VOLUNTEER

we need you!

We need your help! Ellis PTA is always looking for volunteers to lead or help with events and programs.

tips for first-time volunteers

To volunteer in the classroom or on campus with students, you'll need to complete a volunteer application through the Sunnyvale School District.

All volunteers must have the following to be cleared:

Completed volunteer form
TB clearance
Fingerprinting (this is required for all volunteers who wish to chaperone field trips or read in the classroom and only needs to be done one time and covers all children in the family.)

Reminder: Please confirm any volunteer services with the principal, teacher or PTA before you begin. All volunteers coming to the Ellis campus during school hours must sign in and out at the main office every time they are on campus. Thank you for your attention to this important procedure.

Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities:

Please contact info@ellispta.org if you are interested in volunteering for any of these positions:

Special Ed Liaison: We are looking for a parent of a child in special education at Ellis who would like to share your ideas for how our events and programs can be more inclusive.
Direct Appeal Coordinator: We are looking for someone to run our direct appeal fundraising campaign in the fall (September to December). We need to raise $25,000 from direct donations from parents and corporate matches to fund PTA events and programs for the school.
Reflections Art Competition Coordinator: We are looking for someone to lead the Reflections art competition at Ellis from September to October. Training and support will be provided by the California PTA.
Project Cornerstone Co-Lead: Our current Project Cornerstone lead is looking for a bilingual parent to be a co-lead to expanding Spanish-language lesson plan support.
Project Cornerstone Volunteer Readers: Help Ellis students build their understanding, respect, and compassion for fellow classmates. Project Cornerstone is an initiative run by YMCA Silicon Valley to build strong school communities. You will have access to lesson plans and books to read to students once a month. We are looking for both English and Spanish readers for every classroom!
You Are The Artist (YATA) Volunteer Teachers: Bring more art into your student's classroom by volunteering for this program. Each trimester you will be provided with a two-session lesson plan, art supplies, and support--for a total of six sessions over the course of the school year. Sign up with your student's teacher during Open House if you'd like to volunteer.
Grant Writer: We’re looking for someone to search for grant opportunities that meet the PTA executive board priorities. The person would also plan a process for grant applications within the Ellis community.

Event Volunteer Opportunities

All events need publicity, budget management, coordination of volunteers, coordination with the school and district. Events need plenty of volunteers approximately a month prior to the event up to the day of the event.

Movie Night
Trunk or Treat
Winter Wonderland
Family Picnic
Walk-a-thon Fundraiser
International Night

If you're interested in any of these volunteer opportunities, please email info@ellispta.org.

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