Volunteer Opportunities 2023-2024

Volunteer Hands

Get Involved! Greentree Elementary is a special place and greatly appreciates all of its volunteers! There is a committee to fit the needs and talents of anyone who would like to be involved in supporting student achievement and our community.

Please consider volunteering your time and joining one of our PTA Committees. The committee chair will contact you with specific volunteer needs.

PLEASE NOTE:
To volunteer at ANY school in Humble ISD, you must fill out an online volunteer application form. This application must be completed EACH school year. No exceptions! A background check is part of the process. CLICK HERE for additional information and to start the process.

Questions?
Greentree PTA Parent Volunteer Coordinator
volunteercoordinator@gtepta.com

Art Masterpiece

This program introduces the children to the Master Artists and their works. Each class requires a volunteer who can give one hour to present artist and assist students in their art work. No knowledge of art is necessary as the paintings and presentation material are provided. A training course will be given at
the beginning of the school year.

Beautification

Help clean up, maintain and/or improve the appearance of our school grounds. One or more "workdays" will be set up during the school year.

Bike Rodeo – Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Our Bike Rodeo is designed to teach the basics of bike safety and promote helmet awareness. Only Kindergarten through Second Grade students participate in this event, but anyone can volunteer! Held one school day in the fall, shifts are available to assist with bike drop off and set up, supervise the bike course and manage student activities on the pavilion while they wait.

Book Fair

Assists our Librarian during Book Fair Week in the fall and spring. Jobs include set up and take down, cashier and assisting students with their purchases.

Breakfast with Santa – Kindergarten

Set up and serve breakfast to the kindergarten students and their families. We ask that first through
fifth grade parents volunteer so that kindergarten parents can enjoy this special time with their child.

Cafeteria Helper

Assist serving lunch to GTE students in the cafeteria! A monthly Sign-Up Genius will be sent out so you can sign up for the shift that works best for you.

Classroom Parent Lead

Keep classroom parents informed regarding events and other relevant classroom information. Organize treats for Fun Runs, Parties and Teacher Appreciation Week. An informative meeting is presented at the beginning of the school year.

Classroom Parent Helper

Unable to lead but still want to help out with class parties? This is the volunteer spot for you! Assist the Classroom Parent with anything they need help with.

Everybody Counts

A program that is designed to teach children about different disabilities and accepting people with disabilities. All material is provided. Takes place in January or February.

Gator Dads

Calling all Dads, Grandads, Uncles, Big Brothers, or any special male in the child's life. Contribute to GTE and support PTA goals by working on projects that may require physical labor or other needs as they come up. We are excited to see how this group evolves as the year progresses!

Grade Level Parent Lead

Open to all, not just Classroom Parents. This position will act as the liaison between the Classroom Parent Coordinator and all grade level Classroom Parents. Working with the Classroom Parents, you'll oversee the planning of all class parties for your specific grade. Responsibilities will also include the purchasing, prepping and distributing of all party supplies for your grade level. This is a perfect way to be involved if unable to commit to attending all the daytime parties.

Hospitality

Volunteer to send in food donations of select items as requested for Teacher Luncheons and Relatives Raising Relatives meetings throughout the school year. Help with decorating, set up and clean up at events.

Junior Achievement

This program helps to educate students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. It allows volunteers to teach the curriculum while sharing their experiences with students.
The program consists of five, one-hour a week lessons. Curriculum is provided and Humble ISD provides a training course.

Library Aide

Works with our Librarian in checking and shelving books, repairing books and other related activities.

Publicity Assistant

Assist the Publicity Coordinator with keeping all Social Media content current. A big component will be responding to and following up on posts, questions and concerns in a timely manner.

Reflections

The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts. Millions of students have found a creative outlet in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Assist the PTA Reflections Coordinator with judging and any other opportunities as they come up.

Spirit Wear

Assist the Spirit Wear Coordinator with sales at school events as well as sorting and distributing items to students as necessary.

Spring Festival

Our biggest fundraiser of the year will take place in April 2023! There will be so many opportunities and ways you can lend a hand before, during and after the Festival: help with the organization, set up, run booths and carnival games, serve refreshments and clean up to name a few.

Super Kid's Day

Assist the PE Department in running the field day events, which takes place in the spring. Morning and afternoon shifts are available.

Thanksgiving Feast

Set up and serve Thanksgiving lunch. Shifts are available so you'll have the chance to eat with your child. Held one school day in November.