Coal Creek Elementary PTA
2022-2023 Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is an excellent way to get involved at Coal Creek. Click here to learn about Boulder Valley School District's volunteer policies and find links to complete your application and background check. Volunteering in the classroom usually begins in October, contact your student(s) teacher for details!
Check out the information below regarding various volunteer opportunities.
Sign up for volunteer opportunities at Coal Creek's Help At School.
Events
Jog-a-thon
Fall commitment. Support the biggest fundraiser of the year . Volunteers set-up, clean-up, serve water, punch tally cards, cheer, and count collected monies.
Vision & Hearing Screenings
One-day commitment in September. Assist district staff with annual hearing and vision screenings from 8am-12pm.
Movie Night
One-night commitment in the spring. Family friendly night movie in the Coal Creek gym. Advertise, set-up, and clean-up the gym. Assist with food and drinks during event.
Silent Disco
Fall commitment. Coordinate this fun event to bring the parent community together for a night of dancing and music.
Walk to School Day
BVSD schedule. Publicize event and procure goodies for participants.
Spring Carnival
Spring commitment. Coordinate this fun event to bring the community together.
Parade of Lights
Fall/Winter commitment. Organize and lead the Coal Creek entry into the Louisville Parade of Lights (December). This committee needs a chairperson and 2+ additional volunteers. Work with our music teacher, Rachel Cauley.
Art Fundraisers
Fall and spring commitment. Coordinate with the art teacher, Julie Talty, to promote artistry and raise funds for the art department. Support the Original Works fundraiser in the fall and the Art Show in the spring.
School Supplies
Collect order forms and distribute school supply boxes at the Meet the Teacher event in August.
School Photos
One-day commitment in September and April. Assist professional photographer on picture days.
Scholastic Book Fair
Fall and spring commitment. Opportunity for families and Coal Creel to expand their libraries. Help our librarian, Will Ostendorff promote, set-up, staff, cashier, and pack-up the fair.
Yearlong Opportunities
Yearbook
Take candid photos, develop and distribute yearbooks. Parent Lead per grade (K-5) ensures a candid photo exists for everyone in that grade.
Parent Partners
Liaison to new Coal Creek families. Organize mentor groups at the Kindie Orientation and set-up summer play dates.
Moo Caps
Collect milk caps from Longmont Dairy and submit for fundraising dollars.
Grocery Cards
Coordinate grocery cards with King Soopers, Alfalfa's, and Safeway, Promote to Coal Creek community and manage funds raised.
Garden Liaison
Assist teacher and garden coordinator with garden lessons. Leads help secure volunteers for each grade’s garden lesson.
Corporate Sponsorship
Acquire business sponsors to support our school, define recognition program, and manage advertisements.
PEN Representative
Promote the Parent Engagement Network events/ messages to Coal Creek. PEN provides resources and tools to protect your children and raise them to be successful in life.
Technology
Maintain PTA website and offer ways to streamline processes using technology.
Spirit Wear
Coordinate with vendor to select offerings, advertise with school community, assist in ordering and money collection and distribute Coal Creek clothing.
Dining for Dollars
Contact local restuarants to schedule events, Promote events.
Grant Writer
Identify and apply for grants for various needs in our school.
Weekly Opportunities
15 minute shifts per week. Help keep Coal Creek kids safe. Monitor crosswalks in front of school. Choose your day and AM or PM slot.
Work Room Volunteer
As little as one hour per week. Make copies, posters, cut and paste, and other tasks to assist busy teachers. Training on all equipment provided.
Monthly Opportunities
Staff Appreciation
Organize monthly events to show thanks to our faculty and staff. Provide meals during conference. Help with food preparation, set-up, clean-up, and delivery.