Thank you your for visiting the "Volunteers" tab! 
The volunteer opportunities will continue to be added to this tab as they become available so please continue to check back for ones that may fit into your schedule.

Why Volunteer?:
The number one reason people don't volunteer is because no one asked them. Well, we are asking for you to please be involved! Your time and knowledge is needed and wanted by our staff and students. The diversity of our community and the experiences that can be shared with our students is valuable. Whether it's a little time or a lot of time on campus or at home, WE NEED YOU! We could not do it without you!

2 Hour Pledge:
Please consider giving Way just two hours of your time.  If each parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt or loved one volunteers just two hours of time, each of our programs will run beautifully. 

Find a niche that you love and be a part of the workings of Barnesville Elementary.  Your help is important and appreciated. Most importantly, studies have shown that involved parents have successful students. Watch your children thrive while you stay a part of their school lives! Below you will find types of volunteer opportunities:

CHILD CARE CHAIR & VOLUNTEERS: 
Line up 1-2 teens to help with childcare during monthly meeting Line up a room for childcare with a teacher for monthly meeting. 
Work Time: Monthly  NOT NEEDED DUE TO COVID

PUBLICITY CHAIR / FACEBOOK COMMUNICATION & VOLUNTEERS: Update PTO Facebook Page Take photos at PTO events Send press releases / alert newspaper or hang posters, etc. around town for events.
Work Time: As needed

STUDENT OF THE MONTH PRIZES CHAIRS(S) & VOLUNTEERS: Design t-shirt late August/early September Order t-shirts Schedule and put on student of the month party in May.
Work Time: September and May

DONUTS FOR DAD / MUFFINS FOR MOM: Coordinate both dates with principle Order/purchase donuts/muffins for events, along with purchasing drinks and paper products needed Get flyer made and advertising done for event Organize volunteers to serve/help out during event Work with school custodians/office staff on set up for event work with school cooks on being available for event, coffee making and supplying other needed items. 
Work Time: Early Spring, April (Dads) and May (Moms)

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT CHAIR(S) AND VOLUNTEERS: Coordinate with Principle for a date Get flyer/advertising to Cindy early August to be mailed with "Back to School packets." Decide on menu Order/purchase food & paper products Line up volunteers to work dinner work with membership chair for PTO sign-up table
Work Time: August & night of event

FUNDRAISER CHAIR(S) AND VOLUNTEERS: Sign contract with fundraising company Coordinate with cookie rep for selling and delivery dates Coordinate with cookie rep to attend Back to School Night Coordinate with Principle for delivery dates and location Distribute sale flyers to students Collect flyers from students Coordinate prize money for top sellers & time with principle to present award and money  Help schedule volunteers for delivery date
Work Time: August, September & October

TEACHER CONFERENCE MEALS CHAIR(S): Decide on menu & communicate with Publicity Chair about advertising needs on Facebook Purchase (thru PTO) or receive donations for paper products Find volunteers to bring needed items Be available to for setup of meal/or coordinate setup help day of conference
Work Time: mid-October/early November; and mid-February/early-March

YEARBOOK CHAIR(S) & VOLUNTEERS: Work with Scherling Photography (or company of choice) to assemble yearbook Collect photos from teachers & activities throughout the school year Distribute order forms to students Distribute yearbooks.
Work Time: School year - emphasis in February & March

COMMUNITY PICNIC & VOLUNTEERS: Decide on desired type of booth Communicate with Main Street to make sure idea is okay and not taken already Organize volunteers for event night.
Work Time: July and event night

PARA/TEACHER/ADMIN ASST/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK CHAIR(S): Purchase desired gifts for each teacher or group gift Distribute gifts during appropriate National week.
Work Time: January and May

PTO BULLETIN BOARD CHAIR(S) & VOLUNTEERS: Coordinate with officer personnel to get supplies for set up Update at least monthly to keep up to date on current events of PTO.
Work Time: Monthly

STUDENT DIRECTORY CHAIR(S) & VOLUNTEERS: Send letters home with all students Compile information Copy & assemble directories Distribute directories.
Work Time: September until project is complete

Thank you again for helping make our school a success!