Volunteer – SPMS PTA

STOP! If you are a parent or guardian of an SPMS student and you have not already completed the PTA FALL FORMS, please do so instead of completing this form.

Our children might be growing up, but they still need our support to ensure the best and richest middle school experience possible. There are many ways to get involved and volunteer at SPMS. View the opportunities HERE or below.

Questions? Contact PTA President, Megan Gardner

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Contact Information

Volunteer Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone

How Many Students Do You Have at SPMS?*

Elementary School(s) Your Students Attended*

Arroyo Vista

Marengo

Monterey Hills

N/A or Outside SPUSD

Student 1 Name*

First Last

Student 1 Grade*

Student 2 Name*

First Last

Student 2 Grade*

Student 3 Name*

First Last

Student 3 Grade*

Volunteer Opportunities

There are many ways to be involved at SPMS. Many of the events and programs (virtual or in person) we run would not happen without the time, dedication, and hard work of our fabulous volunteers. If you'd like to help out, please complete the form below. On campus volunteers will be limited to those who provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination at the main office.

I want to be on the general volunteer list for anything that comes up*

Yes, put me on the list

No thanks

Volunteer Choices

Please check all the programs you MIGHT be interested in helping with. We know that your circumstances and availability may change. CHECKING A BOX DOES NOT COMMIT YOU TO ANYTHING.

6th Grade Transition (Fall, Spring) - Help answer parents’ questions about transitioning to middle school and help the PTA find ways to help ease this transition for students and families.

8th Grade Promotion (All Year) - Help plan and decorate/set-up for the 8th Grade Promotion ceremony & associated events such as luncheons, dances, or parties. This has traditionally included the 8th Grade Winter Dance and Promotion Luncheon.

Book Fair (TBD) - Help staff and/or help plan and coordinate the annual book fair (online and/or in-person).

Community Service/Outreach (TBD) - Help plan and coordinate activities that allow SPMS students to engage with the greater South Pasadena community. The focus is on promoting connection through volunteerism.

Father's Follies (Feb/Mar) - We hope to bring back this beloved pre-pandemic tradition! We will need help with planning, talent recruitment, publicity, logistics, and hospitality for this hilarious variety show fundraiser. Even if you aren't able to help too much, check this off if you have experience with this event and could provide guidance.

Food/Hospitality Donations (All School Year) - Donating/arranging/preparing food for PTA events such as PTA coffees, PTA meetings, and Staff Appreciation events.

General Help/One-Off Tasks (All School Year) - Help with tasks such as moving, sorting, and distributing materials (for example).

Grant Writing (All School Year) - Funds are being cut from our schools. We can access financial assistance through companies and foundations, but we need people who know how to write the grants. Please help.

Graphic Design (All School Year) - Logo, flyer, spirit wear, and/or poster design for PTA or Boosters Club events.

Legislation (All Year) - Stay updated on legislation affecting our school and disseminate information via e-blast and/or at meetings

Library/Media Center Support (All School Year) - Extend the reach of limited staff by helping in the library/media center during the school day.

Lost & Found (As Needed) - Organize lost items and attempt to return items to owners where possible. Organize donation of items.

Mental Health Week (October) - Help plan and/or implement this week of hands-on activities designed to help our young people and destigmatize mental health. (Similar to Red Ribbon Week)

Office/Administrative Support (All School Year) - Help office staff and/or teachers with tasks such as copying and preparing paperwork.

Parent Education (TBD) - SPMS parent education offerings may include documentary screenings and presentations on relevant adolescent subjects such as mental health, social media and bullying. Seeking parent professionals to help plan and organize parent education programs and/or to speak as panel experts for post-screening discussion.

PE Uniforms & Locks Distribution (Aug) - Help distribute PE uniforms & locks.

Programs Support (TBD) - Work with our VP of Programs to help envision, plan and organize PTA programs for students and parents. Programs may include assemblies, parent education programs, and student enrichment and service programs.

Reflections & Art (Fall, as needed) - Reflections is an art contest sponsored by the National PTA. Volunteers solicit, judge, and present/display submissions in visual art, photography, music composition, dance choreography, film, and literature. If you are interested in supporting other art-related needs at SPMS, please also check this option.

Social Media (All School Year) - Create social media posts (Instagram and Facebook) with PTA input and manage social media accounts. We are open to MS or HS students (with parental guidance) taking on this role for community service hours.

Staff Appreciation (May and All School Year) - Plan Staff Appreciation Week events and activities (early May) as well as a few additional special meals or treats during the year.

Tech Support (All School Year) - Provide technical support (e.g. computer hardware or software issues, audio/visual set-up, etc.) for parents, students, staff, and volunteers. (High Schoolers are welcome to sign up)

Traffic Control (as needed) - Help move vehicles along at drop off and pick-up, particularly at the beginning of the year.

Translators/Language Support (All School Year) - Provide support for non-English speaking families (including sign language). Your information will be provided to the SPMS administration, main office staff, teachers, and counselors.

Vision & Hearing Screening (TBD) - Help organize students on annual testing days.

Volunteer Coordination (All Year, as needed) - Work with the PTA to help recruit and organize volunteers as needed for various programs and tasks.

Languages you can support*

Do You Have Ideas, Skills, or Resources?

Want to provide more information? Got skills or access to a business or service SPMS PTA might find useful? Do you have ideas for PTA programs or services? Please tell us more!

Volunteer Agreement

Your time volunteering is appreciated and is important to the students and staff of South Pasadena Middle School. Our goal is that your time at SPMS will be enjoyable and rewarding for you, the students, and the staff. It is our belief that the following standards for volunteers help to establish the respect and support that all of our volunteers deserve and build the kind of professional atmosphere that is important in a school setting.

Volunteer Expectations

✓ As an on-campus volunteer, I agree to sign in at the Main Office and obtain a volunteer tag. For safety purposes, this will enable staff and students to identify me as a school volunteer.
✓ I realize that my attendance is important and I will make every attempt to give 24 hours notice if I am unable to fulfill my commitment.
✓ I agree to maintain the confidentiality of all the students, teachers, administrative staff and volunteers that I work with and/or observe. Under no circumstances should the personal issues (behavioral, social, and/or academic) of children and staff members be discussed with anyone except the appropriate staff members in a proper setting.
✓ I agree to observe the NO recording, filming or photographing of any virtual/online sessions that I participate in with students or staff.
✓ I agree to follow the rules and procedures for the area for which I am volunteering.
✓ In the event of behavior requiring disciplinary action, I agree to speak with the child's teacher to explain the behavior so the teacher can handle the situation.
✓ I am required, while acting in a volunteer capacity, to report to the appropriate authority and the principal if I know of or reasonably suspect a student’s health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect.
✓ As a volunteer, I am here because I care about the children of this school and want to help in the educational capacity I have chosen.

Checking this box signifies that you clearly understand the expectations listed above.*

Even if you have not selected any volunteer choices at this time, we ask that you please agree to the terms in case you change your mind later in the year.

I have read and agree to the volunteer expectations

If another parent/guardian wishes to submit volunteer preferences, they may do so from the "Volunteer" menu on this website.

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