Be part of the magic at B.F. Day! Join the fun and make a positive impact on our community.
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.
PTSA Role Descriptions and Event Volunteer Needs
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 (Jan – Mar)
- Move-a-thon Committee (April – May)
- 5th Grade Trip Committee
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
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
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
Email volunteer@bfdayptsa.org if you have any questions.
School Volunteer Needs
Lunch & Recess Volunteers
Volunteer at lunch and/or lunch recess! As a lunchroom volunteer, you will:
- Be committed to being present for the entire lunch/recess period (10:45-12:15).
- When in lunchroom, engage with all students in the lunchroom.
- Reinforce lunchroom expectations as laid out by Principal Eckhert and teachers.
- Support Miss Brenna and other supervisors with transitionary periods between lunches and recesses.
Please contact Ms. Brenna in the front office at bckamppi@seattleschools.org to volunteer at recess/lunch.
Classroom & School Event Volunteers
- Classroom Volunteers: Contact your child’s teacher
- Library Volunteers: Contact Jaimee Papineau jlpapineau@seattleschools.org
- Art Volunteers: Contact Thalia Segura tdsegura@seattleschools.org
- PE & Field Day Volunteers: Contact Vincent Delaney vldelaney@seattleschools.org
- Hearing and Vision Day Volunteers on October 27 & 28: Contact Annette Cologna alcologna@seattleschools.org
Thank you for being a part of our family school. You all play a vital role in the development and success of our students. For all other questions, please contact Ms. Brenna in the front office at bckamppi@seattleschools.org.
How to Apply to Volunteer at BF Day
New Volunteers
Due to a new order of operations, the first step is to contact the staff member who corresponds with the area where you’d like to volunteer. For example, reach out to Ms. P for library opportunities or a teacher for classroom-related roles. They will provide you with the application link and all the information you need.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications at the beginning of the school year, processing can take up to 4-5 weeks.
Existing Volunteers
Log in to the volunteer portal to:
- update your information
- upgrade clearance level
- change schools that have access to your volunteer application
- renew your background check