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VOLUNTEER TODAY!The PTSA is Irvington's largest volunteer organization.
Please raise your hand and help the PTSA run programs and provide services that enrich the educational experience of every student in our school system! |
A list of volunteer opportunities and descriptions are below. Please sign up by filling out the form on this page, or by downloading the paper form and submitting it. Thank you so much for your support!
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Volunteer Opportunities & Descriptions
For a list of Committee and Program Chairs and their e-mail addresses, click on: Chair Page
Opportunities
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District
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Dows Lane
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Main Street School
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IMS
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IHS
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Descriptions
Authors & Illustrators: Accompany authors and illustrators as they speak to students; help coordinate the sale and distribution of their signed books.
BFF/Families in Need: Work with the IUFSD Social Worker and Irvington Recreation Department to facilitate need-based giving in the community throughout the year.
Book Fair: Assist with setting up and arranging books, collecting money, and helping students in book selection. Fall (DL/MSS) Spring (IMS/IHS)
Eyes on Art: Present discussions in the classroom on a selected artist’s work and the elements of art. No prior art training is necessary – volunteers will be trained. Fall & Spring
Diversity & Inclusion (new for 2018-2019): Help organize and run events and programs to promote diversity and inclusion in the IUFSD community.
Gifts & Goodies: Help distribute flyers, collect order forms/checks & distribute orders for the fundraiser. Fall
Graduation Reception: Help organize, set up and clean up reception following the high school graduation. Volunteers also needed to provide food donations. Spring
Harlem Wizards: Help with set up and work at the exhibition basketball game between the Harlem Wizards and Irvington’s school faculty. Fall
Hospitality: Provide baked goods for Open House in September and lunch for Staff Appreciation Day in May. Fall & Spring
International Culture (new for 2018-2019): Help organize and run events and programs to promote international culture in the IUFSD community.
Legislative Strategic Advisory: Help educate and inform the PTSA and the community about state, federal and local policies that affect our students.
Library (Dows Lane): Assist with Birthday Book Club and FIR (Fall into Reading) activities. Ongoing
Library (MSS): Assist with Birthday Book Club, Parent/Child Book Club and PARP (Parents As Reading Partners) Night. Ongoing
Membership: Help recruit members online and at events and coordinate membership data with the NYS PTA.
New Families: Organize get-togethers and school breakfasts to help families new to the district meet other families. Fall
Photo Day: Help move students through individual and group photo shots. Fall
Preschool Carnival: Help plan, coordinate and run activities before and during the day of the event. Spring
Safe Routes to School/Walking School Bus: Help plan, coordinate and run the walking school bus program.
Science Fair: Help plan, coordinate and run the district-wide Science Fair. Ongoing
Shopping Fundraisers: Help promote and coordinate the PTSA Amazon Smile program, the Box Tops program, and the DeCicco's Rewards program.
Special Needs: Assist with informational meetings and events. Ongoing
Spelling Bee and Geo Bee: Help plan, coordinate and run the Bees. Fall and Spring
Spirit Wear: Help sell a new, colorful line of Irvington spirit wear at school and community events throughout the year. Ongoing
Spring Luncheon: Help plan, coordinate and run the luncheon. Spring
Square 1 Art: Help with compiling and distributing order forms and child-created artwork in this nationally recognized craft program. Spring
Student Directory: coordinate with district, PTSA Exec Committee and printer to facilitate this helpful communication tool
Talent Show and Art Gallery: Help organize talent, coordinate rehearsals, help run the actual show, sell snacks, and distribute programs at this MSS evening event. Curate an art gallery for art created by MSS students. Gallery is open during the week of the talent show. Fall
Used Book Sale: Help organize the community used book sale; sorting books as donated and/or helping the days of the sale. Winter & Spring
Voter Registration & Education: Encourage potential voters to register and vote on election days in person or by absentee ballot Registration efforts are throughout the year at community events & voting day efforts include visual and written reminders to vote. Coordinate candidate panels as needed. Ongoing
Winter Festival: Share your ideas and help with boutique, activities, performances, and community participation. The first Saturday in December at the Main Street School. Winter
Yearbook: Coordinate with the yearbook company, promote the sale of the yearbook, and organize its distribution.
