Opportunities

We have volunteer opportunities for everyone! See below and let us know how you would like to contribute. Thanks for your help!

Book Fair: Work with Scholastic and the Curtis librarian to organize a week-long book fair. Set up the fair, coordinate volunteers, and work shifts during the fair. Held late fall.

Creative & Cultural Enrichment: Organize 2–4 events throughout the school year in line with the annual book students are assigned to read, as well as new and academically enriching events. Past events have included a presentation by a paralympian, a virtual musical conversation on race, bike trick presentation emphasizing youth motivation and anti-bullying, and a speed-painting show focused on self-empowerment.

Curtis Gear: Manage relationship with printing vendor, select the clothing and accessories, and manage the sales, distribution, and marketing of the gear online and at school events throughout the year.

Directory: Help to update the directory and set up the dales, printing, and distribution at the beginning of the school year.

8th Grade Events: Work with a committee to organize end-of-year events, including a social/dance, yearbook signing breakfast, and Moving On reception.

Fundraising: Partner with local restaurants and stores to find dates for dining/shopping to support Curtis, and promote the events ahead of the specified days or nights. Events can occur throughout the school year.

Lost & Found: Keep lost and found area neat and organized. Donate items to charity two or three times a year, after advertising in the newsletter for two weeks in advance so students can look for their items.

Messenger & Website: Manage the website updates throughout the year, and prepare, edit, and send the bi-monthly Messenger newsletter email to families.

SchoolKidz: Work with the school to set up school supply lists by grade and advertise the ordering deadline to families at the end of the school year.

6th Grade Social: Work with a committee to plan an event at the school in the winter or spring. Select the theme, manage ticket sales, order food/drinks and decorations, and organize music, games/activities, and chaperone signup. Past themes have been New Year’s Eve, Costume Ball, Neon Nights, and Beach Party.

Teacher Appreciation Events: Organize breakfasts, lunches, and treats for the teachers and staff throughout the school year.

Let us know if you’d like to volunteer: cochairs@curtiscpo.org.