Volunteers ARE ALWAYS needed!!
Volunteers are needed throughout the year and parents are a vital part of making a child’s school experience positive and successful!
We greatly appreciate any and all volunteers. If you are new to volunteering, it’s helpful to know:
Most activities and events take less time than one might expect.
You choose which activities you want to be involved in throughout the year.
Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the school, meet other parents, spend time with your children and have fun!
If interested in helping out at GVMS, please reach out to any board member or click this link: VOLUNTEER FORM
Complete our online form where you can select any volunteer events/activities that interest you. Based on your selections, we will reach out to you with details. Many hands make light work!
Listed and described below are some volunteer opportunities offered at Great Valley Middle School.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Dinner
The GVMS Teacher and Staff Appreciation Dinner in November 2023 was a huge success! Thank you to all who donated and volunteered!
Chaperones
Chaperones are needed for field trips including:
8th Grade Amazing Race
These events rely on donations and parent volunteers. There are a number of experiences planned for students this year requiring the assistance of parent chaperones. The 8th grade Amazing Race is anticipated to need 80-100 volunteer chaperones with clearances. In anticipation of the need, families interested in supporting these experiences as a chaperone are encouraged to visit the following link and forward new or updated clearances to the school. VOLUNTEER INFO
Other
Fundraiser Volunteer - Help set up fundraising events, dine & donates, or other fundraising initiatives
Beautification Volunteer - Help to beautify the campus during seasonal/holiday or special events. The GVMS PTO already has all the necessary materials. Volunteers go to school to change the displays in late August, October, December, February and May.
Library Volunteer - The librarian, Mr. Dippell, needs volunteers for the Book Fair that typically takes place in spring/March. More info: TIME SLOTS: There are 3 shifts: 8am-10am, 10am-Noon, Noon-2:20pm. NUMBERS: We need 2 volunteers for each shift on each day that week Monday to Friday. DUTIES: Working the register and tidying up book displays. Mr Dippell and the librarian aide will be there to facilitate and help. No prior experience is required!
Hospitality - Volunteers provide baked goods (homemade or store bought) for PTO-sponsored events such as Teacher/Staff Appreciation Dinner(November), Administrative Staff Appreciation Day(April 24th 2024), Teacher Appreciation Week(Mon, May 6, 2024 – Fri, May 10, 2024).
Website design/Photographer/Graphic Designer - Help to spruce up the website
Sports Parent - Help run a concessions cart during sporting events
General Volunteer - From time to time, a need arises for volunteers that might not fall into any of the above categories.
OPEN PTO POSITIONS
Corresponding Secretary
We are still seeking a current 6th grade parent to train as our corresponding secretary. Duties include: assisting the PTO President in updating the website, posting updates on social media, writing the PTO email blasts. You will shadow&train with Cristina Hartley- PTO president for this school year in all aspects related to the corresponding secretary position, and fully take over for the next 2 school years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. Please contact any of the PTO board members if you are interested.
Amazon Wish Lists for Staff room
Short on time but still want to help? You can donate by buying items for the staff lounge via the Amazon Smile Charity Lists. When you order from the wish list, the goods will be shipped directly to the school. Please have a look at the charity wishlists by clicking on this link. https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/1T5V7VWNS7KQY
Parent Key CommunicatorS
Click here to go to the official PKC page - GVSD PKC INFO
The Parent Key Communicator (PKC) network is comprised of parent volunteers. Jennifer Blake, Director of Communications and Outreach, facilitates the group. District Superintendent, Dr. Daniel F. Goffredo, and a School Board representative attend the meetings.
If you have questions or concerns about something related to things happening at GVMS or in the district, please reach out to one of the GVMS PKCs. We will be happy to help guide you to the correct contact or bring your idea or question to the next PKC meeting.
Beth Kaniuk bkaniuk@gmail.com
Melissa Moore msmoore1016@verizon.net
Laura Broh lqbroh@gmail.com
New ideas ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Do you have an idea for fundraising or a community building event you would love to see happen at Great Valley Middle School? Please drop us a note with details.