Volunteering - OGE PTA

 

Parents and community members are warmly invited to volunteer,

whether it’s for just half an hour or in a year-round role.

There’s always room for one more,

and we welcome everyone with open arms!

Opportunities 2024-2025

 

1. "Join the Grove" - Pledge to Volunteer

2. Why volunteer? 

3. Short term / one time spots throughout the year 

4. Classroom Volunteering Opportunities: 

5. Leading or helping a committee

 


1. "Join the Grove" - Pledge to Volunteer

If you're willing to volunteer for as little as half an hour or more but aren’t sure which opportunities best suit your skills or availability, or if you can’t commit in advance, please join our "Pledge to Volunteer" by signing up in our poll for the 2024-2025 school year. This will give you first access to open positions throughout the year. Volunteering in OGE - Register to Join the Grove and Pledge to Volunteer 

 

2. Why volunteer? Why is parent involvement important? 

Decades of research show it boosts student success, supports parents, and benefits schools. Here’s how: "When parents are involved"

Children are more likely to:

Parents are more likely to:

Schools see:
  • Get better grades and test scores
  • Attend school regularly
  • Have better social skills and behavior
  • Develop a positive attitude toward school
  • Complete homework and graduate
  • Feel confident in helping their kids learn
  • Be valued by teachers
  • Higher teacher morale
  • Better parent support
  • Stronger community reputation
   

 

3. Short term / one time spots throughout the year 

 

 Which event?

 When?

Tentative

 What can I do? 

 What spots are available?

Time consuming

Tasks or skills needed
Registration July   1-2h  organization 
Open House 7/30  Signup 1-2h   
Grandparents luncheon   signup 1-2h  hospitality 
Walking Wednesday fall 9/3-11/19  Signup  35mins   
Picture day helpers  8/29      
 Movie Night Fall October   Signup 1-3h   
 Picture retake day        
 Fall Fest October   Signup for 5th grade families    
 Literacy parade        
Book Fair Fall 11/17-21  Signup   1-3h   
 Fun Run  Oct / Nov  Signup 0.5-3h   
Thanksgiving Luncheon 11/19  Signup   1-2h   
 Holiday Luncheon December  Signup   1-2h   
 Family Dance January  Signup   1-4h   
 Career Day     1-2h   
Spring book fair  March  Signup   1-2h   
International Night March  Signup 2-4h  
Movie Night Spring March  Signup   1-3h   
 Walking Wednesday Spring March-May Weekly volunteers and prizes donations  35 mins  
Field Day  May Signup 1-2h  

  

 

4. Classroom Volunteering Opportunities: 

Sign-ups for classroom volunteering open during the Open House through your homeroom's sign-up sheet. Opportunities include Room Parents, Coordinators, Wonderful Wednesday (a teacher appreciation lunch organized by your grade), the Class Holiday Party and End Of The Year Party. To participate, please contact your homeroom teacher and check for available spots. 

 

5. Leading or helping a committee:

check out our General Signup 

Volunteer Opportunities Include (not an exhaustive list):

Art Reflections Coordinator

Math Superstars Helper

Yearbook Coordinator

Event Photographers

School Tours

Fun Run Committee

Walking Wednesday Coordinator

Family Dance Committee

Finance Committee

Movie Night Coordinator

International Night Committee

Spirit Night Coordinator

Book Fair Committee

Field Day Committee

Lost and Found Coordinator

5th Grade Committee

Legislation/Advocacy

Teacher Appreciation Committee

Hospitality Committee

Gardening Coordinator

Social Media Coordinator

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 Membership is $10 per member. Join us! Help support OGE, DeKalb District PTA, GA PTA, and National PTA as one voice in the effort to improve education for all students. Membership gives you voting rights at any PTA general meeting. You also enjoy great discounts, locally and nationally. When you go a step further and volunteer to help with events—or join our board— you set a fine example for our students to follow, and greatly encourage our teachers and staff.