Programs, Clubs, and Fundraising Positions
A chair person is responsible for leading a project from its inception to execution. This includes planning, execution and managing the people, resources and scope of the project. These can include programs, fundraisers and clubs. Each chair person will receive support from the appropriate Board Member.
For one-time volunteer opportunities - these take place throughout the year and will only last for a short time. You would be under the direction of a chair person and will be assigned a specific job. We will send out sign ups as these events are approaching.
*These are volunteer opportunities made available by the PTA. In addition, Laurel Park Elementary School provides volunteer opportunities within the school such as copy crew, media center and classroom volunteers. For more information on LPES volunteer positions, please contact your student's teacher.
For one-time volunteer opportunities - these take place throughout the year and will only last for a short time. You would be under the direction of a chair person and will be assigned a specific job. We will send out sign ups as these events are approaching.
*These are volunteer opportunities made available by the PTA. In addition, Laurel Park Elementary School provides volunteer opportunities within the school such as copy crew, media center and classroom volunteers. For more information on LPES volunteer positions, please contact your student's teacher.
| Position | Role Description |
|---|---|
| 5th Grade Graduation | Coordinate a team of parents from each track to assist with planning the graduation Prepare a slide show, prepare decorations, and organize a cake for the reception Recruit 4th grade parents to serve the cake at the reception |
| Advocacy & BAC | Help advise the PTA of opportunities to take a stand to support children at LPES, in Wake County, and in North Carolina Attend local District 9 quarterly meetings with our School Board Representative Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position works with the PTA President |
| Audit Committee | The audit committee will conduct a monthly review of this local PTA’s bank statements and supporting documents and shall sign an acknowledgment on the bank statements that the expenditures were consistent with the approved budget. Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |
| Beautification | Manage multiple projects throughout the school to keep LPES beautiful Help recruit volunteers for individual projects Organize smaller groups to work on projects throughout the year Oversee projects and keep within the budget and timeline Projects may include painting hallways, planting on school grounds, or adding to our playgrounds Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position works with the PTA President |
| Book Fair | Organize the Book Fair event held in the Media Center each year Recruit and coordinate volunteers for set-up, tear down and other roles Communicate and market the Book Fair Work with the Media Specialist and the PTA Treasurer for daily deposits Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Fundraising board member |
| Chess Club | Organize the Chess Club meetings Help recruit participants Recruit and Coordinate volunteers to run club meetings once a week Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Programs board member |
| Communications Committee | Maintain website and social media accounts Create and distribute the PTA newsletter, which will include (but not be limited to) PTA activities, fundraising results, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, membership, etc. Oversee the PTA Parent Ambassador Programs Create and distribute flyers for student folders |
| Cultural Arts & Author Visits | Attend the yearly United Arts Council showcase to select programs for the year Apply for the United Arts Council Grant Work with staff to select performers and dates Set-up Artist in Residence for 5th grade legacy project Manage payment of artist through United Arts Council Meet artist on day of the performance Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |
| Family Fun Night | Lead a team to organize and play the yearly Family Fun Night Recruit and coordinate volunteers for the event Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Fundraising board member |
| Family Movie Night | Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |
| First Lego League (FLL) | Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |
| Flyers | |
| Garden Club | Organize and run monthly club meetings Assist in recruiting participants and volunteers Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Programs board member |
| Gen. Fundraiser (Fun Run) | Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |
| GoPlaySave | Organize and deliver books and envelopes to students Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee Communicate with teachers, parents, and staff on the start of the program Answer questions that may arise Create a system to receive returned books and money Be sure that books are delievered when ordered Hand out awards to all participants Work with the GoPlaySave company This position will report to the Fundraiser board member |
| Kids Voting (Advocacy) | Work with the NC PTA - they will provide guidelines for you to follow Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Programs board member |
| Membership | Plan and execute a Membership campaign Create and maintain an updated Membership roster throughout the year and provide updates to the Secretary Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee Maintain the online membership page and online directory |
| Movement Club | Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |
| Nominating Committee | Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |
| Reflections | Communicate timelines and rules to participants Assist students with questions and ensure all pieces are returned in compliance Collect submissions and setting up a judging process Organize a celebration for all artists who participate and pass our awards Submit qualifying pieces to Wake County for judging Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Programs board member |
| School Supply Kits | Communicate and organize all order forms for School Supply Kit orders Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Fundraising board member |
| Science Fair | Organize and communicate dates and timelines to the Programs board member Work closely with the LPES Staff to organize volunteers and judges Purchase awards System to receive, judge, and aware entries Arrange lunch for judges Plan the details of the Science Fair Family Night Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Programs board member |
| Social Media | |
| Spirit Rock | Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |
| Spirit Night & Passive Fundraising | Share information on how to use the app to collect money for Box Tops (no longer physically collected) Share information on how to sign up for passive fundraising through grocery stores, etc Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Fundraising board member |
| Spirit Wear | Responsible for all Spirit Wear sales at events and order form campaigns (twice a year) Collect money and fulfill orders Maintain a stock of Spirit Wear by ordering through the vendor Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Fundraising board member |
| Staff Appreciation & Snack Cart | Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |
| STEAM Night | Responsible for partnering with teachers and the community to organize the STEAM Night Work with LPES Staff on timelines and communication plan Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Programs board member |
| Teacher Appreciation | Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |
| Trunk or Treat | Plan and organize the Trunk or Treat event Work with teams of volunteers to set up vendors for games and activities Oversee the purchase of prizes for games and contests Work with teachers to organize pumpkin decorating contest Communicate timeline with Programs board member Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position will report to the Programs board member |
| Walk & Bike to School | This event occurs twice a year Organize and encourage all students to take an alternative mode of transpiration to school Be present on both days with other parent volunteers Arrange fun activities in the meet-up location (park) Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee This position answers to the Programs board member |
| Website | |
| Yearbook | Send communications materials to the PTA Communications Committee |