WOLFTRAP VOLUNTEERING
Make an impact for our kids!
Volunteer efforts - big and small, one time or ongoing -
All are welcome and matter, now is the best time to get involved.
Are you interested in Volunteering? There are so many ways to volunteer with the Wolftrap Elementary PTA! Whether you have a large or small amount of time, we welcome your support. We have so many opportunities that include various levels of time commitments and a wide range of skillsets. Plus, we are a fun bunch and volunteering is a great way to meet new people and get involved with the Wolftrap community! Fill out this form - takes 2 mins tops!
Contact volunteer@wolftrappta.org with questions.
Volunteer Requirements
All volunteers must have a Photo ID/License to register when coming to the school. Unfortunately, younger children may not come to the school for volunteer engagements.
Come join the Book Fair Committee!
Email Bookfair@wolftrappta.org for location details!
Marketing and Communications Volunteers
Are you a marketing, communications, content creation, graphic design, or digital layout person-- if you are, we are looking for your help! Many hands make light work and we could use some extra folks pitching in with marketing, social media and communications efforts across all PTA initiatives. Do you have a little spare time to take on a small side effort with the PTA? We'd love to have you on our team and YES, we are a SUPER crew!
AIM Art
The Wolftrap PTA is so excited to revisit the Artist in the Making (AIM) supplementary art series for our students. AIM relies on parent volunteers working in the classrooms to help teach even our youngest students how to become life-long art lovers. We are gauging overall parent interest in helping with this program to better determine the number of lessons and overall AIM program we can roll out this year. https://forms.gle/yyJwHwutSxDBm3TV8
Talent Show Co-Chair
We would love to bring the talent show back to being an in-person, on stage, LIVE event this year, but the show is in jeopardy without a co-chair. Do you have theater, performance, stagehand or production experience OR are you a Wolftrap parent who loves this event and can't wait to see it come back? If yes! We are looking for you! If you are interested in co-chairing the 2023 Wolftrap Talent Show, reach out to President@Wolftrappta.org to see if it's a fit for you.
Teacher Workroom Support
Teacher Workroom Support is back! This PTA group, run by parents, is essentially a Kinkos for teachers to use. We provide clerical/administrative support such as making copies, cutting and laminating so that teachers can use their non-classroom time more effectively. If you are interested in helping out, please email teachersupport@wolftrappta.org for a quick training and a link to the signup genius. Initially, volunteer opportunities will be Tuesday afternoons, with possible expansion to Thursdays. You can volunteer for as little or as much time as you like -- anything helps!
Library Volunteers
The Library doors are OPEN! Mrs. Hardin's long term substitute, Mr. Dure needs our help with shelving and First Grade check out, among other things. Please visit the Sign Up Genius below to find a time that works for you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4fa4a72da4f94-wolftrap
Interested in Volunteering but Aren't Sure Where?
Want to participate but aren't sure where to fit in- we can help if you complete this quick online Volunteer Interest Form.
Want to learn more about the events and programs the PTA sponsors? Below is a brief summary of each along with the email to reach out to the Committee Chair.
| GENERAL SUPPORT |
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| Audit Committee audit@wolftrappta.org Volunteers needed to review the accounting and business records and financial statements of the Wolftrap Elementary PTA. Volunteers should have experience with accounting or auditing. Timeline: Fall |
| Communications communications@wolftrapptag.org Help put together the Wolftrap Connection, the joint school and PTA newsletter that gets distributed to parents. |
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Webteam Looking for new webmaster for 2023-2024 school year. |
| Library Coordinator library@wolftrappta.org Volunteers assist in students and staff check out material through the internal circulation system, shelve books and assist students in finding materials. Volunteers will be trained to use the circulation system and data entry for new materials if needed. The Coordinator sets up the volunteer signup and liaises with the librarian on needs. Timeline: ongoing |
| Nominating Committee nominating@wolftrappta.org Help find candidates for open board positions. This committee is partially filled and could use more members. |
| Original Works originalworks@wolftrapptag.org Help coordinate student artwork sale. |
| School Supplies schoolsupplies@wolftrappta.org Volunteer promotes school supply info to families and tracks orders in the spring. Also facilitates distribution in August. Minimum time commitment. Timeline: April/May, August |
