Volunteers

Want to help, but short on time? Or ready to jump in a little deeper?


There’s no one right way to get involved — every small action adds up, and you can choose what fits your schedule right now.

Pick a lane below and jump in where it feels good.

👉 Fast Wins — quick, easy tasks (1–10 minutes)
👉 Jump-In Jobs — short shifts or flexible help
👉 Deep Dive Helpers — for parents ready to roll up their sleeves

FAST WINS

Small, quick actions that keep the school humming.

  • Lost & Found Help — 2–5 min

  • Invite Another Parent — 1 min

  • Newsletter Check‑In — 1–2 min

  • Check With Room Parent — 5–10 min

  • Teacher Treats — 5–10 min

  • Donate Books — 2–5 min

  • Classroom Supplies — 5–10 min

DEEP DIVE HELPERS

For when you want to jump in and stay a bit longer.

  • Valentine Grams (Feb 10–13) — 60 min shift

  • Spirit Wear Help — 30–60 min

  • Garden Work Day (Feb 7) — 1–2 hours

  • Talent Show (Mar 6) — 1–2 hours

  • Book Fair (Mar 23–26) — 1–2 hours

  • Kinder Yard Assistance — 1–2 hours

  • 5th Grade Parents: Culmination Planning — 20–60 min to start

  • Spring Dance — 1–2 hours (and we need a DJ!)

JUMP‑IN JOBS

Short shifts or medium‑lift tasks you can do anytime.

  • Auction Prize Collection — 10–20 min or 1 outreach

  • Morning Drop‑Off Help — 30–45 min

  • Translate — 10–20 min

  • At‑Home Tasks — 10–30 min

  • Social Media Help — 10–30 min

  • Class Party Help — 1–1.5 hours

  • FOW Meeting / Coffee w/ Principal (Feb 12) — 60–80 min

  • Beautification — 1–2 hours

Want to stay in the loop?

We share volunteer needs, events, and quick ways to help in a few different places — pick whatever works best for you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly updates

  • Follow us on Instagram for reminders and last-minute asks

  • Join our WhatsApp group for real-time updates and quick needs

Every event will always list a point of contact, so you’ll know exactly who to reach out to. And if you’re ever not sure, just email us at friendsofwestminster@gmail.com — we’re happy to help.