There are several volunteer opportunities available with both the PTA and with Abingdon.
If you’re worried about overcommitting, don’t be! PTA volunteer opportunities are structured to fit within the busy lives of our members. And the Board is committed to a no-drama, enjoyable experience for volunteers.
Trunk or Treat #
Abingdon’s 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat is on Saturday, October 28, from 1-3. Volunteer to decorate your trunk and pass out candy, supervise pumpkin decorating, or help with setup or cleanup. Sign up HERE.
PTA Organizational Opportunities #
Staff and Student Activities Grant Committee. The committee is tasked with administering PTA’s Staff and Student Activities Grant Program with an authorized budget of $5500. Members will review and vote on applications submitted by Abingdon staff.
- Members Needed: 2-3
- Estimated Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/month
- Contact: James Harlow, [email protected]
Fundraising Committee. If the engine of PTA is fundraising, this committee is the fuel. Members operate current fundraising initiatives, including spirit nights, spirit gear sales, as well as explore new opportunities like a bingo/raffle night.
- Members Needed: 3-4
- Estimated Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/month
- Contact: Megan Miller, [email protected]
Educational Activities Committee. This committee oversees the educational programs sponsored by PTA, including after-school enrichment, Odyssey of the Mind, and others.
- Members Needed: 2-3
- Estimated Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/month
- Contact: Tina Kelly, [email protected]
Events Committee. This committee plans and takes the lead on beloved community events like Trunk or Treat, Winter Wonderland, and Multicultural Night.
- Additional Members Needed: 1-2
- Estimated Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/month plus work on the day of the event.
- Contact: Meredith Greene, [email protected]
Staff Appreciation Committee. This committee brainstorms creative ways to show our appreciation for the wonderful staff at Abingdon.
- Additional Members Needed: 1-2
- Estimated Time Commitment: 2-3 hours/month
- Contact: Ashley Farrugia, [email protected]
Ad Hoc Volunteers. PTA generates plenty of odd jobs—from printing flyers and stuffing teacher mailboxes, to staffing picture day and volunteering at events. We push out these one-off opportunities to members who opt-in to the ad hoc volunteer list. (We don’t want to spam all members unnecessarily.)
- Contact James Harlow, [email protected], to be added to the volunteer listserv.
Abingdon Food Distributions #
This school year, Abingdon’s social services team, led by parent liaison Mrs. Branco and social worker Ms. Dowd, started two food distribution partnerships for school families. They eagerly seek volunteers to help with the following distributions:
CAPITAL FOOD BANK (every first Wednesday of the month from 1-3pm at Park Shirlington)
- November 1; December 6; January 3; February 7; March 6; April 3; May 1; June 5
REAL FOOD FOR KIDS (at school from 1-2pm)
- October 12; October 26; November 9; December 7 (last distribution until the Spring/Summer distribution start)
Contact: Mrs. Branco, [email protected], and Ms. Dowd, [email protected]