Volunteer

Volunteering with the PTA is a great way to connect with families and support our school year-round. Sign up below to help at one or more events—any amount of time you give is appreciated. Thank you for your support!

Have questions or ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Please email us at walkerptagroup@gmail.com.

• ESCCA: Donate and Volunteer!
  ESCCA is collecting gently used (or new if possible!) coats, gloves, hats and scarves, and other clothing following these guidelines. All donations will be offered to D65 children in need through ESCCA’s shop at JEH. 
• Drop-off: JEH drive-up bin, west side (1500 McDaniel) or at Walker, just inside Door 5 at the cafeteria entrance. 
• Additional Support: You can also support ESCCA by shopping ESCCA’s Amazon Wishlist. Interested in volunteering at least 4 times a year with ESCCA?  We are in need of a few more Supervisors (college age or older, see flyer) and provide training and a flexible schedule. Email maryshawcox@gmail.com if interested! If you would like to learn more about accessing ESCCA’s services, please contact your school health clerk.

• PTA Expense Reporting Form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKF6r7ThDhUV-F5PI6-2AyZVqK3z46heJw9aunYM8r6IP7MA/viewform

Volunteer for a Committee:

Walker PTA Committee	Description	Current Chair + Email	Time Commitment
PTA Equity Project (PEP)	The (co)chairs serve as liaisons to the district-wide PTA Equity Project, organizing fundraising and family events that promote equity and inclusion. They ensure PEP principles are practiced across schools.		Meetings throughout the school year PEP Fest in the fall
Garden	The (co)chairs oversee the Walker Garden, which features raised vegetable beds and native plants. The committee maintains and plants new greenery, schedules watering, and occasionally partners with teachers to bring the garden into the classroo		Year-round garden support, especially spring planting and summer watering.
Spirit	The (co)chairs work with the co-presidents to survey the Walker community to develop programming that aligns with Walker’s values of affirming our diverse community.		Meetings with the co-presidents to discuss survey results.
Lost & Found	The (co)chairs organize and post photos of lost items, coordinate donations to the Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association (ESCCA), and schedule “last call” for unclaimed items twice a year.		Quarterly item checks; donations to ESCCA in December and June.
Audit	The (co)chairs assist the Treasurer with annual audit preparations by reviewing financial records and reports to keep the PTA in good standing as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The chair or co-chairs of this committee support the Walker Treasurer to ensure successful audit practices. They look over financial records at the end of the year, receipts, treasurer reports and help the PTA stay in good non-profit 501c3 standing.		The Treasurer determines that timeframe for audit prep and execution. Must be completed by mid-November.
Fundraising	The (co)chairs manage various fundraisers school-year-round, including event fundraisers, dine-to-donate events, spiritwear sales, and more.		Ongoing throughout the school year.
Community Engagement	This committee plans and runs fun community events such as Bingo nights, dances, movie nights, and academic activities to foster connection. The PTA plans a variety of community engagement events each year. These events vary and can be created and executed by the community engagement committee. Past events have included: Bingo, dances, movie nights, and academic-focused events.		Ongoing throughout the school year.
Climate Action	The (co)chairs support green initiatives like recycling, composting, reusable event materials, and Earth Day activities to promote sustainability at Walker.		Ongoing throughout the school year.
Conference Potlucks & Teacher Appreciation	The (co)chairs support teacher appreciation events during the holidays and Teacher Appreciation Week in May. They also coordinate donated snacks and meals for teachers during October and February conferences.		Arranging things for conferences in October, teacher gifts in December, conferences in February, and teacher appreciation in May
Yearbook	The (co)chairs collect photos, manage fundraising for 5th-grade yearbooks, and assist with the yearbook’s design and ordering.		Photo collection during the year; design and ordering in spring.