Volunteer Interest 2026-2027

 

 

The PTSO Volunteer Program is one of the best ways to support the students and staff of Sunlake Academy!


We couldn’t do what we do without the incredible support of our Ravens community!
We’d love to have you join us as a volunteer this year. Please take a moment to review the brief descriptions of each opportunity below. 

 

 Some committees need more help than others, and smaller ones may not be able to include everyone who expresses interest. Please sign up for ALL opportunities that interest you—a committee liaison will be in touch once the school year begins.

 

Note: This is NOT a final commitment or a guarantee of a role. It simply helps us connect the right volunteers to the right opportunities! Volunteer sign-ups for specific events will be shared closer to each event date. This form is for those interested in serving on committees or supporting in ongoing ways throughout the year.

 

ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK!
These can take a few weeks to process, so please be proactive and complete yours when school begins. We will share information on how to do that when it is available. 

 

 

To signup you must either login or provide a first name, last name, and email address. Login


You should have access to this email account and be able to receive emails related to this volunteering opportunity.


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General Volunteer Opportunities
Book Fair
September 14-18, 2026 & April (exact dates TBD) 2027 Bookfairs • Help set up, run and pack up the Scholastic Book Fairs, there will be 2 fairs that run all week during school hours. It's imperative that the Bookfair Committee members should have a good amount of availability to work multiple daytime shifts on the actual weeks of the bookfairs as well as the Friday afternoon preceding the bookfair to physically set up the fair (Set up on Friday, 9/11/26 and April Set up date TBD). The committee is also responsible in stocking Inchy, (the book vending machine) 1-2 times a month during morning hours.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Business Partners Liaison
Year-long Commitment • Develop business partnerships in our community (Local businesses, Sponsors, Restaurants, Suppliers) that will support our PTSO through donations.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Gala
March 13th, 2027 • Join the team behind our much-anticipated Adults-Only Gala Fundraiser! This committee meets regularly on Zoom to plan an unforgettable evening—and also jumps in to help with setup, the night-of festivities, and cleanup.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Garden Committee
Year-long Commitment • Help with turning over and maintaining the SAMS Garden boxes so the classrooms can use them for lessons.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Holiday Shop
December 7th - 11th, 2026 • Bring Holiday Cheer to SAMS in the Holiday Shop! Committee members will assist in organizing, setting up, running, and cleaning up the Holiday Shop, which is open during school hours.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee member
Homeroom Parent Coordinator
Year-long Commitment and will need to attend the HRP meeting (date TBD) • Are you organized and a great communicator? Help keep our school community connected by coordinating communication between the PTSO and Homeroom Parents. This behind-the-scenes role is key to making sure important updates and events are shared, and it requires minimal in-person time during school hours. During the first few weeks of school, there are numerous emails that are sent out, where timely attention/responses will be needed.
Committee Chair/Co- Chair
Hospitality Team
Year-long Commitment • Help us welcome guests and celebrate our students! This committee will be helping at special events throughout the year, including the BooHoo Breakfast, Grandparents Day, Career Day, Student of the Month, and Promotion Ceremonies. Tasks may include organizing, setting up refreshments, and supporting students and families. Most events happen during school hours, with a few in the evening at year’s end. You will not need to attend every event, some just require behind-the-scenes support.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Lost & Found
Year-long Commitment • Manage and oversee our lost & found. Work with school to keep it organized and clean, and return labeled items to students. Hours to access the lost and found are 8-9am on school days.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Raise Craze
September 25 - October 9, 2026 • Help us bring our biggest fundraiser of the year to life! This committee will support everything from advertising and school‑wide Acts of Kindness to our Event Kickoff, Kindness Kart prize pass‑outs, the Kindness Carnival, and final prize deliveries. There will be a few Zoom meetings leading up to the event, and there are plenty of behind‑the‑scenes tasks available. Committee members should be able to help with some in-person activities, but are not required to attend every in‑person activity.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
RavenFest
