How to Volunteer

Coordinate food vendors, sports, crafts, and event details for the evening welcome-back picnic.

Plan the weekend trick-or-treating event with families in the BMES parking lot.

Coordinate a non-competitive science fair and evening STEM activities with families, staff, and local school groups.

Coordinate a family event connected to the book fair, including student activities and refreshments.

Reserve or rent bingo equipment, advertise, order food, purchase prizes, and coordinate staff bingo callers.

Coordinate the school-wide talent show, including running 2 after-school rehearsals.

Recruit volunteers for country tables, food tastings, cultural performances, fashion, crafts, and other global activities.

Coordinate the end-of-year geography competition for students in grades 3, 4, and 5 during the school day.

Plan the end-of-school-year carnival with inflatables, face painting, food trucks, a DJ, and activities.

Support the existing Bells Mill representative by helping share information from monthly meetings and updates that support student success.

Works with school and to share information about GT services and resources in the county and coordinate with teachers to ensure needs are met. Follows MCCPTA Gifted and Talented Committee for topics relevant to Bells Mill.

Provide information and support for families and staff, including coordination with teachers and MCCPTA special education topics.

Serve as liaison to enrichment providers, help select options, promote offerings, and ensure facilities are reserved.

Coordinate Bells Mill entries into the National PTA Reflections program and recognize all participants.

Develop the partnership with South Lake Elementary School, including service, student experiences, and community connection.

Collect photos from families and staff, coordinate with the school picture vendor, and help design yearbook pages and cover.

Coordinate the welcome-back breakfast for teachers during August pre-service week.

Coordinate a holiday lunch for staff and organize the parent-donation cookie buffet.

Coordinate recognition and appreciation efforts for staff.

Provide an appreciation gesture, such as ice cream or another treat, at the end of the school year.

Plan one or more summer playdates for incoming kindergarteners and families.

Plan school-wide morning breakfasts on the blacktop for students and parents.

Arrange tea and cookies at evening meetings with grade-level parents.

Support PTA membership and donation outreach so families can join, renew, and contribute.

Coordinate the Scholastic book sale, including setup, volunteer support, sales, cleanup, and proceeds for school books and supplies.

Coordinate the reading fundraiser, promote it within the school, and engage teachers to assist.

Coordinate fundraising nights at local restaurants or dessert shops.

Serve as liaison between the PTA and classroom room parents.

Help prepare and send the weekly PTA email newsletter.

Help share PTA updates through the PTA social media channels.

Assist the PTA board with the next fiscal year budget and the audit of PTA books. Budget work usually happens in spring; audit work happens in summer or early fall.

Update PTA bylaws on the required cycle. The current bylaws update date is Date TBD.