Volunteering: Ways to Get Involved at Colvin Run

PTO Volunteer Position

Description

Art Plus Leads x2

Coordinate the art plus program for all grade levels. Once a month, each grade does a project based on an artist that is being taught. Responsible for ensuring that each grade level lead understands the project and has the supplies to carry out the project in each class. 

Math Counts

A national enrichment, club and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement. It inspires excellence, confidence and curiosity in U.S. middle school students through fun and challenging math programs. Students are selected for the competitive MathCounts Team mid-year based upon their performance in the MathCounts Club.

Science Olympiad A

A national non-profit organization dedicated to creating a passion for science learning by bringing science to life through Olympic-style events and encouraging development of teamwork and cooperative learning strategies among students. Challenges are aligned with the curriculum for various grade levels. 

Odyssey of the Mind

An international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state and World level.

Movie Night Set Up

Help to set up before the start of movie night and to man the concessions and food stands.

Bingo Night Chair

Hosted in February, the Bingo team buys prizes, advertises the events, handles registration and facilitates two sessions on Bingo night.

Talent Show Chair x2

Usually occurring in April, the committee manages all aspects of rehearsals and two nights of talent demonstrations including event marketing, registration, etc.

Box Tops/Loyalty Programs

Responsible for promoting, organizing and managing the Box Tops Drive held in both the Fall and the Spring.  Coordinate with vendors to set up any school rewards programs to help raise money for our school. All work done remotely.

Golf Tournament Chair

Responsible for organizing and working with other elementary schools on the community-wide Golf Tournament held in the Spring.  Responsible for recruiting volunteers and working during the tournament.

Tennis Tournament Chair

Responsible for organizing and working with other elementary schools on the community-wide Tennis Tournament held in the Spring.  Responsible for recruiting volunteers and working during the tournament.

Silent Auction Chair – Business Donations

Responsible for  soliciting auction items from local businesses and working with volunteers from other elementary schools on the community-wide silent auction held in March.