Hutchison PTA - Volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities

Homeroom Parent: Parents: Act as a liaison between the teacher, classroom parents, and the PTA. Will assist the teacher and the PTA in making phone calls to parents within the classroom when help is needed.

Translators: Parents: Provides written and spoken translations to parents. We are in need of translators to help close the communication gap between parents and the PTA.

Ways and Means: Chair: Oversees the fund-raising activities to meet our budget. Plans and organizes the fall and spring fundraiser.; Volunteers: Assist the Chair in coming up with new fund-raisers. Helps collect, tally, and distribute orders.

Bingo Night: Co-Chair: Assist Chair in overall event management; Volunteers: Assist the Chair in planning, organizing, and collecting of prizes. Helps with the set-up and break down of the event and food/beverage sales. B I N G O fabulous night!

International Night: Chair: Plans and organizes this event, including finding volunteers to represent different cultures. Oversees the set-up and break down of this event.; Volunteers: Creates a display with items representing their country. Provided ethnic food characteristic of their culture. Creates performances showing their cultural heritage such as dances, songs, and a fashion show. FUN Family event representing our multicultural Hutchison community.

Movie Night: Chair: Plans and organizes this event, including securing the movie permit. Oversees the set-up and break down of this event.; Volunteers: Assists the Chair with the set-up and break down of this event. Helps sell popcorn, snacks, and beverages. Another FUN family night.

Sixth Grade Recognition: Chair: Plans and organizes the 6th grade end of school year party. Organizes the set-up and clean up of the event.; Volunteers: Assist the Chair with the planning and shopping of the event. Helps with chaperoning. Provides food and drinks. Helps with the set-up and break down. The 6th Grade Recognition is held during the day so that all 6th graders can attend.

Special Education Representative: Parent: Acts as a liaison between the teacher, the parents, and the PTA, providing information and support. Networks with other Special Ed representatives. Provides a list of parent support groups. Parent should be sensitive to the educational, social, and emotional needs of the special ed. student and their families.