Volunteer

PTSA Event Volunteer

Interested in volunteering? Please contact our board at info@hampsteadptsa.org for more information.

We offer the following programs throughout the year. There are a lot of opportunities to get involved!

Fun fact: Did you know that 65% of our volunteers are working full-time parents?

If you would like to volunteer a few hours of your time throughout the school year, contact us and let us know. There are many fun events for both schools throughout the year!

After School Enrichment: This program runs January - May, after school 3:30-5pm on various days. Enrichment brings a variety of classes to HCS such

as crafting, slime making, STEM activities, Yoga, LEGOS, Ceramics, and much more! Volunteers are needed to teach classes, enroll students and assist instructors during class times. There are many opportunities for volunteers to help at home or in school.

Reflections Art Program: The National PTA Reflections program encourages students in preschool through grade 12 to create and submit original works of art in the medium of their choice— dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts — reflecting on a specific theme. This year the Theme of the Reflections Competition is, “Look Within.” Volunteers are needed are needed for the committee that runs the program - set up/tear down on the night of the Celebration (Wednesday, December 11th), etc.

5TH Grade Social - This event takes place 2x per year. October and May(or)June. Volunteers are needed to plan and help at these events.

Halloween Party: This is an event that the kids look forward to every year. The party is for children ages Pre-K through 4th grade. We need a co-chair for this event and we need many volunteers to bake and assist with a fun-filled night for HCS kids. Our PTSA student members are a huge help during this event and have a blast!

Jingle Bell Shop: This event runs in December and allows students and their siblings to shop for holiday gifts on their own or with the help of a volunteer. The items are priced at minimal costs (between$.25 and $10). Volunteers are needed to help set up in the HCS Cafeteria, to assist children in their purchases, to wrap gifts and to help clean up after the event.

Staff Appreciation: We need volunteers to help run special events and surprises for our Staff at HCS and HMS. This event takes place the second full week of May, and relies heavily on donations from our parents.

Bingo For Books: Play Bingo...win books! The HCS kids LOVE this event. This event coincides with read across america week. We are looking for book donations and helpers for the event.

Annual Color Fun Run: We need volunteers to help make this exciting fun run a success!

Locks of Love Cut/ Buzz-A-Thon: If you have 8 inches of hair or more that you would like to donate, this is the event for you! All ages are welcome. Permission from parents is required.

Paint Night: Enjoy a fun night of painting with friends! This event will be offered to middle school students. We will need volunteers to help at this event. Light refreshments are served while the kids unleash their inner artist with Mary Preble!

Movie Night: Kids enjoy a movie with friends at HCS. We are looking for chairs to run this event as well as volunteers. Details to come.

The PTSA would not be as successful in creating programs for our schools if it weren't for your help, suggestions and time!

Valuable is the work you do

Outstanding and how you always come through

Loyal sincere and full of good cheer

Untiring and your efforts throughout the year

Notable are the contributions you make

Trustworthy and every project you take

Eager to reach your everyday goal

Effective in way you fulfill your role

Ready with a smile like a shining star

Special and wonderful that’s what you are