Baker-Butler PTO Volunteer Page

Get involved...volunteer your time... it's your school! Here are some volunteer opportunities that are typically available every year. If you are interested in any of these activities, please notify one of the PTO Officers.
Art Print Presenter	Present famous works of art in the classroom. No art training necessary. (2 hrs./month)
Art Print Committee	Assist in planning and implementing an Art Print Program.
Art Teacher’s Asst.	Assist in the Art classroom. No experience needed. (Special need K-1)
Assemblies Committee	Review and choose presenters, set up dates, send out flyers and write thank you notes.
Assist Teacher from home	Sort, cut materials for class bulletin boards/projects etc.
Book Buddies	Work one-on-one with students on reading skills 2 times a week. Total time - 45 minutes per week. Training provided.
Book Fair	Week long book fair. Assist with set up, orders, restocking and/or take down.
Book Swap	Students swap up to 10 used books. Assist with book collection, swap and/or clean up.
Bulletin Board Committee	Update the PTO bulletin board at least 5 times/year, decorate and display info.
Cafeteria Volunteer	Adults willing to come consistently for 1 hr shifts from 11:45-12:45 to assist Kindergarteners going thru lunch line. See Cathy Benish.
Child Care Coordinator	Coordinate childcare for PTO meetings and other parent functions.
Computer Help	Assist students/teacher during computer class.
Family Events Committee	Organize various “family” events throughout the year.
Field Day Committee	Work with PE Teachers to organize events and volunteers.
Fundraising Committee	Investigate various fundraising options and make recommendations to the PTO.
Gift Wrap Fundraiser	OUR BIGGEST FUND RAISER- volunteers needed to send out ordering info, collect/process orders and distribute wrapping paper in October.
Gifted and Talented Asst.	Help teacher on a regular basis with copying, special projects, classwork, etc.
Gifted Advisory Committee	Serve as an advocate for Gifted Ed. Attend 5 meetings yearly. (2 year commitment)
Grants Committee	With staff, write grants to get $ for assemblies, equipment and/or materials.
Home Room Parent	Communicate classroom needs to other parents, recruit classroom volunteers, organize parties and special events.
Hospitality	Volunteer to supply food/drinks for staff appreciation and special days.
Hospitality Committee	Organize staff appreciation lunches and treats throughout the year.
Language Program	Investigate and implement an after-school foreign language enrichment program.
Library Help	Help librarian on a regular basis shelving books, filing, etc.
Lunchroom Help	Assist and monitor children in the lunchroom.
Nominations	Recruit volunteers to fill vacant PTO positions.
Music Teacher’s Asst.	Assist Music teacher by making copies and/or setup and clean up at performances.
Music Teacher’s Asst. (Piano)	Volunteer to play piano for chorus and various events throughout the year.
Office Help	Help with filing, copying, distributing mail, answering phones etc.
Parent Council Rep. (1x/mo.)	Attend monthly meetings
Party/ Project Supplier	Send in drinks, refreshments, paper goods or materials as needed by classroom teacher.
PE Teacher Assistant	Assist with various clerical chores and special events.
PTO Patron Committee	Solicit Patron contributions from non-active PTO members.
Publish Student Writing	Help from home or in the classroom to type and assemble books created by the children.
Resource Teacher’s Asst.	Commitment to help Reading , Speech, and/or Special Ed. teachers on a regular basis.
School Board Parent Rep.	Attend monthly School Board meetings and report to PTO
School Enhancements Committee	Help improve landscaping, playground, improve student gardens etc.
School Store	Help student’s order, sell and collect money from in-school store. Open 2 mornings/week.
School Store Chairperson	Work with current Chairperson to prepare for next year.
Special Activity - Classroom	Assist in the classroom when needed for special activities and/or projects.
Special Activity - School Wide	Help with school activities such as school pictures, Science Fair and other activities.
Special Ed Teacher’s Asst.	Help teacher on a regular basis by assisting in class, copying, special projects, etc
Spelling Bee	For 3rd-5th graders. Volunteers needed to set up, judge, pronounce or bring refreshments.
Weekly Classroom Volunteer	A weekly, biweekly, or monthly commitment to assist in classroom.
Yearbook	Help teachers & students create, publish and distribute a yearbook.

We are also looking for a few teens/young adults who would be willing to do community service work caring for children during our PTO meetings and other parent activities. If you know someone who might be interested, please let us know.