Volunteer Interest Form 2026

Volunteer Interest 

Volunteering with the PTA is one of the best ways that parents can support the students and staff at our school. Please review the brief descriptions of each volunteer area and indicate your preliminary interests. Your contact information will then be forwarded to the PTA board member or committee chair that is organizing that activity and they will be in touch with you closer to the event date.

REQUIRED: Please print and complete the SVUSD Volunteer Forms and return to the school office. 

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Child Supervision during PTA Meetings

We are looking for Junior High and High School volunteers to lead an organized game (all supplies provided by PTA) for the kids during our PTA Meetings. We are also in need of two non related adults to be in the room to sit and observe while the youth volunteers lead the activity. This is an hour commitment and is a great way to fulfill community service hours! 


August Meeting
August 25 (06:15 pm - 07:30 pm)
0 out of 4 filled.


September Meeting
September 22 (06:15 pm - 07:30 pm)
0 out of 4 filled.


January Meeting
January 26 (06:15 pm - 07:30 pm)
0 out of 4 filled.


March Meeting
March 23 (06:15 pm - 07:30 pm)
0 out of 4 filled.


May Meeting
May 25 (06:15 pm - 07:30 pm)
0 out of 4 filled.


PTA Pamphlet Folding

We need help making copies, folding and filing our PTA Pamphlet. These pamphlets go out twice a year.


Pamphlet #1
August, 08/25/2026 (08:30 am - 10:30 am)
0 out of 5 filled.


Pamphlet #2
January, 01/12/2027 (08:30 am - 10:30 am)
0 out of 5 filled.


Open Board Positions

These positions usually involve a 1 year commitment throughout the school year.


Auditor
Reviews the books and financial records of a PTA to determine their accuracy 2x year. Presents written reports on financial reviews to the board for review and the association for adoption. Uploads copies of adopted financial reviews to Council
I'm interested in finding out more!
0 out of 1 filled.


Advocacy
PTA is a child advocacy association. Its legislative mission is to speak on behalf of all children and youth at the local, state and federal levels.
0 out of 2 filled.


Parliamentarian
Attend meetings and work alongside the President in keeping the meeting on track and within appropriate time. Organize the Nominating Committee and the Election.
I'm interested
0 out of 1 filled.


Eagle's Closet

Sorting and Organizing Donated Clothes
Sort and organize donated clothes and help set up for Shopping Days at the lunch tables.
I'd love to help organize and sort!
1 out of 10 filled.
Signed Up: Lyn Kim (1)


Volunteers for Shopping Days
I'd love to volunteer!
0 out of 10 filled.


Lunch with a Loved One Greeter

Family Check - In
We need volunteers to help sign in families as they enter campus for lunch with their students. Shifts will be available closer to the event date.
Shift One - 09/11/2026 (10:30 am - 11:30 am)
0 out of 3 filled.

Shift Two - 09/11/2026 (11:30 am - 12:30 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.


Jog - a -Thon - October 16

Help set up for the Jog-a-Thon on the morning of the event, pass out popsicles to each class. Cheer on our students! Help take down the event in the afternoon.


Set -up/Take down
Morning set - up happens before school starts.
Set - Up (07:00 am - 07:30 am)
1 out of 10 filled.
Signed Up: Erin Garcia (1)

Take Down (12:15 pm - 12:45 pm)
0 out of 10 filled.


Classroom Popsicle Distribution
Help distribute popsicles to the classes after their run.
Morning TK - Popsicle Distribution (08:14 am - 08:35 am)
0 out of 2 filled.

Kindergarten - Popsicle Distribution (08:40 am - 09:00 am)
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Erin Garcia

Grades 2/3 - Popsicle Distribution (09:15 am - 09:45 am)
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Erin Garcia

Grades 1/2 - Popsicle Distribution (10:30 am - 11:00 am)
0 out of 2 filled.

Grades 5/6 - Popsicle Distribution (11:15 am - 11:45 am)
0 out of 2 filled.

Afternoon TK Popsicle Distribution (11:45 am - 12:15 pm)
0 out of 2 filled.


Family Check - In
Morning set - up happens before school starts.
Family Check - In (08:00 am - 09:00 am)
0 out of 3 filled.

Family Check - In (09:00 am - 10:00 am)
0 out of 3 filled.

Family Check - In (10:00 am - 11:00 am)
0 out of 3 filled.

Family Check - In (11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.


Red Ribbon Week, October 26-30

Join the Red Ribbon team to coordinate and execute activities for Red Ribbon Week. We need help tying bows on the fence around campus, assembling a school wide paper chain with student pledges written on them and organizing fun dress up days for the week.


