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.

Click here for current needs: UPDATED 2020-2021 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE HERE

Contact volunteer@wolftrappta.org with interest or 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.

GENERAL SUPPORT
	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.
	Webteam webmaster@wolftrappta.org Maintains the wolftrappta.org website by adding and deleting content when prompted by the committee chairs in the PTA.
	Directory directory@wolftrappta.org The directory committee compiles the directory from a database system, edits the data, sells advertising, and distributes the directory. Responsible for the print and online versions. Goal to print directory by November.
	Room Parent roomparentcoord@wolftrappta.org Assist your child's teacher with class parties, and organizing volunteers for field trips, special events,special class projects and activities. There are several roles in the Room Parent Team, including Room Parent, Class Lead Room Parent, Grade Lead Room Parent, and Grade Treasurer. The Room Parent team liaises with the teacher, helps with parties and activities, and ensures that all parents are given an opportunity to participate during the year. The Coordinator communicates to each Room Parent about school issues. Timeline: ongoing
	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
	Technology Committee technology@wolftrappta.org Help drive the status of current technology in the school.
	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
	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.

PROGRAMS

	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 everystudent 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).
	Watch DOGS watchdogs@wolftrappta.org Help inform dads and other father-figures of this volunteer opportunity at the school. Dads sign up to volunteer one whole school day to promote a safe environment, discourage bullying, and gain insight into their child's school day. Hold Pizza Night in the Fall and Donuts for Dads in the Spring. Timeline: Ongoing
	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
	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
	Talent Show talentshow@wolftrappta.org 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.