First Things First: Volunteer Clearance
To protect the safety of our students, before you can volunteer in the classroom or around school, you must first obtain volunteer clearance from the District. Parent volunteers (Parents/legal guardians) and community members (non- parents) who wish to volunteer at any WCCUSD schools will need a state identification, passport or consulate card to apply. More info on the WCCUSD Volunteer Process.
Current Needs
Room Parents:
Being a Room Parent is a great way to get more connected to your child’s classroom and meet other families in your community. No experience needed, just some time and willingness to send a few emails! Reach out to Jon at roomparentcoordinator@hardingpta.org for more info!
Fall Carnival Volunteers – Sunday Oct 18 – We need everyone!
***The Harding Carnival is BACK!*** Games. Performances. Prizes. Way too much cotton candy (iykyk). The Carnival only happens because a whole crew of Harding families pitch in to make it happen, and we want you on that crew! There are tasks of all sizes. Find out more about the Harding Carnival. To reach the carnival team with questions or ideas, please email the Carnival Committee.
Ongoing Needs
- Staff Appreciation: Stock the Staff Lounge
Help keep the staff room stocked with coffee and sparkling water: this is a super easy way to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! Pick a month, sign up here, and we’ll be in touch with details including a short shopping list and reimbursement info (supplies are funded by the PTA). Questions? email almahony@gmail.com – also reach out if you are interested in coordinating this (very fun, easy) task next school year. - Recess/Lunch Volunteers
Recess and lunch volunteers help our kids eat, play, and problem-solve together, and they make a real difference in how smooth the day runs. Check out our Lunch Recess Volunteer Sign Up Sheet for more info. For questions, please email volunteer@hardingpta.org. - Walk-N-Roll Volunteers
Walk-N-Roll is a Contra Costa Transportation Authority sponsored program to encourage kids to bike/walk/carpool to school and earn charms every few trips they take. To get involved, check out the Walk-N-Roll Flyer. - In the Classroom
Assist individual students or small groups with reading, math, or science activities (contact your student’s teacher about classroom opportunities - In the Library
Staff the library (contact the Library Committee chair or your room parent – if you don’t know who your room parent is, ask your teacher.) - In the School Garden
Join a small crew of friendly parents who tend the school garden with the kids on Mondays 9:30am-11am. Email volunteer@hardingpta.org to connect you with the right folks! - At Home
Volunteer at home planning events, designing flyers, doing mailings, helping with e-news or website maintenance (for e-news or website: contact Comms Chair; for other ideas contact the Volunteer Coordinator) - Fundraising
Assist with flamingo flocking, the Spring auction, the walk/roll-a-thon or read-a-thon, etc.! or join the fundraising committee to collaborate on your own idea/event! Email the fundraising chair if you want to help! - School-wide Events
Chaperone field trips, help with a holiday event or the Spring Concert, etc. (contact the Volunteer Coordinator or your room parent.) - Translation
Translate written materials into foreign and sign languages (contact the Comms Chair). - Other Skills Needed
Whatever else you have to offer!
Questions?
We’d love to help you find a way to volunteer that works for your schedule and interests!