| Spirit Wear spiritwear@wolftrappta.org Help find vendors, create flyers, decide on items to sell, and promote spirit wear drives. Facilitate distribution of purchased items. |
| Teacher Appreciation teacherluncheons@wolftrappta.org Coordinate monthly theme luncheons for teachers and staff. Work with office staff to set dates and assign grade levels. Prepare monthly menu, plan decorations, and oversee set-up/clean-up for each luncheon. The committee caters a lunch the day of Open House in the fall and the last lunch in June also. Timeline: ongoing one Friday per month |
| Volunteer Coordinator volunteer@wolftrappta.org Starting in the spring, coordinates all volunteers for PTA Chairs and Committees for the new school year in the fall. Implements an outreach campaign with room parents and former PTA Chairs to get as many positions filled as possible before the school year begins. Works with the PTA President/President-Elect on new Committee needs. Shares a spreadsheet with the PTA President/President-Elect/Webmaster listing filled/vacant volunteer positions. Keeps an up-to-date Committee and Chair list to reflect positions and needs. |
| Welcoming Committee welcome@wolftrappta.org The Welcome Committee chair is in charge of welcoming any new families to Wolftrap Elementary. He/she will organize a committee to create playdates throughout the summer for rising kindergarteners and 1st graders, and plan and implement the Welcome Coffee for new parents of Wolftrap. Timeline: as needed |
| Front Sign volunteer@wolftrappta.org Change out the lettering on the sign in front of the school to keep parents informed of important dates. |
| Yearbook yearbook@wolftrappta.org Helps in the promotion, planning, and execution of the yearbook. May require taking photos at school events or in classrooms. Timeline: ongoing |
| FUNDRAISING |
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| Membership and Friends of Wolftrap membership@wolftrappta.org Help promote parent and teacher membership for the PTA. Timeline: Fall and Spring |
| Wolftrap 5k & Fun Run funrun@wolftrappta.org The largest community and fundraising event for the school. Help secure sponsorships and coordinate elements of the silent auction. |
| AmazonSmile & Education Rebates rebates@wolftrappta.org Identify and communicate passive income opportunities for the school. Primary rebate programs include AmazonSmile, BoxTops, Harris Teeter, and Silver Diner. Timeline: Ongoing and Oct and Feb (Box Tops). |
| Dining for Dollars (Virtual: Take out Tuesday) diningfordollars@wolftrappta.org Help coordinate fundraising events at local restaurants. |
| After School Programs afterschool@wolftrappta.org Help determine which after school programs will be offered. Wolftrap after school classes include: Chess, Mixed Media Art, Running Club, and American Sign Language, to name a few. |
| Artists In Making (AIM) aim@wolftrappta.org Wolftrap’s own program that aims to make every student a lover of art! This in-classroom art program is taught by a group of volunteer parents using monthly portfolios featuring a specific artist, style or theme. Volunteers are needed to present information on the particular artist or subject and help children complete a hands-on related art project. Lesson materials, visuals and art project ideas are provided. Volunteers are needed every month and usually work in teams. No art background is necessary. Timeline: ongoing |
| Camp Invention camp@wolftrappta.org The Camp Invention Parent is the link between the PTA, the school, the county and Camp Invention. This person is responsible for securing building use as well as marketing and promoting the camp to full registration. Keeps track of students enrolling in Camp Invention. Acts as liaison between Wolftrap ES and the Camp Invention organization. Also assists the camp directors during the week of camp. Timeline: Ongoing from January, as well as a week in the summer. |
| Green Team gogreen@wolftrappta.org Organizes volunteers in the school lunches to help students learn what to recycle, donate, or throw away.Organizes volunteers to deliver donated food to a local food bank (Signup Genius available here). Work with school faculty to promote a green lifestyle. |
| Odyssey of the Mind odyssey@wolftrappta.org This after-school enrichment program provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students. Challenges range from creating an original performance to building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. Competes at local, state, and world level. Volunteers are needed to coach and co-coach the children, provide snacks, transportation, etc. Timeline: Sept - Mar |
| Reflections Art Contest reflections@wolftrappta.org The Reflections Program is a national PTA-sponsored arts recognition and achievement program. It provides a venue for students to create and be recognized for original works of art. Volunteer(s) needed to help promote, organize, and track the program. Timeline: Local Deadline of October and Reception in Spring |
