Volunteer

Conn PTA is 100% volunteer run. Everything we do happens because someone like you donated their time and talent to support our CONNmUNITY!

Volunteer with CONN PTA

Volunteer with CONN SCHOOL

There are endless possibilities in ways you can help as a volunteer, and the Conn PTA can match your time constraints and interests to needed tasks. If you're not sure where to start, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form for 2024-25 or email Michelle at volunteer@connpta.org. Thank you!

All parents or community members interested in volunteering on any WCPSS campus (not just at Conn ES) must be approved by WCPSS every year. The application involves passing criminal history and sexual offender registry checks, and all volunteers must comply with WCPSS Board Policy 5020: Visitors to the School. Conn admin will not allow you to volunteer if your name is not listed in the the WCPSS approved volunteer database.

If you are unsure of your status, please email Ms. Sarah Seward at skseward@wcpss.net. 

All parents or community members interested in volunteering with students must attend Conn's volunteer training session every year. This mandatory volunteer training is in addition to WCPSS' mandatory volunteer approval (above). 


Please check Mr. Corey's weekly message for upcoming Conn volunteer training sessions or email Mr. Corey directly at jcorey@wcpss.net and Mr. Warholik at mwarholik@wcpss.net if you have concerns or questions regarding volunteer trainings. 

Cultural Arts

Upcoming Events: More info at www.connPTA.org.  We will need volunteers closer to the dates. 

(all grades)

(all grades)

(grades 3-5)


Email culturalarts@connpta.org for questions. 

One-TIME VOLUNTEER POP-UPS

Please check back regularly to see if you can give a lending hand! Conn PTA & students appreciate you! 

2024-25 MAGNET TOUR VOLUNTEERS

Do you have 20 minutes to chat about your family's experience at Conn Elementary? Help Mr. Gridley showcase Conn as he leads magnet tours starting October 22 through next January. Volunteers help answer questions from both base and prospective magnet families and share why they chose Conn Elementary. 

CONN SCHOOL VOLUNTEER NEEDS - 
No SIGNUP REQUIRED THIS YEAR! 

For safety and security purposes, please bring a photo ID and check in at the main office every time you volunteer on Conn campus. Pop in for 10 minutes or 2 hours during these times! Note: no signup.com is required for these volunteer opportunities like last year.

Breakfast Duty -- kindergarten hallway with K teachers (most help needed)

Lunch Duty -- school cafeteria with 2 rotating Instructional Assistants 

Reshelve Books Duty -- media center/library with Ms. Brick (quiet, solitary)

BackPACK BUDDIES AT CONN

Give a little amount of time to make a big impact with Junior League of Raleigh's BackPack Buddies! Volunteers are needed every Wednesday to pick up and deliver food for Conn's BackPack Buddies (BPB) program. Sign up for one delivery or five!


BackPack Buddies is designed to provide children experiencing food insecurity with nutritious, kid-friendly, pre-packed meals for the weekend—when they would not have access to a school’s free lunch and breakfast. Learn more here.


Questions? Contact our Conn Cares Chair, Jen, at conncares@connpta.org.

COnn PTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2024/2025

PTA opportunities are flexible -- volunteer around your own schedule, whether that's during the school day, after school, or weekends. You do not need to volunteer on a weekly or ongoing basis. We appreciate all our volunteers! Below are the numerous ways to get involved. Find the opportunity that best fits your schedule and interests, or contact a committee chair below! We'd love to have you! 

Beautification

Keeps our campus clean and beautiful by planning beautification events and projects.

Conn Cares

Supports Conn's Student Services by providing snacks for bus riders when their bus is running late, Thanksgiving food bins for families, and clothing for the front office. Also coordinates Junior League of Raleigh's Backpack Buddies.

CONNival

Our CONNival team works to plan our school carnival to be held in May. Volunteers will also be needed the day of the event to setup, serve food, monitor games and activities, monitor the silent auction table, and clean up.

Communications

Help make copies, plan and schedule social media posts, newsletters, event signage and update the website.

DEI

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team ensures that PTA programming is equitable for all students and works with administration to create an inclusive environment.

Fundraising

Our fundraising team works to raise funds needed to support our many programs. Volunteers are needed to contact local businesses for donations, plan and create flyers for All For Conn, and plan community fundraising nights.

Hospitality

Our hospitality team provides food and snacks for staff luncheons and other school events. Volunteers will help setup, serve and clean up for these events.

Literacy

Our literacy team works with the media specialist to plan our school book fair, our Wake Up and Read book drive and supports the media center.

Mascot

We have an ongoing need for Corey Cougar to make appearances at events. Help bring Corey to life and smiles to students faces.


Merchandise

Our merchandise team helps to ensure merchandise sold online is sent home with students weekly.

PTA Room 

Our PTA room tends to get a bit messy after events. Do you like to organize? We would love help keeping our room clean and organized.

Silent Auction

Our silent auction is held in May during Connival, help solicit donations from local businesses and plan teacher experience raffles.

SIP Representative

The purpose of school improvement is to improve achievement and outcomes for every student by working to eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity. The SIP parent representative works closely with staff members analyzing our school's data. 

Special Events

Help at our after school events - Math Night, Literacy Night, Showcase Night, drama performances and more.

Winter Dance

Help plan our Winter Dance held in February.

Wellness

Our Wellness Committee plans our walk and bike to school days along with other wellness initiatives.

Yearbook

Our yearbook team plans and designs our school yearbook. They also attend our yearbook distribution event held at the end of the school year.