Get Involved
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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Parent/Teacher Conference Meals
Primary School
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Opportunities available: more info coming soon.
Location: Primary School Staff Lounge
Comments: More info coming soon.
Intermediate School
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Opportunities available: more info coming soon.
Location: Intermediate School Staff Lounge
Comments: More info coming soon.
Primary School
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Opportunities available: more info coming soon.
Location: Primary School Staff Lounge
Comments: Please help us provide a nacho bar meal for our wonderful Merton Primary School staff prior to parent/teacher conferences on Thursday, October 24th. The PTO will provide the meat for the nachos as well as plates and cutlery.
All items should be dropped off at the Primary school office by 12:00 pm on October 24th. Although there is no school that day, it is a teacher in-service day so the office will still be open. You may drop items off in the office earlier in the week as well.
Book Fairs
Intermediate School
Date: Monday, October 21 - Wednesday, October 23
Opportunities available: 1.5-hour shifts throughout the school day and some evening hours
Location: Intermediate School Cafeteria/Commons
Comments: You'll assist customers by helping them to locate books, ring up their orders on the Scholastic-provided cash registers. Your Book Fair Lead will provide detailed notes for you + give demonstrations on how to use the equipment.
Primary School
Date: Monday, October 21 - Thursday, October 24
Opportunities available: 2-hour shifts throughout the school day and some evening hours
Location: Primary School Front Atrium (near front office)
Comments: You'll assist customers by helping them to locate books, ring up their orders on the Literati-provided cash registers. Your Book Fair Lead will provide detailed notes for you + give demonstrations on how to use the equipment.
Youth Nights
Youth Night Lead(s)
Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 (and future dates!)
Opportunities available: Lead(s) for Youth Nights
Comments: We are looking for adult(s) to lead the Youth Nights for 5th & 6th graders. The job would entail finding volunteer(s) to help supervise the kids at Youth Night, plus reaching out to school to secure the school spaces. The rest is up to you! This could be a great opportunity to partner with a friend to tag-team the duties.
Whatever you come up with, the PTO will provide you with the financial resources + support (in pointing you to the right people at school, providing you with a "YouthNights@mertonpto.org" email account if desired, access and guidance with Sign Up Genius, etc.)
Adult Volunteers
Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 + future months (Fridays)
Opportunities available: Adults to help supervise the Youth Night kids
Comments: We are looking for adults to help supervise the Youth Nights for 5th & 6th graders. This job will be easy....imagine mostly hanging out and chit-chatting with other parents. :)
The more the merrier!
Culver's Night, 11-20-2024
Volunteer Helpers
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Opportunities available: 30-minute "shifts" starting at 5PM
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.
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!