Volunteer Positions 

Advocacy Committee

Are you interested in sharing what is happening that could affect our school and/or students?

• Our Advocacy Chair reports on current and upcoming information & events that help educate and mobilize our membership and community.
• As Advocacy Chair, you will be on email lists for advocacy topics from the National, State, and Council-level PTAs.
• This position will usually provide an update at board & general membership meetings about what's coming up in the advocacy world as it relates to our mission & goals.
• In addition, provide a monthly update for our website (and in the newsletter) on policy changes that affect students & families, school board meetings, PTA legislative assembly, etc. 

Staff Appreciation 

Do you want to help celebrate our amazing teachers and staff at North Creek High School?

The Staff Appreciation Chair helps recognize and celebrate the amazing teachers and staff at North Creek High School. The goal is to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication by organizing thoughtful activities and events throughout the school year.

• Plan and coordinate staff appreciation events, such as lunches, treats, and special celebrations.
• Work with the PTSA board and school staff to organize activities throughout the year.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers to help with events, donations, and other appreciation efforts.
• Manage the staff appreciation budget and coordinate the purchase of supplies.
• Come up with creative ways to recognize and thank our teachers and staff.
• Provide updates to the PTSA board about upcoming activities and events.
• Co-chairs are welcome! This is a great opportunity to volunteer with a friend and share responsibilities.
• This is a year-round volunteer position, with activities planned throughout the school year.

Membership Chair(s)

Do you enjoy connecting with people and helping build a stronger school community?

The Membership Chair helps grow and maintain our PTSA membership by encouraging families, students, staff, and community members to get involved. The goal is to increase membership, strengthen community participation, and ensure more voices are represented in our PTSA.

• Develop and coordinate efforts to recruit new members throughout the school year.
• Promote PTSA membership through school events, newsletters, social media, and other communications.
• Help families and community members understand the benefits of joining the PTSA.
• Maintain accurate membership records and assist with membership registrations.
• Provide membership updates and reports at board and general membership meetings.
• Work with the PTSA board to set membership goals and celebrate milestones.
• Answer membership questions and help make joining the PTSA easy and welcoming.
• This is a year-round volunteer position, with the busiest time typically at the beginning of the school year.
  

Emergency Prep

Are you interested in helping with emergency preparedness (Eprep) at school?

• Works closely with the Staff Eprep Coordinator, attends school safety meetings, and assists where needed. 
• May help purchase supplies and maintain the emergency container in coordination with the school Eprep/Safety Committee.
• The EPrep committee chair also participates in the Northshore Council PTSA Eprep Committee meetings to share information and coordinate with other schools in our learning community and across the district. 
• This year, the NSD PTA Eprep team coordinated Stop the Bleed Kits for each school. (745 kits)
• More information here: Emergency Preparedness - Northshore Council PTSA 6.10

Food Pantry

Are you passionate about helping people in our community??

• Coordinating food drives, may include shopping for food and managing a budget.
• Bi-weekly packing and delivering food to families' homes
• Creating a delivery route for volunteers- MUST BE CONFIDENTIAL
• Communicating via email with families about signups, delivery times, etc.
• Thanksgiving and December Holiday Drives
• Picking up food from donors

Intercultural Festival PTSA Representative

Are you passionate about the diverse cultures in North Creek and interested in introducing them to our families?

Reflections

Do you have a passion for the arts and helping students express their creativity?

The Reflections Chair helps coordinate the National PTA Reflections program, which encourages students to explore their creativity through art, music, writing, dance, photography, and film. The goal is to give students an opportunity to express themselves, showcase their talents, and receive recognition for their creative work.

• Organize and coordinate the Reflections program at North Creek High School.
• Promote the annual theme, submission guidelines, and deadlines to students and families.
• Encourage student participation and answer questions about the program.
• Collect and review student submissions to ensure they meet program requirements.
• Coordinate the judging process and recognize participating students.
• Submit qualifying entries to Northshore Council PTSA for the next level of competition.
• Work with Northshore Council PTSA to stay informed about program requirements and deadlines.
• This is a seasonal volunteer position, with most activities taking place in the fall.

Website Coordinator

Do you want to find something to do for PTSA, entirely from home? Are you good with communication and like to answer questions before they are asked? 

• Work with the VP-Communications.
• Assist with posting/creating content, and keep information on our PTSA website and Facebook up to date.

Nominating Committee

Would you like to help find the next leaders of our PTSA?

The Nominating Committee plays an important role in building a strong PTSA board for the upcoming school year. Its goal is to identify and recruit qualified, enthusiastic individuals who are willing to take on leadership roles and help support our students, families, and school community.

• The committee consists of 3 members who are familiar with the PTSA, its programs, and board responsibilities.

• Identify and encourage individuals who would be a good fit for elected PTSA leadership positions.

• Reach out to potential candidates to discuss available positions, responsibilities, and expectations.

• Work together to review candidates and prepare a slate of nominees for the annual election.

• Present the committee's nominations to the general membership for a vote.

• Committee members are elected by the general membership and must maintain confidentiality throughout the process.