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.