| Safe Routes to School saferoutes@wolftrappta.org Lead organizer helps register Wolftrap for International Walk to School Day in the Fall and National Bike to School Day in the Spring. In the Fall, works with Wolftrap administration to collect school transportation data for Tally Week. Represent Wolftrap in meetings with other Vienna schools and manage participation in the Vienna Bike/Walk Challenge in the Spring. Volunteers are needed for Walking Wednesdays to help pick up coffee (Signup Genius available here). |
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Watch DOGS Signup Genius available here. Full Description of program here. |
| Wolftrap Gives Back volunteer@wolftrappta.org Liaison between Ms. May and the PTA regarding the school’s philanthropic activities. Reports to PTA what the school is planning and forwards information from parents offering suggestions that fall under philanthropy. Timeline: ongoing |
| EVENTS |
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| Wolftrap Under the Stars volunteer@wolftrappta.org This kickoff event of the year with music, food and outdoor activities at the school. Volunteers are needed for setup, takedown, and helping with games. |
| Pizza Bingo bingo@wolftrappta.org Organize volunteers and set up logistics. Collect small items for bingo winners. If desired, find raffle prizes to raise additional money. Timeline: October |
| Family Science Night volunteer@wolftrappta.org A night of science in collaboration with the Children's Science Center. Parents guide students through engaging, hands-on STEM activities. Needs a Co-chair this year (shadow with current lead) and new lead for next year. Multiple parent volunteers are needed the night of, watch for a Signup Genius. Timeline: early December |
| Book Fair bookfair@wolftrappta.org Volunteers needed to set-up and pack-up the Fair, help students with purchases, and help ring up sales. Watch for a Signup Genius for this event. Timeline: November |
| Cultural Arts Assemblies culturalarts@wolftrappta.org The Cultural Arts Committee brings the arts and sciences into Wolftrap, giving all students an opportunity to experience various mediums covering music, dance, art and science. The committee sponsors assemblies, programs, & evening cultural events. Timeline: ongoing |
| Skate Night skatenight@wolftrappta.org Organize Wolftrap's Annual Skate Night. Involves coordination with the ice rink, tracking registrations, managing volunteers, marketing and logistics. Volunteers are needed on the night of the event to help with check-in, manage music and serve food. Timeline: February |
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Talent Show Help coordinate this year's event, manage December preview, coordinate dress rehearsal, and set up, run and tear down the January show. No previous theatre experience needed, just a desire to see this year's show become the best one yet. We are a really fun committee, we just need a few more hands to help lighten the work load. Timeline: Dec/Jan |
| Edison Expo edisonexpo@wolftrappta.org The Edison Exposition is a PTA-sponsored non-competitive science fair that showcases science concepts, science experiments, and original inventions for students in grades K-6. Volunteers are needed to help with the Expo, advertise event and review student projects. Volunteers needed night of the event. Timeline: ongoing and March |
| Faculty Volleyball volunteer@wolftrappta.org Help coordinate with Louise Archer Elementary to plan a volleyball game and spirit activities for the faculty faceoff of Wolftrap v. Louise Archer. Look for a signup for night of volunteer needs for setup, cleanup, and concessions help. Timeline: January-March |
| Veteran's Day Celebration veteransday@wolftrappta.org Arrange display for the display case. Coordinate Wall of Valor posters. Help coordinate any needs with the school for the Veteran's Day Assembly. |
| Wolftrap Elementary 5K and Fun Run funrun@wolftrappta.org More than just a run, this is Wolftrap Elementary's largest community and fundraising event! There are multiple volunteer needs across three committees: Race, Event, and Fundraising. Race committees coordinate race-specific items, eg. race route, permits, timing services, shirts & medals. Event committee coordinates non-race activities such as food, Fun Zone, Cake Walk, and raffle. Fundraising secures sponsorships and coordinates a silent auction. Look for a signup for weekend of activities, such as registration, race monitors, aid stations, refreshments, and a host of other race logistics. Timeline: ongoing and April |
| World Heritage Night (alternates annually) worldheritagenight@wolftrappta.org This is an opportunity to celebrate Wolftrap's ethnically diverse community. Committee is responsible for the planning and execution of the event, which includes country displays, music performance(s), dance or storytelling, crafts, and food. Timeline: ongoing and May of every other year; alternates with Chinese New Year. Scheduled this year 2019-2020. |
| Chinese New Year (alternates annually) volunteer@wolftrappta.org Chinese New Year Celebration - Bi-Annual. Plan the Chinese New Year celebration. Alternates years with World Heritage Night. Next scheduled 2020-2021. |
