Volunteering: Ways to Get Involved at Colvin Run
Are you looking for ways to get involved? We've got you covered! From opportunities in the classroom to school wide events there are so many ways to participate at Colvin Run and make a difference in your child's elementary school experience! Please join us!
PTO Board Leadership
Starting in January, please email VP of Membership at membership@crespto.org if you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for a position on the PTO Board.
Room Parents
Room parents play a crucial role at CRES assisting the teachers, coordinating class enrichment activities, organizing parent volunteers for classroom support and keeping parents connected to their children's classes. Contact the Room Parent Coordinator for more information.
Student Volunteers
If you're in 8th grade or above and interested in volunteering at a Colvin Run event, please sign up here and we will reach out to you!
Classroom Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering in your child's classroom is super easy. Review the descriptions of in-class volunteer opportunities below. Contact your child's room parent to volunteer. If you need your room parent's contact information, please email roomparent@crespto.org or your child's teacher.
Art PlusArt Plus is a PTO sponsored, volunteer driven, art enrichment program for all grade levels that enables students to display creative and innovative thinking. Time commitment: 1-2 hours each lesson; 2 lessons per year Usually 3-4 volunteers needed per class
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Class Parties/EventsThis can be as simple as a pizza party or more involved such as an end of the year party or a grade level event. Time Commitment: 1-5 hours per event/party Depending on your involvement, the scale of the project and the number of volunteers
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Class-specific JobsSome teachers have class specific jobs that need volunteers, such as: reading, writing, at-home work, etc. Time Commitment: 1 hour per week depending on the job
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Service Learning ProjectsService Learning Projects (SLPs) provide students a variety of practical opportunities to demonstrate compassion through charitable activities, such as: Wolf Trap clean-up, sneaker and bike drives, or making gift baskets for assisted living residents. Time Commitment: 1-5 hours depending on your involvement, the scale of the project and the number of volunteers. Usually 1 project per grade per year
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SpecialsSpecials include a variety of activities (both PTO and non-PTO sponsored) including art, computer lab, STEAM lab, foreign language, etc. Time Commitment: 1 hour per week Note: specials and needs vary by grade
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