Open PTO Positions 2026-2027

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 2-6 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.

As part of our mission the Whittier PTO, the VP/co-VP(s) of Engagement, looks to further support students and families by connecting students, families and adults of Whittier with events and programs outside of school. As one of our more visible and impactful roles, the Engagement is best suited to an individual that likes to connect people, is interested in finding ways to connect kids and their interest and is excited to find ways to connect adults together to further their connection to the school. The Engagement lead is responsible for coordinating the back to school bash, the end of the year bash, monthly meetups and events. They will also support the engagement of our new Kindergarten families, attending events and creating ways for those families to connect to Whittier.

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

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

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.

We need help planning our annual beginning-of-year grade level playdates! These typically have happened at the Whittier playground on a Saturday or Sunday in September, and we're hoping to do them from the 12th to the 19th. The Kindergarten playdate will be held in August before school starts and already has a dedicated planner!

We have a number of free family events on the calendar this year, including a picnic at Taylor Park in October and return trips to Urban Air and Fleetwood Roller Rink. Help make sure these are well-organized for fun family time!

We have a handful of adults-only events to figure out details for. At least one of these will be at One Lake Brewing to coincide with the GRC's "Parents Night Out", but we'll need help figuring out the rest. Will it be trivia? Karaoke? Bring your ideas!

The PTO will hold our annual adults only fundraiser event on Feb. 6, 2027, and we are in need of team to build a fun and engaging event. This year's theme is Mardi Gras!

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.

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

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).

The BTS Bash will be held on the Whittier blacktop after school on Sept. 11 this year. We'll have lots of specific volunteer slots for day-of help closer to the date, but for now we'll need help planning the event!