Deerfield PTA welcomes and relies on the help of volunteers. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, friend or alumni, we would love to see you! Below is a list of committees that need volunteers. If you would like to help out, please e-mail us at info@dfpta.com.
At Home Help - We sometimes need volunteers to stuff envelopes, assemble packets and do data entry. If it's hard for you to get away from work or home, this is a great way to contribute.
After School Enrichment (ACE) Coordinator (NEW) - Duties: Process class registrations for after school enrichment classes; periodic attendance at IPSF ACE meetings and course previews; update ACE software registrations. Arrange to have 1 or 2 adults when students arrive. Time Commitment: 5-10 hours at start of school year; 5 hours per month on-going.
Book Fair Volunteers - Duties: Assist students with purchases at twice yearly book fairs. Time Commitment: 1-2 hours
Copy Volunteers- Assist Deerfield staff by working 1-2 hour shifts in the copy room, copying notices, homework, etc.
Community Involvement Chairperson (NEW) - Duties: Coordinate 2 food donation drives annually; possibly organize additional charity programs dependent upon interest. Time Commitment: 5-10 hours
Family Night Committee - Work with chairperson to set-up and run Family Nights at Deerfield. We hope to hold 3-4 such events this year. Time Commitment: 2-10 hours
Guy Stuff Night Chair & Committee(6th grade boys) - Duties: Schedule annual fall health education event for 6th grade boys & their dads , including arranging for speaker. Gather items for goodie bags and prizes. Create committee to coordinate food, decorations, etc. 6th grade parent usually fills this job. Time Commitment- 10-12 hours for chair, including e-mails, phone calls; 2-3 hours for committee.
Hospitality - Duties: Assist with refreshments for large meetings and PTA events; act as a greeter at events. Time Commitment: varies, but minimal
Legislative Action Representative - Duties: Attend monthly district meetings regarding legislative issues relevant to IUSD. Share information at monthly PTA meetings. Coordinate letter and e-mail writing campaigns as necessary. Time Commitment: 4-5 hours per month
Library Assistance - Duties: Assist Deerfield librarian by shelving books, checking in items, etc. Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week
Marquee Coordinator - Duties: Works with front office to keep school marquee and bulletin board up-to-date. Time Commitment – 15-30 minutes per week
Mother-Daughter Tea Committee (5th grade girls only) - Work with chairperson to plan menu and agend as well as gather decorations & giveaway items. Time Commitment-2-3 hours in spring
Open House Family Dinner Volunteers - Help set up and/or serve at our Open House Dinner in late May. Time Commitment: 2-3 hours
Reflections Art Program Committee - Duties: Coordinate Deerfield student participation in annual PTA art recognition program held in fall. Time Commitment: 2-5 hours.
