PTA Volunteering Needs for 2025/26 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 - 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 (Tiffany Elliott) to ensure a smooth transition. Questions? Contact Tiffany at tiffanymelliott@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!

BLT (Building Leadership Together) Rep - (~2 hours a month) Participate in a monthly meeting with BLT group and trades off with other parent Rep to give updates at PTA meetings. Members of the BLT represent various stakeholders in our school community. Each member stays on the BLT for two years. The BLT helps with decision making around budget, our Continuous School Improvement Plan, and Professional Development. In addition, they oversee some of our school wide decision making processes. This position works closely with teachers and principal.

Events Lead - (2–3 hours/week leading up to each event) Plan and lead exciting PTA events like the Back-to-School Pizza Party (September), the Arts & Science Fair, and the June Ice Cream Social.

Grants Team Co Chair - (1-2 hours a month) Coordinate our grants team efforts via email or meetings. Work with teachers and principal to establish wish list and seek out new grants to support those initiatives. Apply to grants for funding that supports our mission. We have a number of grants that we apply for annually. Additionally, help find new grants to support initiatives.

Fundraising Lead - Plans annual fundraising strategy for PTA, typically supports 3 major fundraisers per year (Move a Thon, Direct Ask, Auction). Reports out to PTA board and membership at regular intervals on fundraising progress. Write a direct ask letter in the fall/winter to send home with kids, asking for monetary donations.

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

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 Coordinator, 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 the application and more details on the SPS Volunteering page.