Open PTO Positions 2025-2026

This position works with event leads to outline communications planning. This role also can post information on our Facebook Pages and potentially expand social media efforts. This role can be performed from home and is part of the Communications team with the Rundown Newsletter lead and the Webmaster.

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.

Schedule all DivCo assemblies once a month per year. Ensure PTO activities are inclusive and equitable. Decorate the display cabinet per monthly cultural theme.

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

The Paw Store--which is run by Whittier staff and supported by volunteers from PTO--is one of Whittier's student behavior incentive programs. Students earn "paws" as a reward for positive behavior, then get to "spend" those paws on fun toys, classroom supplies, and other items at the Paw Store once a month. This role would lead the coordination of parent volunteers to work at the Paw Store and act as a liaison between the Whittier staff lead (Ms. Kate Herron) and those parent volunteers. This role would also assist in managing inventory of prizes and help set up and take down the store on its monthly open date.

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!

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.

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.

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).

Help coordinate online sales and work with a local nursery to purchase plants. Send postcards and lead volunteer efforts surrounding day of sale.