Volunteer

There’s a lot you can do!
Any amount of time you can give is appreciated. Join our mailing list to receive emails about volunteer opportunities. 

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Volunteers MUST complete the district’s volunteer application form.
You don’t have to be super detailed or know all of the answers to the questions on the application. The most important thing on the application is the consent to a background check which is required by the district. Click the link to start the process. (There is a $21 voluntary fee to complete. If you cannot pay, no problem! Just indicate that on the form.)

Questions? Contact our volunteer coordinator volunteer@prairieviewpto.org


2024-2025 NEEDS

2024-2025 Committee Board & Chair Positions
Note: you do NOT need to attend PTO meetings to hold these positions and any position can be shared by co-chairs.

Open positions can be found here

Yearbook
Ongoing
Take pictures at school events, your child’s classroom, and/or work on the team to design pages. Flexible, help however you can. One more yearbook coordinator is needed for the 2023-2024 school year.
Learn more

Back to School Night
August 28, 2024 4pm – 6pm
Answer questions about Prairie View, help fill out directory info and promote volunteer opportunities at the PTO table.
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Back to School Lunchroom Volunteers
First week of school
Help students come in off the playground, wash their hands, get into the correct lines to go into the cafeteria, enter their lunch pin number, and find their table.
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Picture Day Helpers
September 17, 2024
Assist photographers by distributing forms and managing student lines.
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Open House at Prairie View
September 19, 2024 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Answer questions about Prairie View, help fill out directory info and promote volunteer opportunities at the PTO table.
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Back to School/Homecoming Picnic
September 27, 2024 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Assist with activities we have planned to make this a fun event to celebrate the first month of school.
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Fall Book Fair
October 10-15, 2024
Help set up, cashier, and assist students during conference week. Many short day and evening shifts available over several days.
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Fall Conference Meals
October 10 & 15, 2024
Box meals will be provided to teachers.
Get on the list for opportunities

Picture Retake Day Helpers
October 21, 2024
Assist photographers by distributing forms and managing student lines.
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Boosterthon Fun Run Helpers
November 4-12, 2024
Assist during our Fun Run fall fundraiser.
Get on the list for opportunities
Pledge during our fundraiser
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Hearing & Vision Screening
November 6 & 7, 2024
Assist health professionals in hearing and vision testing of students. Many short shifts available over a few days.
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Service Learning Project
December TBD
Activity TBD.
Get on the list for opportunities

Winter Conference Meals
February 11 & 13, 2025
Box meals will be provided to teachers.
Get on the list for opportunities

Winter Bookfair
February 11-14, 2025
Help set up, cashier, and assist students during conference week. Many short day and evening shifts available over several days.
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Family Fitness Night
March 21, 2025 5:00pm – 6:00pm & 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Assist our Phy. Ed. teachers and families with gym games. A great time for your family! You can sign up for a short shift while the kids have a blast!
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Carnival Planning
April, May
Our students FAVORITE event! Join the Carnival team and help plan the fun!
Contact carnival@prairieviewpto.org to get involved

Carnival
May 2, 2025 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Our students FAVORITE event! Join the Carnival team or simply work the event. Choose whatever interests you (and you’ll have many choices)!
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form

Staff Appreciation Month
Fridays in May
Help plan, donate or setup for a month of celebrations on every Friday for our wonderful teachers and staff!
Get on the list for opportunities

Spring Fling
DATE TBD
Fifth graders from all of the elementary schools join together for a great party at Central Middle School.
Get on the list for opportunities
* note: you must also complete the district’s volunteer form