Explore HSA Volunteer Opportunities

The HSA offers many ways to get involved, from helping with a single event to taking on a school-year role or leadership opportunity. Explore the interest areas below before completing the Volunteer Interest Form.

 

Not sure where to start? That's okay. Tell us what interests you and how much time you hope to give, and we'll help connect you with opportunities that fit.

Flexible Help
Help occasionally with events, projects, or seasonal needs.
School-Year Roles
Take on a recurring responsibility during the school year.
Leadership
Help guide HSA programs, priorities, projects, and events.
Ready to Get Involved?

Review the areas below, then tell us what interests you. Selecting an area does not commit you to a role. It simply helps us connect you with the right opportunities.

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form

Volunteer Interest Areas

Select a + to explore ways you can help, example roles, and typical time commitments.

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+ 5K

Help support one of Penn Alexander's signature community events.

Ways You Can Help

  • Sponsorship outreach to local businesses
  • Prize donation outreach and collection
  • Running Club support and student safety

Example Roles

  • 5K Sponsorship Manager
  • 5K Prize Manager
  • 5K Running Club Help*

Good fit for: community connectors, event helpers, runners, walkers, and parents who enjoy outreach.

Typical commitment: seasonal support, usually during the winter or spring.

+ Beautification

Help keep the school grounds welcoming, clean, and safe.

Ways You Can Help

  • School clean-up sessions
  • Outdoor improvement projects
  • Coordinate grounds-related volunteer work

Example Roles

  • Beautification Volunteer
  • Beautification Chair*

Good fit for: gardeners, outdoor helpers, hands-on families, and volunteers who enjoy seeing a visible impact.

Typical commitment: flexible help or a few hours per month for chair support.

+ Book Fair

Support one of the school's favorite literacy events.

Ways You Can Help

  • Set up and tear down*
  • Run volunteer shifts during the fair*
  • Assist with planning and coordination*

Example Roles

  • Book Fair Volunteer*
  • Book Fair Chair*

Good fit for: book lovers, organized planners, and parents who enjoy helping students and staff.

Typical commitment: event-based support, usually around one or two fairs during the school year.

+ Communications

Help keep families informed, connected, and aware of HSA activities.

Ways You Can Help

  • Support the weekly HSA e-newsletter
  • Create flyers and graphics
  • Moderate social media
  • Update website pages and volunteer forms
  • Serve as a Room Parent or Room Parent Coordinator

Example Roles

  • Communications Manager
  • Graphic Designer
  • Room Parent
  • Room Parent Coordinator
  • Social Media Moderator
  • Website Support

Good fit for: writers, designers, tech-comfortable volunteers, and parents who enjoy helping families stay informed.

Typical commitment: varies by role, often one to two hours per week or a few hours per month.

+ Events

Help create welcoming and memorable school community events.

Events May Include

  • Uniform Swap*
  • Ice Cream Social*
  • New Family Meet and Greet*
  • Sadie Alexander Birthday Celebration*
  • Ice Skating Party*
  • Pancake Breakfast*
  • Art Show*

Ways You Can Help

  • Plan event details
  • Coordinate volunteers
  • Purchase or organize supplies
  • Help during the event

Good fit for: planners, organizers, social volunteers, and parents who enjoy bringing people together.

Typical commitment: several hours leading up to an event, with some roles requiring more planning time.

+ Finance

Support the financial operations that help the HSA fund programs, events, and school needs.

Ways You Can Help

  • Assist with budget and banking support
  • Help with bookkeeping
  • Collect, count, and deposit cash
  • Support the annual audit process
  • Help manage school gear orders and inventory*

Example Roles

  • Assistant Treasurer
  • Auditor
  • Bookkeeper
  • Cashier
  • School Gear Manager*

Good fit for: finance professionals, accountants, bookkeepers, detail-oriented volunteers, and organized helpers.

Typical commitment: varies from one-time audit support to a few hours per week.

+ Fundraising

Help raise funds that support HSA programs, events, and school improvements.

Ways You Can Help

  • Support Giving Tuesday planning and messaging
  • Contact businesses for sponsorships
  • Help with musical playbill advertising
  • Join field project fundraising efforts

Example Roles

  • Giving Tuesday Fundraising Chair
  • Musical Playbill Sponsorship Manager
  • Field Capital Campaign Committee Member

Good fit for: fundraisers, sales professionals, community connectors, writers, and volunteers comfortable with outreach.

Typical commitment: seasonal campaign work or project-based support.

+ Teacher Appreciation

Help celebrate and support the teachers and staff who make Penn Alexander special.

Ways You Can Help

  • Plan Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week*
  • Coordinate volunteers*
  • Organize food, supplies, decorations, or recognition activities*
  • Support appreciation activities during the school year*

Example Roles

  • Teacher Appreciation Volunteer*
  • Teacher Appreciation Co-Chair*

Good fit for: thoughtful organizers, creative volunteers, and parents who enjoy showing appreciation.

Typical commitment: several hours around appreciation activities, with some planning throughout the school year.

+ Leadership Opportunities

Take on a larger role helping guide HSA activities, priorities, and volunteer efforts.

Ways You Can Help

  • Serve in a board position
  • Lead a committee or major project
  • Coordinate volunteers across an interest area
  • Help shape HSA priorities for the school year

Good fit for: experienced volunteers, strategic thinkers, project leaders, and parents who want to make a broader impact.

Typical commitment: ongoing involvement during the school year.

Learn about open HSA board positions →

Complete the Interest Form

Ready to share your interests? Tell us which volunteer areas sound like a good fit.

You can also tell us how much time you hope to volunteer, whether that's one event, a few hours during the year, a recurring role, or a leadership opportunity.

Go to the Volunteer Interest Form