Consider becoming a Family Ambassador for your child’s classroom. Family Ambassadors (FAs) connect with the classroom teacher and help organize volunteer opportunities. They also organize grade band playdates with the FAs of the other classroom(s) in the same grade, and coordinate gifts for the teachers during winter holiday season and teacher appreciation week in May. Each grade can have multiple Family Ambassadors to support the classroom!

Estimated commitment is 1 hour per week, or 4 hours per month.

If interested please email face@viewlandsptsa.org

Help support the Viewlands Orcas Care Closet! This important resource provides essential items like clothing, hygiene products, household goods, sleeping bags, and snacks to students in need. VEPTSA is seeking a volunteer to help organize donations, manage the Amazon wishlist, and communicate the closet’s current needs to the community. Must be an SPS approved volunteer to support the closet onsite. This is a great way to make a difference in the well-being of Viewlands students!

Estimated commitment is 1 hour per week, or 4 hours per month.

If interested please email face@viewlandsptsa.org

VEPTSA is looking for additional Enrichment program support! The Enrichment Team needs volunteers to help with chaperoning after-school classes and helping with other administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity for grandparents or neighbors with flexible schedules. Spread the word!

Email us if you would like to help in this important role!

VEPTSA is looking for a few dedicated volunteers to support our partnership with the Hunger Intervention Program (HIP).

Every Friday morning one (1) volunteer driver is needed to pick up food from HIP headquarters in Lake City, deliver to Viewlands school, and assist with labeling prepackaged foods, then return the empty boxes back to the Lake City pick up location. Timing is flexible Friday morning. With at least 3-4 volunteers, each volunteer would only be needed once a month.

Email us if you would like to help in this important role!

VEPTSA Advocacy team is looking for more voices to help us with district and state advocacy around funding and other important issues. Please reach out to see how you can help.

Email us if you would like to help in this important role!

The Events team is responsible for planning and organizing events to help build and strengthen connections across the Viewlands community. These types of events typically do not have a fundraising component and should allow the participation of the entire community at no cost. Responsibilities include establishing an events calendar at the beginning of the year for 3-4 events, working with the communications team to create content to promote events, and coordinating with volunteers and other VEPTSA members as needed.

Estimated commitment is 1-2 hours per week, or 4-8 hours per month.

Events in the past have included: Annual Carkeek Salmon Walk (November), Snow Playdates (December-January), Staff Appreciation, Orca Cup soccer (new in 2023!), Family Dance, Movie Nights, and more!

Email us if you are interested in the Events team role!

In close collaboration with VEPSTA leadership, members of the fundraising team focus on raising money for VEPTSA’s activities and programs through organizing major fundraising events, such as our Give Big campaign and the Spring Auction, and recurring events, such as at Mod Pizza, Brewery Pint Nights, or Nutty Squirrel Gelato. We aim to seek new ways to raise funds and increase capacity for programming and events for Viewlands students while creating opportunities for fun and community at our school.

Estimated commitment is 1 hour per week, or 5 hours per month, with more hours during key event periods.

Email us if you are interested in the joining the fundraising team!

In close collaboration with VEPSTA fundraising, members of the spring auction team focus on coordinating an annual  auction event to help raise funds for our community. Support is needed in donation procurement, event planning, or any other way you think you might be able to support.

Estimated commitment is 1 hour per week, or 4 hours per month, with more hours during key event periods.

Also! This year, our spring auction team is looking for individuals who can volunteer at North Beach Elementary’s auction on March 23. In turn, North Beach will provide a team of volunteers to support our auction.

Email us if you are interested in the joining this team!

VEPTSA is looking for Communications team help!

• Printed flyers – We need a volunteer to help with our event and other printed announcements. The team uses Canva to create flyers. Canva is also used for creating other graphics for web and social content. 
• Email communications – We need a volunteer to help with our email communications, including our monthly newsletter editor (Orca Waves), and additional emails as needed.
• Website editor – We need a volunteer to help with regular weekly updates to our website. This will include homepage and events page updates mostly, and other page updates as needed. Landing pages will be needed for special projects (spiritwear, yearbook, auction, or Give Big fundraising).
• Social communications – We need a volunteer to to help 2-3 social posts a week, working with other PTSA board members to share about events, volunteer opportunities, and other important information.

If you have experience in one of these or want to start learning, let us know!

Email us for more information

VEPTSA is looking for a Yearbook Coordinator! Works with O’Connor Photography to help create a yearbook. Responsibilities include communicating with O’Conner and Viewlands staff to meet deadlines, helping with the annual yearbook cover contest by working with the Communications team and Viewlands to market it, and helping prepare for and manage yearbook sales.

Email us if you would like to help in this important role!

The Financial Review Committee will conduct an annual Financial Review of VEPTSA in June 2024. This is a requirement of the PTSA’s insurance, and is a helpful tool meant to assist the Treasurer and the rest of the VEPTSA Board in best practices. During a Financial Review, VEPTSA policies and procedures are being reviewed, and the committee’s feedback is important in providing insight.
There is a Financial Review Checklist found on the WSPTA website that will be used to help conduct the financial review. A committee report will be reviewed at a Board meeting prior to the end of the year.

Email us if you are interested in participating in the Financial Review Committee!

Chair roles include Membership, Advocacy, Enrichment, and FACE (Family and Community Engagement). These roles are up to 2 hours per week, or ~8 hours per month, though time committment will vary greatly depending on the time of year. For more information about these important chair roles, please contact the nominating committee.

Email the nominating committee if interested!

Appointed roles include:
Events Team
Fundraising Team
Communications Team (Email, Print, Website, Social)
Volunteer coordinator
Spiritwear coordinator
Yearbook coordinator

These roles are up to 1-2 hours per week, or ~4-8 hours per month, though time committment will vary greatly depending on the time of year. For more information about these important appointed roles, please contact the nominating committee.

Email the nominating committee if interested!