We are looking for volunteers!
JOG-A-THON! – Various shifts on September 29, 2023 (and leading up to the event)
Our Jog-a-thon will take place on September 29th at McKinley School 8:30am-TBD.
We need volunteers for the days leading up to the event and shifts throughout the day of the event to secure corporate sponsors, set up, manage flair tables, manage snacks/drinks, count laps, help with event check in/checkout, cleanup and most importantly PUMP THE KIDS UP!!
Recess and Lunch Volunteers 2023-24 School year
Volunteer for recess (10:05 – 10:45 am) or lunchtime (11:45 am – 1:00pm) supervision (just once OR more if you’d like).
Volunteers will support recess and/or lunchtime eating/recess for 1st through 8th graders (parents of TK and K also welcome to volunteer). You will assist during two timeframes, 1st – 3rd grade, and/or 4th – 8th grade*.
CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE DIRECTLY TO VOLUNTEER! 707-778-4750
Join the PTA Committee – 2023-2024 School Year
Are you interested in making a lasting impact on your child’s school? Our award-winning McKinley PTA provides resources and support programs, including experiential learning, bilingual instruction, classroom supplies, school community events, and much more.
As we start planning the 2023-24 school year, we’re looking for energetic and dedicated individuals to help fill PTA committee positions for:
- PERFORMING ARTS COMMITTEE TECH DIRECTOR: OPEN
- SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE: OPEN
- SUSTAINABILITY CHAIR: OPEN
- TIDE (TEAM FOR INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY & EQUITY) CHAIR: OPEN
- Fundraising
- CORPORATE GIVING/GRANT OPPORTUNITIES: OPEN
- DINE AND DONATE CHAIR: OPEN
- JOG-A-THON: OPEN
- SPIRIT WEAR SALES: OPEN
- SILVER GRAPHICS FALL FUNDRAISER COORDINATOR (NEW!): OPEN
- FLOWER POWER SPRING FUNDRAISER COORDINATOR (NEW!): OPEN
- Give-Backs and Community-Building
- ANCESTORS TABLE COMMITTEE: OPEN
- FALL CARNIVAL (NEW!): OPEN
- STAFF APPRECIATION CHAIR: OPEN
- TEACHER SUPPLY ORDER COORDINATOR: OPEN for 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
- PTA Support
- PTA TEACHER LIAISON: OPEN
- VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: OPEN
- WEBSITE SUPPORT: OPEN
A full description of the roles and responsibilities can be found here.
If you are interested in any of these roles — or you would like to nominate someone — please email us at and let us know!
You may also volunteer the classroom:
- Check with your student’s teacher if they need help stuffing Wednesday folders.
- Check with your student’s teacher if they need any help in the classroom.
- Be part of the Art Docent program. Contact Alyse Breece to see if help is needed in your student’s classroom teaching art classes (no prior knowledge of art required)
In the school:
- Volunteer to guard the crosswalk in the morning or at pick up time: Position requires, in addition to exquisite punctuality and dependability, standing at the crosswalk by McKinley’s main entrance and aiding students in crossing safely; 30-minute commitment per shift (email to ask for details).
- Volunteer to facilitate the maker space one morning a week (11:45-1pm): Position requires setting up the maker space and helping students get supplies to build their creations. No previous knowledge required (fill out this form makers space volunteers).
- Volunteer to run the Safe Routes to School welcome table one morning a month (position requires setting up a table and welcoming students in the morning) (email )
In the PTA:
- Help organize the Jog-a-thon (contact Lindsay at for details).
- RE-LAUNCH McKinley’s TIDE committee: contact Rebecca Hachmyer at to get more information
- Enter the Family Engagement Team database of potential Spanish Translators for future events.
- Help be part of the Winter Festival Team. Please email Rebecca Hachmyer (chair) at
Let us know your interests and we will contact you when help is needed by filling out this form
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