Looking to Volunteer?
Note: If you would like to volunteer at Jefferson Elementary in the classroom, or at a PTA event, you must first complete and submit a volunteer application and background check with the Everett Public School District. You can read the Everett Public School District's Volunteer Manual and you click below to complete the district volunteer application.
Volunteering Opportunities
Sign up now for the 2024-2025 Jefferson PTA Committees!
Event |
Dates |
Additional Information |
Popcorn Fridays Whitney K, Chair |
Once a month all school year |
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Recess with the DOGS Silas S, Chair |
Once a month all school year |
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Tissues & Treats Chair Needed, Committee Needed |
September 9th, 2024 9:15 am to 10:00 am |
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Thunder Fun Run PTA Board, Chair |
October 17th, 2024 |
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Fall Family Dance Lindsey K, Chair |
October 25th, 2024 |
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Holiday Basket Deliveries Lighthouse Cooperative, Chair |
November to December 2nd, 2024 |
Donation List will post in November |
Inchy the Book Machine Chair Needed |
Year round to give away books to students |
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Bingo Night Chair Needed, Committee Needed |
February 28th, 2024 |
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Conference Week Food to Teachers Chair Needed |
November 2024 March 2025 |
Sign up list to come |
Scholastic Book Fair Chair Needed, Committee Needed |
November 2024 March 2025 |
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Community Playdates Chair Needed, Committee Needed |
September 27th, 2024 April 25th, 2025 |
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Jefferson PTA Carnival Chair Needed, Committee Needed |
June 13th, 2023 |
Looking to chair an event? Email the Executive Board at [email protected].
Committee Needs
Committee |
Purpose |
Additional Information |
Awards Committee Chair Needed, Committee Needed |
Assist with PTA awards |
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Membership Committee Rachel F, Chair |
Enroll and Assist New Members |
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Backpack Foodbank Committee Chair Needed |
Helps operate our school foodbank |
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Yearbook Committee Jason D, Chair |
Create, sell, & distribute yearbooks |
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Reflections Committee Leanne H, Chair |
Assist with Reflections submissions |
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Appreciation Committee Chair Needed |
Coordinates the appreciation events |
Looking to chair a committee? Email the Executive Board at [email protected].
Need to be reimbursed for a PTA expense for one of our events? Fill out the check request form and turn it into the PTA mailbox at the school.
Need to be reimbursed for a PTA expense for one of our events? Fill out the check request form and turn it into the PTA mailbox at the school.
Why volunteering matters!
Dos and Don’ts for Dads Who Want to Volunteer at School
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
BY ERIC SNOW
It may be a little ambitious to say we are “Post-COVID,” but I think we can all agree that this school year has been an improvement over the enormous uncertainty we faced in 2020. Regardless of the challenges still facing us, one thing remains constant. Our kids need our active support and encouragement—at school and at home—now more than ever.
Studies show that children who have fathers or male role models involved in their education are…
Our conversation covered all sorts of things fathers and father-figures should consider if they want to volunteer, but James kept coming back to a single point—he felt that the number one thing any volunteer can do right now is to have their priorities in line. If your primary goal is to serve the kids and the school, then you need to abide by and work within whatever guidelines your school has provided. Teachers and administrators have tough jobs under the best of circumstances, and navigating the ever-challenging, ever-changing COVID-19 protocols has only made their jobs more difficult.
Here are just a few “Dos and Don’ts” for you to consider as a school volunteer, especially during these challenging times.
Do
Don’t
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
BY ERIC SNOW
It may be a little ambitious to say we are “Post-COVID,” but I think we can all agree that this school year has been an improvement over the enormous uncertainty we faced in 2020. Regardless of the challenges still facing us, one thing remains constant. Our kids need our active support and encouragement—at school and at home—now more than ever.
Studies show that children who have fathers or male role models involved in their education are…
- more likely to get better grades
- have better verbal and problem-solving skills
- do better on achievement tests; demonstrate a higher tolerance for stress and
- are more likely to have positive peer relationships.
Our conversation covered all sorts of things fathers and father-figures should consider if they want to volunteer, but James kept coming back to a single point—he felt that the number one thing any volunteer can do right now is to have their priorities in line. If your primary goal is to serve the kids and the school, then you need to abide by and work within whatever guidelines your school has provided. Teachers and administrators have tough jobs under the best of circumstances, and navigating the ever-challenging, ever-changing COVID-19 protocols has only made their jobs more difficult.
Here are just a few “Dos and Don’ts” for you to consider as a school volunteer, especially during these challenging times.
Do
- Ask how you can help! Especially during these times, schools need PTA members and volunteers need support. Even simply offering a listening ear might have more impact than you can imagine.
- Make volunteering a priority. Regular volunteers are some of the busiest people we know, and they always have somewhere else they could be. One of their superpowers is knowing how to prioritize their time to help others.
- Always follow the current volunteer guidelines of your district and school, especially regarding COVID-19. Remember that every decision and rule your superintendent, principal and teachers make is in serious consideration of your students’ safety.
- Set a good example for the kids. Be cheerful and encouraging. We hear from educators regularly that the current situation is adding additional stress on many students. Your influence can make a huge difference in the quality of their school day.
- Thank every person who works at the school when you have the opportunity. Certainly, the teachers and the principal, but also the secretary, school nurse, lunchroom staff and custodians. A simple “Thank you for everything you do for these kids,” will make a huge difference.
- Keep in mind that family engagement at school actually begins at home. Make time every day to ask your child about school. Be aware of their social, emotional and academic successes and challenges.
- Remember that the Teachers and Principal are your partners in your child’s education. Having a good relationship with them will make everything flow a little easier and contribute to the best possible outcomes for your child.
Don’t
- Underestimate the power of simply showing up and asking how you can help.
- The bottom line is this: Our kids need us. We can maintain and grow robust and effective family and community engagement in our schools, as long as we work together and keep the best interests of the kids in mind.
Our kids deserve the best educational conditions we can provide, and the support of moms, dads and grandparents will make a huge contribution to a positive and productive learning environment. Make the commitment to volunteer today!
Eric Snow is the president and co-founder of WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students).