Saturday, November 7, 2026 • Help plan, organize, and bring to life our SAMS Community Fall Festival! This committee will meet regularly via Zoom leading up to the event, and members will also assist with setup, event activities, and cleanup on the day of the festival.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Scholarship Committee & Alumni Relations
Year‑Long Commitment • We’re excited to continue growing our SAMS Alumni College Scholarship Program! This committee will work together throughout the application and selection process and help award the scholarship recipients. Most of the work is done through Zoom and email, and no in‑person availability is required.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Spirit Night & Family Events
Year‑Long Commitment • Let’s build the SAMS community together! Help plan and promote events such as Skate Night, Spirit Nights, Family Movie Night, and the Mother–Son event. This committee will meet occasionally via Zoom and communicate through email and GroupMe. Participation does not require being on campus during school hours.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Spirit Store
Year-long Commitment • Help with Inventory, Selling and Delivering Spirit Store merchandise to the SAMS community.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Sunshine Squad
Year-long Commitment, days and times will vary throughout the year • Help our teachers and staff feel loved! You will be planning, assisting, ordering, and setting up/cleaning up food and refreshments as well as decorating for all events related to teachers and staff throughout the school year. This includes delivering monthly birthday gift treats (typically the first Friday morning of the month) and planning, picking up and setting up snacks for the monthly staff meetings held on the 1st Wednesday of the month after school.
Committee Chair/Co-Chair
Committee Member
Short Notice Help
Are you able to volunteer with short notice? We have opportunities from time to time that open up and would love to ask you to come help out! These last‑minute opportunities will be shared through a GroupMe that will be created during the first week of school. To be added, you must have scanned your driver’s license in the front office and acknowledged the Volunteer Guidelines for the 2026-2027 school year.
Short Notice Volunteer
Small Tasks
Would you like to donate just an hour or two? There's always something to do, just let us know if we can reach out to you! Needs may include office help, stuffing goodie bags, or assisting teachers with bulletin boards. Sometimes all we need is an hour of your time! These opportunities will be shared through a GroupMe that will be created during the first week of school. To be added, you must have scanned your driver’s license in the front office and acknowledged the Volunteer Guidelines for the 2026-2027 school year.
Small Tasks Volunteer
Business Sponsor/Donor
Do you own a business? We’d love to partner with you! We’re looking for Business Partners to support our school community in meaningful ways—from cash donations to in-kind gifts, services, and items for raffles and auctions. Your support helps make our events and programs possible. Please let us know here if we can reach out to you with partnership opportunities.
Business Partner/Donor
Student Volunteers
8th Grade Student Representative
The board is looking for two 8th Grade students to be the voice of all Sunlake students. Parents, please sign up here in place of your child. Must be present at all PTSO meetings (4 Wednesday evenings per school year).
8th Grade Student Liaison
Alumni Student Volunteers
For some events outside of school hours, we can utilize high school student volunteers and offer service hours. If you have a student who would be interested, indicate that here by checking your name and we will reach out to you with opportunities.
Alumni Student Volunteer
Homeroom Parent Opportunities

Interested in Volunteering as a Homeroom Parent or Classroom Helper for 2026–2027?

Homeroom Parents (HRPs) serve as a key link between the teacher, PTSO, and classroom families. The primary responsibility is communication—sending timely emails and occasional follow-ups throughout the school year. Each teacher has unique preferences and expectations. Some may request more involvement than others, so flexibility is key. HRPs should always take direction from the teacher and offer support without overstepping. *HRPs will be asked to plan and assist in certain grade level activities. 

Classroom Helpers are volunteers the teacher may call on occasionally to assist with projects, events, or classroom needs. Teachers may have several helpers to pull from as needed.

If you’re interested in either of these roles for the 2026–2027 school year, please make sure to sign up via the QR code at meet the teacher. We will also post it to the PTSO facebook page with signups being through the first Friday of school (August 14th). 

Please note: Signing up via the QR code does not commit or guarantee you a role—it simply helps us gauge interest and share names with teachers once class rosters are available.

 

 
Classroom Helpers
Please scan the QR code at Meet the Teacher to share your interest .
Interest Only