Help Tie Red Bows
Help us tie giant red bows along the campus gates
I'm great at tying bows! 10/25/2026, (04:00 pm - 04:30 pm)
0 out of 5 filled.


On Campus Activity
Help start the week off with facilite a student led activity during recess.
I'd love to help! 10/26/2026 (09:30 am - 11:30 am)
0 out of 5 filled.


Art Masters

We need volunteers to help prepare paint, paper, and all the creative supplies needed for our Art Masters lessons. Your help will ensure everything is ready for our students to enjoy a fun and creative art experience!


I'd love to help prep!
Date and times coming soon!
Art Lesson #1 (TBD)
0 out of 3 filled.

Art Lesson #2 (TBD)
0 out of 3 filled.

Art Lesson #3 (TBD)
0 out of 3 filled.


Trunk or Treat

Planning and Organizing Event
I want to help plan the event!
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Kimberly Delrio


Donate Candy
I'd love to donate! (10/05/2026 - 10/23/2026)
1 out of 30 filled.
Signed Up: Erin Garcia (1)


Host a Trunk
I'd love to host! - 10/23/2026 (05:00 pm - 07:00 pm)
1 out of 50 filled.
Signed Up: Kimberly Delrio


Host a Booth
I'd love to host!- 10/23/2026 (05:00 pm - 07:00 pm)
0 out of 50 filled.


Set - up/Take down
Set Up - 10/23/2026 (05:00 pm - 05:30 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.

Take Down - 10/23/2026 (07:00 pm - 07:30 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.


Volunteer Opportunities

Classroom Parents
Work alongside your student's teacher to plan the yearly fun! Plan 2 classroom parties: Winter and End - of - Year. Communicate with classroom families about classroom/Teacher activities such as Teacher's Birthday, Calssroom Parties and Teacher Appreciation Dates/Favorite Things. There is no expectation of making a gift or collecting money from classroom families.
I'm interested in being a Classroom Parent!
4 out of 30 filled.
Signed Up: Kimberly Delrio (1), Julie Garcia (2), Tara Kelly (1)


Reflections Art Contest
We need volunteers to help organize this school wide Art Competition. Deadline for determining school winners is early October. Curate an art show of campus entries during Showcase Night in March.
I'm interested in helping!
0 out of 5 filled.


Copy Parents
We need volunteers available to do occasional copying for our events. This is usually a one hour time commitment during morning school hours.
I'm interested
1 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Erin Garcia (1)


Walk to School Day - Wednesday, October 7
Help greet students on the day of the event. Pass out some fun "Walk to School" swag such as bracelets and stickers to arriving students.
Greeters (07:45 am 08:15 am)
0 out of 5 filled.


National Kindness Day - November 13
Help coordinate and execute activities for Kindness Day. Might include an interactive school wide activity, such as student handprints mural, kindness challenges during recess, etc? You get to be creative!
I'm interested in helping!
1 out of 6 filled.
Signed Up: Kimberly Delrio


Staff Appreciation
We need volunteers to help plan special treats for our staff. Decide on a theme and decorate the Teacher's lounge. Small Appreciation in December and a more Grand Appreciation in May.
I'm Interested in Helping with Staff Appreciation in December
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Kimberly Delrio

I'm interested in helping with Staff Appreciation Week in May!
1 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Kimberly Delrio


Yearbook & Photography
Take photos of school and grade level events. Assist in page layouts, 6th grade ads and end of year distribution.
I'm interested in helping!
0 out of 5 filled.


August Meeting
August 25 (06:15 pm - 07:30 pm)
0 out of 2 filled.


Rancho C.A.R.E.S.

Help to introduce students to community outreach events, such as food donation, campus clean up, supporting our troops and more!


Feed our Candy Monsters - Support Our Troops
We are collecting extra Halloween candy to share with our Marines & their families at Camp Pendleton. Drop candy and cards in our Candy Monsters located by the Book Vending Machine or front Office.
11/02/2026 - 11/13/2026
0 out of 300 filled.

I'd love to send a card to our Troops! (11/02/2026 - 11/13/2026)
0 out of 300 filled.


Second Harvest Food Bank Farm Day - TBD
Join the Rancho Cañada Community in a day of harvesting at Harvest Solutions Farm or Founders Farm. Ages 7 and up.
I'd love to help harvest!
0 out of 50 filled.


Earth Day - Campus Cleanup
In honor or Earth Day, let’s help keep our campus and community clean. Bags, gloves, and light snacks will be provided.
Wednesday, 04/21/2027 (01:05 pm - 02:00 pm)
0 out of 100 filled.


Book Fairs (Fall and Spring)

Help is needed during and after school when students are visiting and making purchases.


