Get Involved
Get Involved
Park Avenue Elementary runs on volunteers — there’s a place here for every schedule and skill set. Your membership is the key that unlocks volunteer opportunities at all our amazing events! Whether you have an hour a month or an hour a week, becoming a paid member empowers you to make a hands-on difference in our children’s school year. Let’s do this together!
6th Grade Committee
Help make our 6th graders’ final year at Park Avenue unforgettable! The 6th Grade Committee plans and coordinates all special senior events, including the end-of-year celebration and yearbooks. It takes a team to send our students off in style—click below to see our upcoming plans and how you can get involved.
Volunteer Opportunities
Book Fair Committee
- Coordinates with the book fair vendor.
- Creates the volunteer schedule.
- Promotes the event to families.
- Oversees setup, sales, and breakdown.
- Reconciles inventory and financial reports.
Date & Time
Thu 10/8: 8:50 AM – 2:20 PM
Fri 10/9: 8:50 AM – 1:05 PM
Setup: Wed 10/7, 3:30 PM in the Gym
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers must be PTA members. Not a member yet? Join the PTA.
Fall Festival 🍂🍁🎃
Our in-school Fall Festival takes place on 10/14! Each grade will enjoy a rotating session of autumn games, seasonal crafts, and festive activities throughout the school day.
- Help supervise games.
- Assist with activity and craft stations.
- Time slots are broken down by grade, so you can sign up during your child’s scheduled time.
Date & Time
Wed 10/14: During the school day
Sessions rotate by grade at Park Avenue Elementary
Volunteers Needed
Parent volunteers needed for each grade’s time slot.
Auction Committee
- Plans and organizes the annual auction.
- Solicits donations and sponsorships.
- Coordinates baskets, raffles, and auction items.
- Manages volunteers, event logistics, and setup.
- Works with the treasurer to ensure proper handling of funds.
- Provides a final event report and recommendations.
TBD
Volunteers Needed
Apply below for more info
Holiday Shop Committee
- Organizes the holiday shopping event.
- Coordinates vendors or merchandise.
- Schedules volunteers.
- Assists students with shopping.
- Handles inventory and event wrap-up.
Date & Time
TBD
Volunteers Needed
Apply below for more info
Field Day Committee
- Assists school staff in planning activities.
- Organizes volunteers and equipment.
- Coordinates refreshments (if applicable).
- Oversees event logistics and cleanup.
Date & Time
TBD
Volunteers Needed
Apply below for more info
Talent Show Committee
- Plans auditions and rehearsal schedules.
- Coordinates performers and stage management.
- Arranges sound, lighting, and decorations.
- Manages volunteers and event-day logistics.
Date & Time
TBD
Volunteers Needed
Apply below for more info
Family Fun Night Committee
- Selects activities and entertainment.
- Coordinates food vendors and games.
- Organizes volunteers.
- Promotes the event and manages setup and cleanup.
TBD
Volunteers Needed
Apply below for more info
Teacher Appreciation Week Committee
- Purpose: Plan and coordinate activities that recognize and celebrate teachers and school staff during Teacher Appreciation Week while staying within the approved PTA budget.
- Develop a Teacher Appreciation Week theme and schedule of events.
- Coordinate with the school principal and administration to avoid scheduling conflicts.
- Plan daily appreciation activities, meals, snacks, gifts, or treats.
- Solicit donations and sponsorships from local businesses (when approved).
- Recruit and coordinate parent volunteers.
- Purchase supplies, decorations, and appreciation gifts within the approved budget.
- Coordinate setup, decorating, serving, and cleanup for all events.
- Communicate volunteer opportunities and donation requests to families.
TBD
Volunteers Needed
Apply below for more info
Technology Committee
- Purpose: to assist with keeping website up to date with events and news blasts.
- Possible create an app that has all links available to our social media as well as givebacks and sign up sheets.
- Responsibilities discuss and go over things with Corresponding secretary as well as presidents.
- Assist with monthly newsletter as well as email blasts for upcoming events.
Date & Time
TBD
Volunteers Needed
Apply below for more info