with the RAE PTA Library Chairperson to assist library staff with book circulation, shelving, check out and assisting children. Volunteers may also be needed for special projects requested by the librarian (e.g. Book Fair).

Masterpiece Art

Short-Term Commitment. Works with the RAE PTA Masterpiece Art Coordinator to present lessons on famous artists to RAE’s art classes. Lesson information is provided by the coordinator and RAE art staff.

Membership Drive

Works with the RAE PTA 2nd Vice President to assist with the PTA Membership Campaign.

Munchies for Moms

Works with Coordinator to help plan this event, procure muffins and drinks, decorate, serve, and organize clean up after breakfast.

Nominating Committee

Reports to the PTA President and Principal to present nominees for RAE PTA office.

Outdoor Beautification

Works with Coordinator to maintain/ improve RAE’s landscaping and make playground improvements.

Photographers

Attends various events to take pictures for the school yearbook, scrapbook, print articles and PTA website.

RAEnbow of Stars Variety Show

Works with Coordinators to plan, schedule, and decorate for the talent show.

Red Ribbon Week

Works with Coordinator to organize and plan the daily events of the week-long celebration.

Reflections Art Program

Volunteers work with the RAE Reflections Coordinator to publicize the contest, collect entries, locate judges, display entries and recognize participants.

School Banking Program

Work with RAE students on the WAMU Banking Program, which encourages the importance of saving! Volunteers assist with the school deposits, then take all deposits to Washington Mutual Bank.

School Store

Works with Coordinator to sell spirit items/trinkets. Volunteers help children select items they want to purchase — a fun way to interact with students of all ages!

School Supplies

Works with Coordinator to distribute pre-purchased school supply packets to RAE’s classrooms before the Pre-Open House. Assists/organizes school supply purchases for the 2006-2007 school year.

Specialties Workbaskets

Volunteers are needed to complete workbasket projects for Art, Music, PE, Special Education, Gifted/Talented, Challenge and other specialty areas.

Spirit Items

Works with Coordinator to order, distribute and sell spirit wear/items.

Spring Fundraiser

Works with Chairperson to promote ticket sales, decorate and collect donations.

Study Buddies

Volunteers work one-on-one or in small groups to assist children with math, spelling or reading. Teachers plan the lessons/activities.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Works with Hospitality Chairperson to plan Teacher Appreciation Week events and host the teacher appreciation luncheon.

Treasurer’s Committee

Assist PTA Treasurer with deposits at events involving receipts of cash and checks.

Tuesday Newsday Assembly

Volunteers are needed each week to assemble Tuesday Newsday materials and distribute them to the classrooms.

Web Page Coordinator

Update and maintain the PTA's current website throughout the year.

Workroom Copies

Works with the Workroom Coordinator to copy materials for teachers.

Yearbook

Works with the Yearbook Chairperson to collect or take photographs and create yearbook pages.

Young Audiences Performance

Works with the Cultural Arts Performance Chairperson to publicize the Young Audiences/Theater Under the Stars performances and provide additional assistance as needed.

Youth Protection

Works with the Youth Protection Chairperson to assist with child safety issues, coordinate DARE activities and graduation ceremony, and provide assistance with the Katy Council of PTA’s Safety Day.