RMH PTA 2021-2022 Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Approval Process for the 2021-2022 School Year 

Starting tomorrow, July 7, volunteers will be able to access the Plano ISD volunteer management system, VOLY, to create an account and complete an application, online orientation and criminal history check. These items need to be completed by volunteers each school year to be eligible for district/school volunteer opportunities. Please visit plano.voly.org to create a volunteer account and begin this process. If you created an account last school year, you will use that same log in to access your account to complete this year’s application, orientation and background check.

An email will be sent to the volunteer applicant communicating the status of their application and criminal history search within 3-5 business days of completing these steps. Volunteer approval status can also be viewed by the volunteer by logging into their account. Volunteers will need to complete the online orientation as well to be eligible to volunteer. 

Once approved, they will be able to sign up for volunteer opportunities directly through the VOLY platform at plano.voly.org. Volunteers should be sure to select all of the schools they are interested in volunteering with when asked on their application. This will allow campuses to see their volunteers and their status in the system. These school selections can also be changed by the volunteer by logging into their account at any time. For more details on the volunteer approval process, please visit pisd.edu/volunteer.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering in Plano ISD. 

Thank you!

RMH ELEMENTARY Volunteer Opportunities Description:

Room Parent: Room parents assist with class parties (Winter Party, Valentine’s Day Party, and End of Year Party). Room parents may also be contacted throughout the year by the grade level teachers to ask for materials assistance, or to coordinate with other parents within the class.

Photographer: Do you like to take pictures of your child with his/her friends? This is a flexible volunteer position. The grade photographer(s)will help collect pictures to be added into the yearbook.

Field Day: Field Day is a truly unique and fun event. This event takes place in the late Spring, usually on a Friday, in the morning or mid-day. The coaches are in need of parent volunteer to help make Field Day a success. You don’t want to miss out on this event!

Green Team/Landscaping: Do you have a green thumb? Then this volunteer opportunity might be the best fit for you. You will be contacted throughout the year when needed in order to help water the plants (usually in the summer), and help bring creative ideas when needed.

Book Fair: This event takes place twice a year (Fall/Spring). Mrs. Grizzle needs your help to bring students down from their classes, help them select their books, and return the students back to class. Times and days are flexible and any time you can give is greatly appreciated.

Mariner Merchant Fleet: Do you have connections in the community to share with the school PTA? PTA is always looking for ways to bridge community partnerships.

Materials Helper: Cutting, laminating, stapling…. Help your teachers create fun and exciting projects for your kids! Come on your own time throughout the year, head to the workroom, and check your grade level box for materials that need to be completed.

Materials Helper- AT HOME: If you can’t find time during the day, some materials can be taken home and returned to school when the project is completed. Ask your grade level head, room parent, or teacher for more information.

On-Line Auction: If interested in helping with the annual on-line auction, let our PTA know!

Hearing/Vision Screenings: The school nurse can use your help taking students to and from the nurse’s station for each student’s hearing and vision screening. This takes place in the Fall.

Picture Day: Pictures are taken a few times a year. Help bring the students to and from the picture station. Parents that volunteer, typically 7:45 until 11, receive a set of basic pictures for FREE.

Student Mentor:  Volunteer to help our students get that extra boost of help needed during the day by becoming a mentor for our students.

Main Office Assistance: The office staff from time to time can use your help. This may include filing, sorting, organizing, and more.

Fairs/Competitions: RMH hosts a variety of fairs and events throughout the year, such as Reflections, History Fair, and Science Fair. Parents are needed to help judge the events. Sign up to help while also getting to enjoy seeing how creative and talented our students can be.

Color Run/Haggar Howdy: Volunteer to help set up, run a booth, and clean up.

Movie Night: Help with set up, directing parents the night of, and clean up.

Spring Fling: Help with set up, running a booth, and clean up.

Feel free to contact the volunteer coordinator if you have any questions.