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2026-2027 Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in giving back to Birchwood by volunteering! Below are the chair/committee positions we're looking to fill to assist in planning.

There will be plenty of opportunities to volunteer throughout the year if you're not able to take on a chair position. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Birchwood PTO board.

Thank you again, looking forward to a great school year!

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Communications
Website Manager
Work with the executive board to maintain, update, and manage website content on a regular basis.
0 out of 1 filled.
Monthly Email Newsletter
Create and distribute monthly emails on upcoming PTO events. Create and distribute reminders for upcoming events and deadlines as needed.
0 out of 1 filled.
Room Parent Coordinators
Gather interest for homeroom parents, align and harmonize how PTO communicates with classroom teachers and families, manage the collection of pictures at classroom events.
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Dimitra Blanas (1), Ashley Breslin (1)
full
Bulletin Board
Keep the PTO bulletin board updated with information on events and share photos from events.
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Janice Wislocki (2)
full
Programs & Events
Back to School Carnival (September 25)
Work with PTO Board to plan, organize and execute this school-wide welcome event 9/25/26 including food, bounce house rentals, promotion, etc.
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Erica Rossin
Monster Mash Trunk or Treat (October 30)
Work with PTO Board to plan and organize this event . Create sign-up list for volunteers to decorate their trunks and provide candy, set up additional activities, etc.
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Ashley Breslin
Family Movie Night (December 11)
Help to promote and organize this school-wide, free event. Coordinate with Birchwood to have projector and speaker set up.
0 out of 2 filled.
Bingo Night (January 22)
Coordinate a school-wide Bingo night including purchasing supplies and prizes as well as promoting the event.
0 out of 3 filled.
Family Movie Night (March 12)
Help to promote and organize this school-wide, free event. Coordinate with Birchwood to have projector and speaker set up.
0 out of 2 filled.
Game Night (April 9)
Help organize and promote this event. Create sign-up form to gauge attendance, request attendees to bring their own games, purchase snacks and soft drinks, etc.
0 out of 3 filled.
Learning Fair (May 13)
Help to organize this event with Birchwood staff. Students are encouraged to share anything they have a passion for!
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Kelyn Snyder
Ice Cream Social (June 11)
Work with PTO Board to plan, organize and execute this school-wide year-end event including food, rentals, promotion, ticket sales, etc.
0 out of 3 filled.
Popcorn Friday
Work with PTO Board to plan and coordinate volunteers to make popcorn at school during snack time on one designated Friday a month throughout the school year.
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Beth Gresen
Library Helpers
Work with Mrs. Kirkpatrick to come to school to help reshelve, check in, and perform other tasks within the library.
2 out of 6 filled.
Signed Up: Dimitra Blanas (2)
Arts & Enrichment Coordinator
Work with PTO, school administration, and BOCES to coordinate arts and enrichment programs and events such as assemblies, field trips, and visiting author programs.
0 out of 1 filled.
Pre-School Program
Coordinate pre-school outreach program with school principal, librarian and music teacher. Schedule teachers and district staff as speakers for parent presentations; arrange end of the program bus ride. This program runs for 6 weeks in the spring, approximately 45 mins during school hours.
0 out of 1 filled.
1000 Book Club
Work with school librarian to manage free book borrowing program among area preschoolers; arrange kick-off event; monitor condition of books, bags, and check-out system on a monthly basis.
0 out of 2 filled.
Faculty & Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation Breakfast (October 16)
Order catered breakfast for teachers and staff. Set up breakfast in the cafeteria, provide to-go breakfast for bus drivers, enlist volunteers to help set up and welcome teachers.
2 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Dimitra Blanas, Ashley Breslin
Stock the Staffroom (December 14-18)
Create a sign-up form and coordinate to stock the staffroom with snacks, fruit, treats, and soft drinks.
2 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Dimitra Blanas, Erica Rossin
Stock the Staffroom (February 8-12)
Create a sign-up form and coordinate to stock the staffroom with snacks, fruit, treats, and soft drinks.
0 out of 3 filled.
Staff Appreciation Lunch (March 9)
Select a restaurant and menu for staff and bus drivers. Have the lunch set up by 11 a.m. and bus driver meals ready to go at 10:35 a.m. A budget will be provided. Recruit volunteers to help set up, staff the lunch and clean up.
0 out of 3 filled.
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3-7)
Plan and organize events to support teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week. This can include lunches/breakfasts, Kona Coffee truck, and other treats.
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Dimitra Blanas
Fundraising
Boosterthon (October 16)
Work with the VPs of Fundraising to develop a plan for this year’s Boosterthon Glow Fun Run. Enlist sponsors to help reach goals, create T-shirt sponsorships to be listed on the back, and create a sign-up for help with each grade, etc.
0 out of 3 filled.
Holiday Wreath Auction (November 16-December 11)
Work with the PTO board and Birchwood staff to organize the wreath auction. Teachers and staff decorate wreaths that are then available for students and families to bid on.
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Meghan Melore
Book Fair (December 7-11 / June 7-11)
Work with PTO Board and Birchwood librarians to plan, organize and execute this fundraising event held in the fall and spring.
3 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Jessa Allen, Dimitra Blanas, Dana Renzi
full
Flower Sale (May 6-7)
Work with the PTO to organize, promote and execute our flower sale which will take place during lunch/recess times.
3 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Suzy Gray, Meghan Melore, Erica Rossin
full
CLYNK Bag Collection
Work with PTO Board to plan, organize and execute this ongoing fundraising event.
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Janice Wislocki
Yearbook & Picture Day
Yearbook Commitee
Design and produce Birchwood’s yearbook with team of volunteers using the online system provided by vendor, manage promotion and sales.
Co-Chairs
0 out of 3 filled.
Committee Members
0 out of 15 filled.
Picture Day Coordinators
Facilitate picture day on October 6 and make-up day Monday November 13 in cooperation with school principal and portrait studio, inform parents, manage order forms.
3 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Jessa Allen, Suzy Gray, Dana Renzi
full
4th & 5th Grade Activities
4th Grade Legacy Gift Fundraiser
Work with executive board to plan a fundraiser or other event in support of 4th grade legacy gift.
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Meghan Melore (1), Dana Renzi (1)
full
5th Grade Legacy Gift Fundraiser
Work with executive board to plan a fundraiser or other event in support of 5th grade legacy gift.
0 out of 2 filled.
4th Grade Lawn Signs
Work with executive committee to design, order and distribute 4th grade graduation lawn signs.
0 out of 2 filled.
5th Grade Lawn Signs
Work with executive committee to design, order and distribute 5th grade graduation lawn signs.
0 out of 2 filled.
4th Grade Yearbook Coordinator
Plan the fourth grade section of yearbook: includes pictures from their K-3 years at birchwood, 4th grade class picture, favorite memory page, 4th grade special events, etc.
0 out of 2 filled.
5th Grade Yearbook Coordinator
Plan the fifth grade section of yearbook: includes pictures from their K-4 years at Birchwood, 5th grade class picture, favorite memory page, 5th grade special events, etc.
0 out of 22 filled.
Nominating Committee

The nominating committee, through written and/or electronic notice, shall inform the membership that it is soliciting and accepting nominations for officers for the next school year. This committee, after careful consideration of the qualifications of each nominee, they shall select one nominee for each office. This slate would then go out to membership for a vote. 

Committee will be comprised of 1 chairperson, a teacher, and up to 3 additional members.  Executive Committee members are not eligible to serve on the Nominating Committee.

Chairperson
0 out of 1 filled.
Teacher
0 out of 1 filled.
Members
0 out of 3 filled.