Volunteering at Sacajawea

PTA Volunteering Needs for 2026/27 School Year

We have an ongoing need for volunteers to help make our community strong! Here are a few meaningful ways you can help. Our PTA is looking for leads and want to encourage new ideas and voices.

PTA Co-Chair (~2 hours a week) Help set meeting agendas, collaborate with our principal, support budget planning, and provide a welcoming presence for families. This two-year role includes mentoring from the current co-chair (Amalia Poquiz Mayor) to ensure a smooth transition. Questions? Contact Amalia at amaliapoquiz@gmail.com

Newsletter Lead (~30-45 mins a week) – Check the Newsletter email account and organize information for the Thursday Community News.  This position is all via email and great for a working parent to connect with the goings on around school!

Directory Co-Lead (~1 hour a week during the fall) – Working together with an experienced Co-Lead to create the all-school directory in the fall. Update the template of classroom lists and parent information. Mostly editing, and computer/email work.

Room Parents (30 mins a month) - Each classroom has a Room Parent who is a contact for the teacher, PTA and class parents. Most communication is done via email. (Room Parents also help coordinate a teacher gift during Educator Appreciation Week in May). If you are interested, please contact Ms. Charlene.

Equity Team Members - (Approx. 2-3 hours a month) Do you share our goal of creating an actively anti-racist school community where everyone is respected and welcomed?  Are you interested in working with school and PTA leaders to promote racial equity at Sacajawea?  Our Parent Racial Equity Team is looking for a Co-Chair and Team Members to help lead monthly meetings and focus on bringing an equity perspective to Sacajawea events, activities and learning.

School Volunteering Needs:

Lunch and Recess Support - A fun glimpse into the daily life of your student! Help with lunchroom and playground supervision 11 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Once a week, once a month or whenever you are able.

Library Helper (~30-60 mins a week) Help Mr. Harvey shelve books and maintain library organization. Flexible schedule just needs to be pre-arranged with Mr. Harvey.

On campus volunteers and field trip chaperones will need a background check. Apply or update your volunteer profile on the SPS Volunteering page.

Other Ways to Get Involved

BLT (Building Leadership Team), Equity Team and PTA Board Meetings/Work sessions are open to all.  We would love to have you come and have your voice heard in the discussion.

If you have questions about volunteering or meetings, please contact Volunteer Liaiason, Charlene Shanahan at cyshanahan@seattleschools.org.

Let's work together to find the best use of your time, talents and interests!

How to Get Started

It’s easy to apply, renew or update online! You'll find more details on the SPS Volunteering page.

Need more Info?

Email our volunteer coordinator, Charlene Shanahan at cyshanahan@seattleschools.org.

Why you? Why now?

Sacajawea thrives because parents contribute their time and resources. There are many ways to participate - at school or from home. 

We hope you considering becoming a volunteer and supporting our Sacajawea students!  Most parents find that getting involved is a great way to meet other families and to make a strong connection to our school.  

Other positive effects of parental involvement include:

• Higher grades, test scores & graduation rates

• Better attendance

• Increased motivation & self-esteem