Fall Bookfair - November 16-19
I'm Interested in helping!
0 out of 20 filled.


Spring Book Fair - March
I'm interested in helping!
0 out of 20 filled.


Valentine Grams - February 8-11

Help sell Valentine Grams to our students during lunch. These are 2 hour shifts.


I'd love to help sell! (copy)
2 hour shifts available.
Monday, 02/08/2027 ( 11:00 am - 01:00 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.

Tuesday, 02/09/2027 (11:00 am - 01:00 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.

Wednesday, 02/10/2027 (11:00 am - 01:00 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.

Thursday, 02/11/2027 (11:00 am - 01:00 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.


STEAM Family Night - March 3

Planning and Organizing Event
We're looking for people to help coordinate vendors/volunteers for each category: Science - Technology - Engineering - Art - Math. Volunteers also needed during the event.
I'd love to help plan this event!
0 out of 5 filled.


Hoedown - May 13

Every Spring the blacktop comes alive with carnival games, food trucks, inflatables and fun! There are a lot of opportunities to help make this night of fun a success! 


Planning Committee
We need committees and chairs for this event. It's our biggest one of the year and loads of fun. Both Planning and Silent Auction Committees need to be filled. The Silent Auction Committee gathers donations from local companies, Create themed baskets for auction. Vendor Coordinators set up all our activity and food vendors for the evening. Volunteers Coordinators manage both Student and Adult Volunteers through out the event. Pre-Registration Coordinator sorts and labels presale tickets and wristbands.
Committee Chairs
0 out of 2 filled.

Vendor Coordinators
0 out of 2 filled.

Silent Auction Committee
0 out of 5 filled.

Pre Registration Coordinator
0 out of 2 filled.

Volunteers Coordinators
0 out of 2 filled.


Registration Volunteers
Manage wristband/ticket presales, sales and distribution
I'm ready to sell! 05/14/2027 (04:15 pm - 05:15 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.

I'm ready to sell! 05/14/2027 (05:15 pm - 06:15 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.


Student Volunteers
Pizza, water and dessert will be provided for all student volunteers!
My High School / Junior High Student will help! (04:00 pm - 08:00 pm)
0 out of 30 filled.

My High School / Junior High Student will help! (04:30 pm - 05:30 pm)
0 out of 10 filled.

My High School / Junior High Student will help! (05:30 pm - 06:30 pm)
0 out of 10 filled.

My High School / Junior High Student will help! (06:30 pm - 07:30 pm)
0 out of 30 filled.


Adult Volunteers
We need adult volunteers to help during the event.
Shift One - 05/14/2027 (04:30 pm - 05:30 pm)
0 out of 10 filled.

Shift Two - 05/14/2027 (05:30 pm - 06:30 pm)
0 out of 10 filled.

Shift Three - 05/14/2027 (06:30 pm - 07:30 pm)
0 out of 10 filled.


Set Up/Take Down
Morning Set-Up 05/14/2027 (08:30 am - 09:30 am)
1 out of 10 filled.
Signed Up: Erin Garcia

After School Set-Up 05/14/2027(02:30 pm - 03:30 pm)
0 out of 10 filled.

Take Down - 05/14/2027 (07:30 pm - 08:00 pm)
0 out of 10 filled.


Donate to the Treat Trott
We need store bought Donuts, Cookies, Cupcakes for our Treat Trott. We request donations to be full size (no mini). Donations may be turned into the front office the week of the Hoedown. Thank you!
I'll Donate DONUTS!
0 out of 100 filled.

I'll Donate COOKIES!
1 out of 100 filled.
Signed Up: Erin Garcia (1)

I'll Donate CUPCAKES!
0 out of 100 filled.


Help our School Nurse

Ice Pack Assembly Volunteers
Our wonderful school nurse could use a few helping hands with assembling DIY ice packs for student use. This is a volunteer opportunity that can be done on your own time throughout the year. the nurse will contact you to set up a time and day that is convenient for you!
I'd love to assemble Ice Packs
1 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Kimberly Delrio


Vision and Hearing Screening Volunteers- February (TBD)
You will be walking students to and from the vision/hearing screening by classroom. Shift One ( 8:30 am), Shift Two (9:40 am), Shift Three (10:50 am).
Shift One (08:30 am - 09:40 am)
0 out of 3 filled.

Shift Two (09:40 am - 10:50 am)
0 out of 3 filled.

Shift Three (10:50 am - 12:00 pm)
0 out of 3 filled.


Other interests or ideas?

Let us know what skills you have and how you would like to help! 


I have other skills or ideas that can help!
I have a new idea!
1 out of 20 filled.
Signed Up: Kimberly Delrio