Volunteering at Sacajawea
Help us strengthen our community through the gift of your time.
Volunteering Overview | Classroom Support/Room Parents
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
PTA Treasurer (~2 hours a week) Are you or someone you know interested in the budget, how we fundraise and what programs we support? As the PTA Treasurer you’ll learn how to set a budget, manage receipts, sign checks, prepare a monthly report, reconcile bank statements and file annual returns. No bookkeeping or accounting experience necessary. Basic Excel skills and experience with an online accounting or finance application are helpful. Training is available during transition from current Treasurer and on-going support from other board members.
Events Co-Lead (2–3 hours/week leading up to each event) No experience is needed because you will be partnered with an experienced Co-Lead! Plan and lead exciting PTA events like the Back-to-School Pizza Party (September), the Arts & Science Fair, and the June Ice Cream Social. Attend monthly PTA meeting to share events info.
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!
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 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