Be part of the magic at B.F. Day! Join the fun and make a positive impact on our community. 

How to Apply for In School Volunteering

Seattle Public Schools has revamped their application process to make approvals vastly faster. You no longer have to wait weeks to hear back after submitting your application.

  • No Invitation Needed: You no longer need staff to send you a sign-up link. Anyone can apply directly online.
  • Simplified Tiers: The old Category A, B, and C system has been replaced with two clear tiers:
    • Tier 1 (Supervised): Requires a WA State background check. Covers classroom help, day field trips, and school events where staff are present.
    • Tier 2 (Unsupervised): Requires a national background check. Needed for independent roles like overnight field trip chaperones.
  • Streamlined Processing: As soon as your background check clears and requirements are met, local staff can approve you online immediately.

Ready to sign up?

Submit your application directly on the SPS Volunteer Page. For all other questions, please contact Ms. Brenna in the front office at bckamppi@seattleschools.org.

Volunteer with the BF Day PTSA

Whether you have a few hours a day, week, or month, the PTSA has a range of volunteer opportunities to help you contribute in meaningful ways. Your initiatives and the contribution of your time help to advocate for our students, support the teachers and staff, and grow our Family School Community. 

Interested in being a part of the PTSA? Fill out this form and a PTSA member will contact you.
PTSA Role Descriptions and Event Volunteer Needs

Positions highlighted in orange are currently open:

Event-Specific Help Needed (small teams!)
  • Popsicle Social Committee (August)
  • “Warm Welcome Rep” for Preschool Playdate (August)
  • “Warm Welcome Rep” for Kinder  Playdate (August)
  • Food Drive Committee (January)
  • Spring Fling Committee (Dec – Apr)
  • 5th Grade Trip Committee
  • Move-a-thon Committee (Jan – May)
  • Move-a-thon Coordinator
  • Salmon in the Schools Lead
  • Maker Carts Lead
Non-Board Roles (lighter time commitment):
  • Technology – Manage the website and sign-ups
  • BLT (Building Leadership Team) – Liaise between staff & board
  • Merchandise Liaison – Manage online sales, event table sales, and inventory management
  • Special Ed / Neurodiversity Liaison – Support inclusive programming
  • Room Parent Coordinator
  • Beautification Lead

Executive Board Officers (monthly meetings):
  • President – Lead meetings, guide the ship, partner with the principal 
  • Vice President – Support the board, recruit 
  • Secretary – Meeting minutes & legal compliance
  • Treasurer – Budgets, transactions & reporting
  • Fundraising Officer – Drive strategy and donor engagement
Committee Chairs (standing roles):
  • Enrichment Chair– Coordinate after-school programs
  • Communications Chair– newsletters, social posts, event promo
  • Advocacy Chair– Help elevate family voices
  • Event Chair– Plan events, leads merch
  • Volunteer Chair– Recruit & support event volunteers