6th Grade Greek Day: Help set up, decorate and/or serve food at the Greek Day Event. Spring
8th Grade Moving Up Reception: Help organize, set up and clean up reception following moving-up ceremony. Spring
BFF/Families in Need: Work with the IUFSD Social Worker and Irvington Recreation Department to facilitate need-based giving in the community throughout the year.
Book Fair: Assist with setting up and arranging books, collecting money, and helping students in book selection. Fall (DL/MSS) Spring (IMS/IHS)
Eyes on Art: Present discussions in the classroom on a selected artist’s work and the elements of art. No prior art training is necessary – volunteers will be trained. Fall & Spring
Diversity & Inclusion (new for 2018-2019): Help organize and run events and programs to promote diversity and inclusion in the IUFSD community.
Gifts & Goodies: Help distribute flyers, collect order forms/checks & distribute orders for the fundraiser. Fall
Graduation Reception: Help organize, set up and clean up reception following the high school graduation. Volunteers also needed to provide food donations. Spring
Harlem Wizards: Help with set up and work at the exhibition basketball game between the Harlem Wizards and Irvington’s school faculty. Fall
Hospitality: Provide baked goods for Open House in September and lunch for Staff Appreciation Day in May. Fall & Spring
International Culture (new for 2018-2019): Help organize and run events and programs to promote international culture in the IUFSD community.
Legislative Strategic Advisory: Help educate and inform the PTSA and the community about state, federal and local policies that affect our students.
Library (Dows Lane): Assist with Birthday Book Club and FIR (Fall into Reading) activities. Ongoing
Library (MSS): Assist with Birthday Book Club, Parent/Child Book Club and PARP (Parents As Reading Partners) Night. Ongoing
Membership: Help recruit members online and at events and coordinate membership data with the NYS PTA.
New Families: Organize get-togethers and school breakfasts to help families new to the district meet other families. Fall
Photo Day: Help move students through individual and group photo shots. Fall
Preschool Carnival: Help plan, coordinate and run activities before and during the day of the event. Spring
Safe Routes to School/Walking School Bus: Help plan, coordinate and run the walking school bus program.
Science Fair: Help plan, coordinate and run the district-wide Science Fair. Ongoing
Shopping Fundraisers: Help promote and coordinate the PTSA Amazon Smile program, the Box Tops program, and the DeCicco's Rewards program.
Special Needs: Assist with informational meetings and events. Ongoing
Spelling Bee and Geo Bee: Help plan, coordinate and run the Bees. Fall and Spring
Spirit Wear: Help sell a new, colorful line of Irvington spirit wear at school and community events throughout the year. Ongoing
Spring Luncheon: Help plan, coordinate and run the luncheon. Spring
Square 1 Art: Help with compiling and distributing order forms and child-created artwork in this nationally recognized craft program. Spring
Student Directory: coordinate with district, PTSA Exec Committee and printer to facilitate this helpful communication tool
Talent Show and Art Gallery: Help organize talent, coordinate rehearsals, help run the actual show, sell snacks, and distribute programs at this MSS evening event. Curate an art gallery for art created by MSS students. Gallery is open during the week of the talent show. Fall
Used Book Sale: Help organize the community used book sale; sorting books as donated and/or helping the days of the sale. Winter & Spring
Voter Registration & Education: Encourage potential voters to register and vote on election days in person or by absentee ballot Registration efforts are throughout the year at community events & voting day efforts include visual and written reminders to vote. Coordinate candidate panels as needed. Ongoing
Winter Festival: Share your ideas and help with boutique, activities, performances, and community participation. The first Saturday in December at the Main Street School. Winter
Yearbook: Coordinate with the yearbook company, promote the sale of the yearbook, and organize its distribution.
6th Grade Greek Day: Help set up, decorate and/or serve food at the Greek Day Event. Spring
8th Grade Moving Up Reception: Help organize, set up and clean up reception following moving-up ceremony. Spring
