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Show Off Your Skills & Volunteer!
Show Off Your Skills & Volunteer!
Every individual of our vibrant Merton PTO community adds a unique flavor to our dynamic mix. We're eagerly seeking enthusiastic volunteers to contribute their special talents and time.
Below are some of the many opportunities we currently have for you to get involved with supporting our students & staff.
Want to lead a project or event? Do you have an idea for a NEW project or event? Connect with us: hello@mertonpto.org. We can't wait to hear from you!
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Staff Requested Wishlist Items
Staff Requested Wishlist Items
Wishlist Items
Wishlist Items
Our amazing school staff works tirelessly to create a wonderful learning environment for our children. You can show your appreciation by helping them stock their classrooms! We've compiled an Amazon wishlist with items they've requested. Please consider purchasing an item or two to support their efforts.
Youth Night Parent Volunteers
Youth Night Parent Volunteers
Dates:
Monday, November 3 - Friday, November 7, 2025
1:30 - 3:00 PM
Opportunities available: 1.5-hour Shifts
Comments: Volunteers will help load boxes of collected food at both the Primary and Intermediate schools into a van (meet at the Primary school), then assist in unloading the van at St. John's, which is across the street from Intermediate school.
Youth Night Parent Volunteers
Youth Night Parent Volunteers
Dates:
Friday, November 21, 2025
Friday, January 30, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026
Opportunities available: 2-hour Shift
Comments: Help keep an eye on the kids at Youth Night
Youth Night is a super fun and easy way to connect with other parents and simultaneously hang out with your kids and their friends.
All we ask is that parents keep an eye on the gym, the commons (crafts/games), the little theater and the outdoor playground (weather permitting). There is also an opportunity to assist with the concessions area where students can purchase snacks and drinks for $1.
Volunteer Helpers
Volunteer Helpers
Date: Culver's Nights, 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Opportunities available: 30-minute "shifts" starting at 5PM, ending at 8PM
Comments: We are looking for volunteer helpers to assist the incredible Culver's staff at the Merton PTO Culver's Night fundraiser.
Job may include delivering trays, cleaning up tables, and making sure the dining room is tidy.
Anyone is welcome to sign up: parents, kids, grandparents.
November 19, 2025 - Sign up here to volunteer as a server!
December 17, 2025 - Sign up here to volunteer as a server!
January 21, 2026 - Sign up here to volunteer as a server!
February 18, 2026 - Sign up here to volunteer as a server!
March 18, 2026 - Sign up here to volunteer as a server!
April 15, 2026 - Sign up here to volunteer as a server!
May 20, 2026 - Sign up here to volunteer as a server!
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Menu Contributions + Meal Assistance
Menu Contributions + Meal Assistance
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Opportunities available: Helpers to set up the buffet, clean up, contribute to the menu
Comments: We are looking for volunteers who would like to help provide a delicious meal for their long day of teaching + Parent-Teacher Conferences.
This year, we're offering a Mac & Cheese bar!
Book Fairs
Book Fairs
Opportunities available: Book Fair Helpers
Please sign up for a shift (or two) at the Book Fair! Time flies because it's so fun. As a volunteer, your job entails:
Assisting students with selecting books as needed
Process transactions on the Book Fair-provided cash registers. This is super easy to learn; the Book Fair Lead has detailed instructions and you'll receive directions from the team you're relieving. The Book Fair can accept cash, credit, and gift cards via a scannable code.
Help tidy and make sure the Book Fair area is organized and replenished, when applicable.
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL volunteer sign up
Dates: Monday, October 20, 2025
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
PRIMARY SCHOOL volunteer sign up
Dates: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Vision Screening
Vision Screening
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 10:45AM to 1:30PM
What: Vision Screening for 4K / 1st / 3rd Graders + those in 5K / 2nd / 4th whose parents request a screening.
5 people will be needed:
2 people help process paperwork / permission slips and to support the Lions Club member in making a brief notation about the student's vision screening (checking a box 'Pass' or 'Needs Additional Testing'). The Lion Club member will tell you what to do.
1 person to help corral the children while their class is proceeding through the Vision Screening line.
2 "runners" to run out to get the next class so we can keep the schedule moving.
We can sort out who does what on the day-of, and trade spots if we need to. If you can't make the full shift, please let us know.
The Vision Screening will be held in Conference Room in the in the Primary Library and will begin at 11AM. Please arrive at 10:45AM to help with setting up. We should be done no later than 1:30PM.
Stock the Staff Lounge
Stock the Staff Lounge
Year-Round
Year-Round
Help refuel our amazing Merton staff by keeping the lounges filled with goodies throughout the whole school year.
Get Involved with the Merton PTO
Get Involved with the Merton PTO
Let us know how you'd like to get involved with the Merton PTO!
Take a look at the long list of projects & activities we're currently planning and let us know what you'd be interested in helping with!
As always, WE ARE OPEN TO NEW IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS! Please share with us!
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