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Volunteer Interest

There are SO many ways you can get involved and support your students and our whole Gatewood community this school year! We have opportunities for everyone– even if you have no time or resources to spare, there are lots of other ways to help out.​

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Reach out to VolunteerGatewoodPTA@gmail.com to get involved!

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Current Opportunities:

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Volunteer Coordinator:

Do you want to help manage volunteers for the awesome Gatewood Events? The PTA is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator! This volunteer (or volunteers) will be the point of contact for the volunteer needs of the Gatewood Community. This position will work with school personnel and PTA to organize and fill the variety of needs throughout the school - think classroom volunteers, help with Picture Day, or Field Day - just to name a few things.

 

Flexible Position: This volunteer position can be done from home, the hours do not need to match school hours!

 

Responsibilities:

  • Volunteer Outreach: Reach out to school staff and PTA (classroom teachers, office staff, other school personnel) to determine their volunteer needs. This includes, not limited to, volunteers for classroom, recess/lunchroom, Library, special events/projects and PTA events

  • Lead Volunteer Signups: Create, post and monitor volunteer sign ups (this job can be assigned to a dedicated volunteer)

  • Ensure Volunteer Approvals: Work with Office Secretary to ensure in school volunteers are SPS approved volunteer

  • Coordinate POC for Events: Establish a point of contact for each event and connect volunteers with that person.

  • This person does not need to attend all volunteer events

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Reach out to VolunteerGatewoodPTA@gmail.com

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Gator Fair Volunteer:

Starting in January 2025, we need help planning the Gator Fair! Looking for new ideas for games and prizes!

Reach out to VolunteerGatewoodPTA@gmail.com

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Auction Committee:

We need help with everything from procurement to decor to set up to graphics! 

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To get involved, email gatewoodauctionchair@gmail.com

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Advocacy Committee:

Advocacy can always use more hands on deck -

 

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To get involved, email gatewood.pta.advocacy@gmail.com

STAY CONNECTED

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Gatewood PTA FB Page

School updates and cat memes at the same time.

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Gatewood Community FB Page

Message other parents, start conversations and ask questions.

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Follow Gatewood’s biggest fundraiser for event updates, donation sneak peeks auction FAQ’s. 

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Gatewood PTA Instagram Page

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Membership Directory
Volunteer sign-ups, student directory, and much more! 

This site is run by the Gatewood PTA in West Seattle - our goal is to help parents and guardians stay well informed on school events and ways they can volunteer and contribute to Gatewood Elementary and our West Seattle Community. 

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Gatewood PTA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. ID#91-1896591

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School Tel: (206) 252-9400

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