Get Involved
We appreciate your interest in helping our school! We have many opportunities for families ranging from one time or short-term commitments to recurring roles with our PTO. We will try to keep this list updated so please check back regularly for new opportunities. If you have specific skills that don’t think match any current openings, don’t hesitate to reach out to us – we are happy to find new ways for our families and community to get involved.
School Volunteer Opportunities
This list changes frequently based on need. We currently have a lot of openings for noon hour helpers. This is a great way to jump in and spend an hour or two with the kids on a day that works for you!
View and Sign up for school-wide volunteer opportunities.
Pittsfield Garden Help
Spring is in the air and the Pittsfield garden is coming back to life! We need some adult volunteers to help during garden classes (requires a background check) and we have some volunteer spots to just come and hang out too.
View and Sign up to help out in the Pittsfield Garden!
Pittsfield Garden Workdays (weekend help needed)
Saturday May 30th, 10-11:30 AM
Gardens workday for the vegetable and rain gardens.
Kids are welcome to help or just play on the playground. We'll have snacks and water.
Current PTO Openings
We have a number of open positions in our PTO. Some of these jobs may sound intimidating, but know that you are never on your own! You will always have support from the PTO and past leads and coordinators who are still happy to help. Expand the items below to read descriptions of each position.
Sign up online for open PTO positions or email president@pittsfieldpto.com for more information.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Coordinator
Help coordinate events and nice gestures to show appreciation for our staff.PTO Dinner Coordinator
Plan and deliver meals for the monthly PTO meetings (paid for by PTO)Hospitality Coordinator
Coordinate occasional meals/snacks for staff or families during the school day or for after hours events using PTO funds.Event Coordinator
Assist in coordinating PTO sponsored events and activities at the school.Ice Cream Social Co-Chairs (2-3 people)
Coordinate the Ice Cream Social event at the end of the school year (usually June) for all students and families. We are still looking for someone to lead the silent auction.Contact Kristin Baumgardner: kristinbaumgardner@gmail.com or Erin Lane: eeallen@umich.edu
Other roles have leads, but we could still use your help! Reach out to leads listed below if you'd like to get involved:
5th Grade Promotion Coordinators
Assist in planning the 5th grade promotion ceremony. Ideal job for a 4th grade parent.Kelly Pfeifer: kpfeifer@gmail.com | Leslie Trahan: leslieannwalker@gmail.com
5th Grade Fun Activities/Adventure Days
Clare Stills: mckenn54@yahoo.com | Jackie Goodrich: jaclyn.goodrich@gmail.com | Elizabeth Seif: elizabethseif@gmail.com
Pittsfield Garden
Help maintain the garden or volunteer at garden club.Ashley Tellez: hunter.ashley.m@gmail.com | Amber Morin: amberjmorin@gmail.com
Volunteer Lead:
Amber Morin
For questions about volunteer opportunities, reach out to Amber (email: amberjmorin@gmail.com) or Morgan (email: president@pittsfieldpto.com)
If you don't see a position you are interested in but are looking to get involved, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at president@pittsfieldpto.com
