Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteers are the heart of our school community. Whether you can give an hour or a day, your involvement helps create a better learning environment for our students. If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions, please sing up or reach out to the WTPA at wtpadna@gmail.com. We’re always in need of helping hands throughout the year, and there are countless ways to connect and make an impact.

WTPA is 100% Volunteer Operated. Join us in making a difference!

Room Parent

Support your child's teacher, coordinate class activities, and keep parents informed. Assist with classroom needs, communicate important updates, and organize parent volunteers. It's a rewarding way to be involved and build community. Enrollment details will be provided by the room teacher during Back to School Night, or you can sign up using the button bellow.

Room Volunteer

This is a fantastic chance for parents who want to be more involved in their child's classroom experience. There are many ways to volunteer throughout the year, such as helping with holiday celebrations like Halloween and Christmas, assisting with end-of-year parties, chaperoning field trips, or gathering photos for the yearbook. Additional opportunities may arise based on specific classroom needs. The room parent will keep you informed about available volunteer roles as the year progresses. Involvement on demand.

Fun Run Fundraise

We’re looking for enthusiastic parent volunteers to help with our Fun Run, an exciting annual fundraising event where students run laps to support our school. Your role will include helping with planning and coordination before the event, setting up and cleaning up on the day, and providing on-site support during the run. It’s a great way to get involved and support our school community while having fun with the kids! Wednesday, October 16th, school hours

Fall Community Picnic

Come join us to prep for the first big event of the school year! We need volunteers to help plan, set up and clean up. Also, if you have a hidden talent or want to contribute in anyway, please let us know! Friday, September 6th, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Fall Harvest Mingle

We’re excited to celebrate harvest festivals from around the world, and we need your help! Volunteers will assist with planning, prepping, and cleaning for this vibrant school community event. Join us in making this celebration special with delicious food, lively music, and fun arts and crafts. Your support will ensure a memorable experience for everyone. Thank you for contributing to our school community! Friday, November 15th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Spring Mingle

The Spring Mingle Volunteer will assist with planning, preparation, and on-the-day support for our community celebration of spring festivals from around the world. Responsibilities include helping to organize activities, setting up decorations, preparing materials, and assisting with food stalls, arts and crafts, and attendee guidance during the event. Volunteers will also help with post-event clean-up and take-down. Date TBD, May 2025

Book Fair

Be part of our Book Fair team! Help with organizing, setting up, and running the event. We welcome all volunteers with a few hours to spare before and on the event day. It’s a great way to contribute and support our cause! Week of March 31st, including Wednesday, April 2nd, 6 - 7:30 pm during Open House

Mustang Round up

As a Mustang Round Up volunteer, you'll contribute to the success of our annual end-of-year gathering by taking on various tasks. Depending on your role, you might help with planning, preparation, set-up, and clean-up. Volunteers will also assist with kids' activities, food arrangements, music, and other program elements. Each volunteer's efforts are crucial in making this event memorable, especially with our traditional cake auction, and in bringing the community together for this special celebration.

Campus Garden

Our Wade Thomas School Garden program thrives thanks to the dedication of our volunteers. As a garden volunteer, you'll help maintain and enhance our garden, engaging with students through fun projects and activities. Your role involves weeding, working on various beautification projects around the school, and contributing to a vibrant, welcoming campus for everyone. Your involvement makes a significant difference in enriching our students' educational experience and improving our school environment.

Campus Beautification

Spring Campus Beautification Day is an annual event where we come together to beautify our school grounds. As a parent volunteer, you’ll have the chance to get involved in various tasks such as painting, gardening, and general repairs. It’s a wonderful opportunity to contribute to our school community, meet other parents, and make a positive impact on our campus. Your help will make a big difference, and we’d love to have you join us for this rewarding day of service!

Yard Duty

As a parent volunteer for yard duty, you'll help supervise students during lunch breaks. There's no need to register in advance—just come to the school around lunchtime, sign up at the office, grab a volunteer vest and medical kit, and you're ready to assist. Your support is greatly appreciated and you can help out as often as you'd like.

Safe Routes to School

We're looking for parent volunteers to support our Safe Routes to School program. Volunteers will assist with the monthly Walk and Roll prize table and join us for safety task force meetings held three times a year. Your help will make a big difference in keeping our students safe and encouraging them to walk and roll to school. If you're interested in contributing, we'd love to have you on board! Once a month

Faculty and Staff Appreciation

As a parent volunteer for Faculty and Staff Appreciation, you'll help prepare, set up, and clean up for appreciation lunches and breakfasts. Your support will ensure that our staff enjoys a well-organized and heartfelt event. Throughout the year, especially Staff Appreciation Week May 5th

School Assemblies

Join us to celebrate global cultures! As a Parent Volunteer, you’ll help with planning and/or presenting assemblies that highlight global holidays and traditions. Your involvement will bring exciting cultural experiences to our students. If you're passionate about sharing diverse cultures, we’d love to have you! year round, Wednesday morning assemblies 8:30 - 9 am

DEIB Classroom Representative

Liaise with the DEIB task force members at Wade Thomas to coordinate, support and encourage awareness and celebration of diversity in your classrooms, through the class parties, classroom cultural celebrations, and diverse and inclusive gatherings and initiatives.

WTPA Website

Do ou love design and have a knack for websites? Join us as a volunteer to help elevate our online presence with your creative touch.

Science Friday

Join us as a parent volunteer for Science Friday at the elementary school! Help inspire young minds by assisting with hands-on experiments and encouraging a love for science. Your support makes a difference!

Are you a parent with a Special Talent?

Got a special talent? We invite parents to share their unique skills to enhance our school programs. Whether you're an artist, musician, chef, or have another special ability, let us know how you can contribute. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact and enrich our students' experiences. Reach out and let us know how you can get involved!

Field Trip Driver

Throughout the school year, there will be various opportunities to volunteer as a field trip driver. Whether it's a trip to a museum, park, or another exciting destination. Teachers or room parents will reach out when these opportunities arise. For more information on how to get involved and the requirements for becoming a volunteer driver, please visit our school website. https://www.rossvalleyschools.org/volunteering

Overnight Field Trip Chaperone

To volunteer as an Overnight Field Trip Chaperone, please check out RVSD website https://www.rossvalleyschools.org/volunteering

Wade Thomas Green Team

The Wade Thomas Green Team helps our school go green by reducing waste, recycling, and keeping our environment clean. This fall, we’re focusing on cutting down waste and recycling, with spring dedicated to protecting and celebrating our Earth. Parents are welcome to volunteer and support our efforts! Contact us at wadethomasgreenteam@gmail.com