Open PTO Positions 2024-2025

Leadership, chairs and committee roles are available for members to bring their voice to the variety of programs and events PTO holds, and help shape the direction of the Whittier PTO.   These roles directly impact how we spend and where we invest our funds. 

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Leadership Roles

These are key leadership positions that require a variety of voices to better reflect our community, and are the only voting roles within the PTO which means they help shape the direction of the PTO. 


Co-President 2025-2026
This is an impactful and highly rewarding role in the PTO. You will oversee and coordinate all PTO areas of Engagement, Enrichment, Fundraising, Advocacy, DivCo, and Administrative Operations. This role bridges communication between school and community, connects families, and enriches student learning through opportunities and financial assistance. In this role, you will help to guide the PTO in it's mission in a thoughtful and intentional way. The President(s) supports all areas of the PTO Board, attends PTOC (PTO District-wide meetings) once per month, runs PTO Board (virtual, monthly) and Community Meetings (in-person, bi-monthly). Expect to commit anywhere from 2-4 hrs/wk. Time commitment is ideally split between two co-presidents. You will walk away a champion for the kids, a voice for the community, and develop a network of meaningful connections through the people you meet and work with.
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Mike Smith


Secretary
Attend meetings, take and post minutes, assist in some administrative tasks. 1-1.5 hours per month.
Secretary
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Katie Stipanovich
full


Co-Treasurer
Assist in: Budget Tracking, Allocation of Funds, Investment Planning, Administrative Tasks. Knowledge of Quickbooks is a plus. 1-3 hrs per month
0 out of 2 filled.


Co-VP of Communications (Rundown Newsletter)
This position can be performed from home and is part of the Communications team. .5-1 hours per week
0 signed up.


Co-VP Fundraising 2025-2026
Co-VP's of Fundraising works with parent committees to organize all fundraising events and are responsible for our fundraising budget. Some months are busier than others, but on average, about 1-3 hours per week.
1 signed up.
Signed Up: Courtney Tyler


Co-VP of Diversity 2025-2026
Schedule all DivCo assemblies once a month per year. Ensure PTO activities are inclusive and equitable. Decorate the display cabinet per monthly cultural theme.
0 out of 2 filled.


Co-VP of Green Initiatives
Calling all green thumbs and conservation leaders! We need you to revitalize our Green Team and motivate volunteers to maintain the garden, support school education events and help support harvest events. You will organize and lead our Garden Service Day and work with teachers and staff to connect students to the garden and Earth conservation efforts including recycling and composting. Estimated Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/month
1 signed up.
Signed Up: Yvonne Cikanek


Committees and Leads

These are typically event based positions or subject based roles like diversity that get together and bring ideas to the PTO leadership or manage events and programs


Adult Event Committee
The PTO will hold one annual adults only FUNdraiser event, and we are in need of team to build a fun and engaging event. Ideas are welcomed!
Committee Member
0 out of 10 filled.


Whittier at the Movies Committee
Whittier at the Movies is one of our most popular programs! We host 4 movies per year, once a month on a Friday (2 movies for Grades K-2 and 2 movies for Grades 3-5). We are looking for four volunteers to form a committee to lead the program. Tasks include choosing movies, purchasing and pricing out concessions, securing volunteers (posting a pre-made form on our website), collecting student RSVPs via Google Forms (also pre-made), and coordinating with the school on logistics.
1 out of 6 filled.
Signed Up: Shayla Bell


Book Fair Co-Lead
Are you inspired by books and sharing a love for reading? Then this may be just the right position for you! Train with well-seasoned volunteers to be involved with one of the most fulfilling volunteer roles in the PTO. It is the only volunteer position where you interact with not only the staff, as well as parents in the community, but every single student at Whittier.
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Kayla Hays
full


Coffee on the Blacktop Lead
We want to offer more casual opportunities for parents to gather and connect. We are looking for someone to coordinate the coffee/tea donations. Ideally, grade-level groups could adopt a monthly coffee-talk. We have many of the supplies, we just need someone to take over the planning!
0 signed up.


WISE Co-Lead
Come be a part of our WISE (Whittier IS Enriched) Team! This is our after school enrichment program where we offer a variety of classes to choose from. You would work closely with our amazing WISE lead to help with volunteer coordination, fielding registration inquiries, keeping snacks stocked and ensuring volunteers. This program is one of the main ways we enrich our students’ experience.
0 signed up.


Fun Fair Committee
Basically, do you like to throw parties? Then you will enjoy being on this committee! Coordinate Fun Fair activities and games, secure volunteers and prizes, plan out the layout of activities, price out budget and hire 3rd appropriate party vendors (i.e. Face Painter, DJ, Carnival Games, Balloon Animal Vendor, Food Trucks).
02/22/2025
0 out of 5 filled.


Spring Plant Sale Committee
Help coordinate online sales and work with a local nursery to purchase plants. Send postcards and lead volunteer efforts surrounding day of sale.
02/22/2025
1 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Amy O'Dea