Volunteer Opportunities
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PTO VOLUNTEERS: you must complete a CORI check ASAP.
They are valid for 3 years. Call the main office (978) 534-7756 to get yours started!
They are valid for 3 years. Call the main office (978) 534-7756 to get yours started!
SPRING DANCE: volunteers needed for Thursday, May 30
There are multiple ways to help, including:
STILL NEEDED! EVENT SETUP (4-7 p.m.) sign up here>>
setup decorations in cafeteria, hallway, and gymSTILL NEEDED! DRINK DONATIONS (3-5 p.m. OR 5-7 p.m.) sign up here>>
we're looking for MINI waters 24-packs (x24)STILL NEEDED! SNACK DONATIONS (3-5 p.m. OR 5-7 p.m.) sign up here>>
we're looking for cases of pre-packaged snacks - crackers, chips, etc. (x40)
There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes to get our events off the ground. Planning committee members may assist with organizing volunteer sign-ups, making decorations, ordering supplies or food, delegating tasks, making community connections, soliciting donations, creating advertising & signage and more! Plus it's a great way to make connections with fellow Northwest families! Interested in helping with this event? email NorthwestPTO@gmail.com
SPRING DANCE: volunteers needed for Friday, May 31
There are multiple ways to help, including:
STILL NEEDED! EVENT SETUP (3-6 p.m.) sign up here>>
finalize decorations in cafeteria, hallway, and gym, setup ticket table, setup snack table, etc.FRONT ENTRANCE (5:30-8 p.m.) sign up here>>
monitor entry & scan tickets / check-in guests, distribute wristbands at entry, distribute favorsSNACK TABLE (5:30-8 p.m.) sign up here>>
facilitate free snack / drink distributionFLOATERS (5:30-8 p.m.)
assist where neededNEED ONE MORE! "HISTORIANS" / PHOTOGRAPHY (5:30-8 p.m.) sign up here>>
taking photos throughout the event, especially at specified "photo op" spotsDANCE FLOOR VOLUNTEERS (5:30-8 p.m.)
monitor the dance floor area, making sure guests are safe and having fun!STILL NEEDED! CLEAN UP CREW (8-10 p.m.) sign up here>>
many hands make light work!
There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes to get our events off the ground. Planning committee members may assist with organizing volunteer sign-ups, making decorations, ordering supplies or food, delegating tasks, making community connections, soliciting donations, creating advertising & signage and more! Plus it's a great way to make connections with fellow Northwest families! Interested in helping with this event? email NorthwestPTO@gmail.com
FIELD DAY: volunteers needed for Thursday, June 6
There are multiple times to help, including:
GRADES 1-2 (8:45-11:30 a.m.) sign up here>>
help run the field games for students to playGRADES 3-4 (12-2:45 p.m.) sign up here>>
help run the field games for students to play
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD 2024/2025
Northwest PTO is looking to fill remaining positions on the executive board for the 2024-2025 school year. Elections were held at the April 23, 2024 PTO meeting. VACANT POSITIONS: Assistant Treasurer and Fundraising Coordinator.
"PTO" stands for "Parent Teacher Organization" and we welcome any parents or guardians of Northwest Elementary students to get involved! While anyone can volunteer, PTO Board members are volunteers who commit to serving for at least 1 school year (the treasurer position commits to 2 years). Board members are also responsible for co-chairing at least one event per school year.
If you are interested or would like to nominate someone who you think would be a great candidate, please fill out a nomination form. A member of the Nominating Committee will contact all nominees. Please contact a current PTO board member or a nominating committee member with any questions you have about the offices and process. See the current PTO board >>
How can I get involved?
We can't do this without you and we are so grateful for all our volunteers! There are many ways to help...
Short on time? Here are little ways to make a big impact: voice your ideas, share connections, make decorations, bake cookies, distribute flyers, solicit donations, write thank you notes, participate in our fundraisers, etc. We welcome any and all support!
Share your feedback. We're all ears! We're always looking for the best way to serve our Northwest Community. Got ideas, thoughts or opinions? Fill out our current survey here >>
Attend a meeting. We typically meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Northwest Cafeteria (find meeting dates on our calendar). We try to keep meetings to about an hour. We discuss upcoming plans, review our budget, answer questions, and connect with you! There's no commitment required to attend! Miss a meeting, but want to stay informed? View our recent meeting minutes >>
Join a planning committee. There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes to get our events off the ground. Planning committee members may assist with organizing volunteer sign-ups, making decorations, ordering supplies or food, delegating tasks, making community connections, soliciting donations, creating advertising & signage and more! Plus it's a great way to make connections with fellow Northwest families! Interested? Come to a meeting or email NorthwestPTO@gmail.com to learn more! If you have any special talents, skills, connections or supplies that may be helpful, let us know! Together we can make fun and memorable events for our Northwest community!
Volunteer at an event. There are a variety of events we run each school year. Some happen during the school day, some might be at night or on the weekend. We try to setup a variety of "part-time" shifts to accommodate everyone's schedules (and to allow time to enjoy the event with your student)! Have a little extra time to give? You could volunteer as an event chairperson and run an event with the support of the PTO board.
Volunteer for event setup or cleanup. Can't commit during an event? We could always use help before and after!
Any more ideas? Reach out: NorthwestPTO@gmail.com
Join the PTO Executive Board
Northwest PTO recently held elections for the 2024-2025 executive board. "PTO" stands for "Parent Teacher Organization" and we welcome any parents or guardians of Northwest Elementary students to get involved! While anyone can volunteer, PTO Board members are volunteers who commit to serving for at least 1 school year (the treasurer position commits to 2 years). Board members are also responsible for co-chairing at least one event per school year.
volunteers at Pasta Supper 2022
volunteers at Pasta Supper 2022
volunteers at Pasta Supper 2022