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 Volunteering Needs

School Supplies Team Member - Enjoy shopping online? Looking for good deals? Organizing? Making teachers' work a little easier? We have the volunteer opportunity for you! The PTA is currently planning to procure classroom supplies for the 2024/25 school year to save families time, energy, and money and to ensure teachers have the supplies they need.

Cut and Chat Lead – Help round up and coordinate parents to attend “work parties” once a month at Sac. to help with teacher projects (laminating, assembling packets etc.)

Equity Team Co-Chair and Team Members - 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.

Grants Team Members - 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.

Seeking PTA Co-Chairs for 2024/25 school year:

Treasurer - 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. 

Grants Team Co Chair - 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.

Fundraising Co-Chair - 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 to send home with kids, asking for monetary donations.

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. We could use the most help on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Packs for Kids - Our Packs program supports families who could use extra help with food over weekends and breaks.  We’d love to add more folks to the team!

    • Driver to bring the bags from the food bank to Sacajawea alternate Fridays from 9-9:30am

    • Volunteers to pack grocery bags and deliver to classrooms on Fridays from 9:30-10:30am.

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

If you can help, please get in touch with our volunteer coordinator, Charlene Shanahan at cyshanahan@seattleschools.org.

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.

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