Volunteer Opportunities
We have lots of exciting events planned, and there are lots of ways to help out!
Family involvement is one of the things that makes DeSoto Trail Elementary School (DTES) such a special place. You will find getting involved is very rewarding to both you and your Trailblazer(s).
Important Note! Volunteers must complete a Leon County School volunteer form each year before volunteering on campus.
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES
We have many Volunteer Opportunities here at DTES each divided up into committees. Below is a current list of our committees.
Classroom Parent
Work with the teacher to organize classroom parties, plan teacher appreciation, door decorations & birthday surprises, Other classroom activities per the teacher’s request.
All Pro Dads
Volunteers welcome dads and students and pass out breakfast items at this monthly event. Volunteers arrive at 7am and are finished before the School day begins.
Hospitality
Volunteers get lots of love when they delivers snacks for school events such as Teacher Appreciation Week, book fairs, and the cast parties following musical productions.
Book Fair
The Media Center hosts two book fairs each year. Volunteers help set up book fair, guide children in finding books and work the register.
Butterfly Garden
Volunteers help maintain the DTES Butterfly Garden, weed as necessary, and ensure the garden remains beautiful all on your own schedule.
Longest Table
Volunteers set up and decorate the table for students and then prepare and serve a Thanksgiving dessert. This is a one-day event!
Field Day
Help set up and man the activity centers and cheer children on as they rotate through the various events.
Grandparents Day
Committee members promote and host this special day for grandparents. Responsibilities include collecting lunch orders, decorating for the event, and greeting grandparents as they arrive on campus.
Holiday Shoppe
Help students to select and purchase holiday gifts for their families. Volunteers decorate for the event, stock the merchandise and assist students with selecting gifts.
Laminating
Volunteers rotate commitment to laminating for the teachers and staff each week. Laminating takes place in the media center.
Media Center
Help with shelving, checking in and out books, and assisting students as needed. Any amount of time volunteered is welcome!
Mentoring
Trained volunteers assist an identified student one-on-one. Mentoring takes place on school grounds during the school day on a regularly scheduled basis
Mile Club
Volunteers meet on the track for only 20 minutes starting at 8:00am to hand out student cards and tally the laps with a scanner.
Musical Productions
Members of this committee ensure the stage is decorated and props, costumes and related materials are prepared for each performance.
Picture Days
Twice a year, volunteers help coordinate the flow of students from the classroom and through the picture-taking process.
Photography
Volunteers help with photopgraphy throughout the events each year, this includes: Grandparents Day, TFA, Field Day, 5th Grade Cap & Gown Photos, etc
Popcorn Wednesday
Volunteers assist the Guidance Office with making and selling popcorn to students on Wednesday mornings before school.
Teacher Appreciation
Committee coordinates delivering gifts and working with homeroom parents to provide surprises for teachers, including door decorating.
Yearbook
This committee is responsible for the development, sales, and collection of orders for yearbook purchases. Members also assist with photography and design needs.
GET INVOLVED
Volunteers can register for all opportunities through event/committee specific sign-up genius links on our facebook page or via email. To join an email list, let us know which committees you’re interested in by clicking below. Signing up to be on a committee is not a commitment to volunteer, but just a way for you to receive information. We only ask that you volunteer when it works for your schedule!