McKinley Volunteer Opportunities - 2026/27

The PTA Volunteer Program is one of the best ways that parents can support the students and staff at our school.

Please review the brief descriptions of each volunteer area and indicate your preliminary interests. Your contact information will then be forwarded to the PTA board member or committee chair that is pulling together that activity and they will be in touch with you.

Thank you for volunteering!

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Join the PTA Board!

We have crucial openings on our board, and welcome parents who are interested in stepping up in these highly impactful ways. The commitment, in addition to fulfilling the duties of these roles, include attending monthly executive board meetings via Zoom. 

If you are potentially interested, please complete the form and follow up with an email to president@mckinleypta.com

 

1st VP of Literacy and Education
3rd VP of Fundraising
General Volunteer Opportunities
Communications Committee
Newsletters / Flyers / Facebook, etc.
Fundraising Committee
Library Volunteer
Assist in the school library and with literary events throughout the year
Welcome Back Picnic
Volunteer at our back-to-school picnic in September
Partnerships
Develop business partnerships in our community that will support our PTA through donations.
Spirit Wear
Help with sales and marketing.
School Beautification and Sustainability
This committee manages the school’s green initiatives and works to maintain the plants and trees around the school
Hospitality Team
Assist with baking and/or set-up for various PTA events and teacher appreciation celebrations throughout the school year.
African American Support Group (AASG)
English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC)
Class BBQ's
Help plan the end-of-year classroom BBQ!
I have a special talent/interest in
Committees for Special Events
Bike-It Walk-It Days
Help McKinley succeed in having the highest participation district-wide! Join the planning committee or help at the event
Haunted House
Join the team that builds our haunted house
Reflections Art Show and Competition
Facilitate the PTA-sponsored, annual art project.
Literacy Night
Harvest Festival
Be a part of the planning and/or volunteer to help at this October event.
Talent Show
Got talent? Help lead our students in the annual talent show.
Book Fair
Help organize and set up the spring book fair. One to two hour shifts are available.
International Day
This community event shows off our school’s unique diversity. Join the planning committee
Staff Appreciation Week
Planning starts after spring break. The committee needs 1-2 co-chairs and several parents to work with local businesses to cater a special meal each day (breakfast or lunch). We need a committee of 4 to 5 people to plan (inc 1-2 co-chairs), and will circulate a sign-up genius to find parents to help setup, cleanup, and pickup food orders.
Jog-a-thon
March 8, 2025. Help make McKinley's biggest fundraiser a success!
Grade Level Volunteer Opportunities
T-K Room Parent
Room parents act as a liaison between the classroom teacher and parents. They help to organize class events throughout the year and communicate school news to parents.
T-K Volunteer
Help in my child's classroom and/or with T-K events throughout the year.
Kindergarten Room Parent
Room parents act as a liaison between the classroom teacher and parents. They help to organize class events throughout the year and communicate school news to parents.
Kindergarten Volunteer
Help in my child's classroom and at Kindergarten events throughout the year
1st Grade Room Parent
Room parents act as a liaison between the classroom teacher and parents. They help to organize class events throughout the year and communicate school news to parents.
1st Grade Volunteers
Help in my child's classroom and/or at 1st grade events throughout the year
2nd Grade Room Parent
Room parents act as a liaison between the classroom teacher and parents. They help to organize class events throughout the year and communicate school news to parents.
2nd Grade Volunteer
Help in my child's classroom and/or at 2nd grade events throughout the year
3rd Grade Room Parent
Room parents act as a liaison between the classroom teacher and parents. They help to organize class events throughout the year and communicate school news to parents.
3rd Grade Volunteer
Help in my child's classroom and/or at 3rd grade events throughout the year
4th Grade Room Parent
Room parents act as a liaison between the classroom teacher and parents. They help to organize class events throughout the year and communicate school news to parents.
4th Grade Volunteer
Help in my child's classroom and/or at 4th grade events throughout the year
5th Grade Room Parent
Room parents act as a liaison between the classroom teacher and parents. They help to organize class events throughout the year and communicate school news to parents.
5th Grade Events - Party, Culmination
Help in my child's classroom and/or at 5th grade events throughout the year.