Our volunteers help make Solana Highlands a stronger, more connected school community. Whether you can help once, occasionally, from home, or throughout the year, there is a place for you.
You do not need to make a large commitment to make a meaningful difference.
Find What Works for You
Help at an Event
Volunteer for a single event, such as the Ice Cream Social, Read-a-Thon, Winter Wonderland Dance, Heritage Night, Staff Appreciation Week, Field Day, or another PTA activity.
Help From Home
Prepare materials, organize donations, assemble decorations, contact businesses, manage spreadsheets, or complete other flexible projects from home.
Share Your Time or Talents
Help with lunch clubs, photography, graphic design, technology, sports, arts, STEM, fundraising, sponsorships, or another skill you would like to share.
Join a Committee
Help plan an event, support an ongoing program, or explore a PTA board or committee position.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Choose an opportunity that fits your interests and schedule. Some roles require help at school, while others can be completed from home. Event-specific sign-up links will be added as each activity approaches.
| Volunteer Opportunity | Date | Help Needed | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back-to-School Night | August 27, 2026 | Help staff the PTA table, welcome families, answer questions from new parents, share PTA information and direct families to helpful resources. | Volunteer at Back-to-School Night |
| PTA Membership Drive | August 30–September 6, 2026 | Help actively promote PTA membership through school communications, encourage families and classrooms to participate, prepare incentives and distribute student and classroom prizes. | Help With the Membership Drive |
| Ice Cream Social | September 3, 2026 | Help sell and serve ice cream and pizza, restock supplies, assist families and support setup and cleanup. | Volunteer at the Ice Cream Social |
| Fall Festival | October 22, 2026 | Help supervise the bounce house and games, assist with setup and cleanup, or bring and manage a fun activity booth for students and families. | Volunteer at the Fall Festival |
| Read-a-Thon | November 1–8, 2026 | Prepare student materials, organize prizes, contact sponsors, track participation and assist with classroom celebrations during our largest annual fundraiser. | Join the Read-a-Thon Team |
| PTA Care and Share | December 1–14, 2026 | Help set up collection boxes, organize donated items, sort each family’s holiday gifts and prepare the completed collections for pickup. | Join the Care and Share Team |
| Winter Wonderland Dance | January 22, 2027 | Help with planning, decorating, check-in, refreshments, activity stations, photography, setup, supervision and cleanup. | Volunteer at the Dance |
| Science Fair | March 2027, Date Coming Soon | Help with student check-in, project table setup, directional signs, family assistance, photography and cleanup. | Volunteer at the Science Fair |
| PTA Online Auction | Spring 2027, Date Coming Soon | Request and collect donations, write auction descriptions, photograph items, enter listings, promote the auction and help organize winner pickup. | Join the Auction Team |
| Heritage Night | April 19, 2027 | Sign up to host a cultural booth and share your family’s heritage, traditions, food, clothing, art, music or activities with the school community. | Host a Heritage Booth |
| Staff Appreciation Week | May 3–7, 2027 | Help with the daily meals, treats, gifts and appreciation activities we provide for teachers and staff. Opportunities are available from home and in person, including preparing decorations, assembling gifts, organizing food and helping with daily setup and delivery. | Appreciate Our Staff |
| Field Day | May 11, 2027 | Add your name to the Field Day interest list and be among the first to receive the volunteer sign-up link for your child’s class time. | Join the Field Day Interest List |
| Open House and PTA End-of-Year Party | May 2027, Date Coming Soon | Help with refreshments, family activities, decorating, photography, setup, welcoming families and cleanup. | Volunteer at the End-of-Year Party |
| Spirit Wear Distribution | Weekly at the Beginning of the Year, Then Monthly | Help organize and distribute spirit wear orders. Distribution will take place weekly at the beginning of the school year and approximately once a month as late orders arrive. | Join the Spirit Wear Team |
| Restaurant Nights | Throughout the Year | Help spread the word before each restaurant fundraiser, encourage families to participate, attend the event and take photos to share with our school community. | Support Restaurant Nights |
| Lunch Clubs and Student Activities | Throughout the Year | Lead or assist with a student lunch club, share a hobby or talent, prepare materials and help provide students with fun enrichment opportunities. | Lead or Assist With a Club |
| Dad’s Club | Throughout the Year | Join other Solana Highlands dads for school events, family activities, volunteer projects and Dad’s Club happy hours. | Join Dad’s Club |
| Community Liaisons for New Families | Throughout the Year | Help welcome and support new families by answering questions, explaining school and PTA activities and helping families feel connected. We are especially seeking Korean-, Japanese- and Chinese-speaking parent liaisons. | Become a Community Liaison |
| Social Media Chair | Throughout the Year | Help manage the PTA’s social media by creating posts, promoting events, sharing reminders, recognizing sponsors and highlighting school activities. | Become Our Social Media Chair |
| Yearbook Design Team | Throughout the Year | Help select and organize photos, design pages, create layouts, write captions and make sure all grade levels and school events are represented. Much of this work can be completed from home. | Join the Yearbook Design Team |
| Yearbook Photographers | Throughout the Year | Take photos at school events, performances, fundraisers and community activities so we can capture memories from the entire school year. Volunteers can choose the events that fit their schedules. | Become a Yearbook Photographer |
| Flexible and At-Home Projects | Throughout the Year | Help with donation outreach, assembling materials, decorations, spreadsheets, graphic design, communications or other flexible PTA projects. | Tell Us How You Can Help |
| PTA Leadership Opportunities | Open Now | Help lead and support the PTA in an open board or committee position. Current opportunities include Auditor, Parliamentarian, Reflections Art Chair, Historian and Vice President of Volunteers. | Explore Leadership Roles |
Not Sure Where to Start?
Complete our Volunteer Interest Form and tell us which activities, events or leadership opportunities interest you. Completing the form does not commit you to a specific role. It simply helps us contact you when an opportunity matches your interests and availability.