Volunteer Interest Form 2025-2026

Volunteering with the Alex Sanger PTA is one of the best ways for families and communities to support the students and staff at our school. It's also a great way to meet other Sanger families! 

Selecting any volunteer opportunities below does not sign you up for a specific event/committee/action - you are simply expressing interest in a category or area of PTA/campus involvement.

 

Instructions for this Form:

  1. Review the opportunities below
  2. Click the Sign up/Edit button below any section that interests you.

 

Specific Committees are available to plan events and typically include one Committee Chair and 3-5 Committee Members.  Click here if you are interested in signing up for Committees.

Event-specific volunteer opportunities will be shared closer to the time of each event.

 

Note: Each year, volunteers must complete a DISD Volunteer Application, which opens on July 1 before each school year: https://dallasisd.voly.org/index.html.  

To signup you must either login or provide a first name, last name, and email address. Login


You should have access to this email account and be able to receive emails related to this volunteering opportunity.


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General Volunteer Opportunities

Selecting any of the volunteer opportunities below does not sign you up for a specific event/committee/action - you are simply expressing interest in a category or area of PTA/campus involvement.


Campus Beautification
May include helping in the school garden, cleaning up around the playground and campus property, and sorting and organizing the lost & found.
Volunteer
Signed Up: Joseph Cissell, Lorraine Ghidoni, Laura Greer, Hilary Kapfer, Robyn Kirk, Teandra Lee, Brenda Ruic


Family/Community Outreach
Assist with grocery or meal distribution to families on campus (Brighter Bites), wrap gifts from the gift-giving tree during the holidays, help with the uniform drive, etc.
Volunteer
Signed Up: Jamie Bowden, Joseph Cissell, Lorraine Ghidoni


Cafeteria Monitor
Mid-morning/Afternoon: Help during student lunch breaks - typically lower elementary (Kinder & 1st Grade). May include opening packages, ensuring food is not shared, and tidying between groups in the cafeteria
Volunteer
Signed Up: Hilary Kapfer, Teandra Lee, Jennifer Perry, Katy Spartz, Katia Vazquez


Spirit Wear
Assist with sorting and distributing merchandise when it arrives. Help run the merch table at PTA meetings and events.
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell


Math Mentor
Help students improve and advance their math skills. School provides training for this role and curriculum materials.
Volunteer
Signed Up: Lorraine Ghidoni, Hilary Kapfer, Katy Spartz


Library Volunteer
Help in the school library. This may include sorting books, returning them to their shelves, transitioning the space for a meeting, etc.
Volunteer
Signed Up: Joseph Cissell, Lorraine Ghidoni, Robyn Kirk, Teandra Lee


Book Buddy (Reading)
Read to and with elementary students - may include reading enrichment time and teaching students to read. School provides training for this role and curriculum materials.
Volunteer
Signed Up: Lorraine Ghidoni, Laura Greer, Ranada Howell, Hilary Kapfer, Katy Spartz, Katia Vazquez


Book Fair Volunteer
Help organize and set up the fall and spring book fairs. Morning and afternoon shifts available.
Volunteer
Signed Up: Jamie Bowden, Ranada Howell, Jennifer Perry, Katia Vazquez


Office Volunteer
Help in the school office - may include making copies or other administrative tasks.
Volunteer
Signed Up: Teandra Lee, Mayra Matehuala, Katia Vazquez


Fundraising
May include partnering with local businesses for fundraising nights or assisting with grant applications - there are many ways to contribute! You may note in the comment box if you have something specific in mind. PTA Committee signups will be handled through a separate form.
Volunteer
Signed Up: Hari Bhushan, Amanda Ritchie, Katy Spartz


Manual Labor
May include lifting/moving items at the school as needed or helping with set-up and tear-down at events (e.g., moving tables and chairs, ladders for setting event decorations, canopy setup for outdoor events, etc.)
Volunteer
Signed Up: Hari Bhushan, Joseph Cissell


Event Decorations
If decor and aesthetics are your happy place, we'd love your help! May include balloon set-up, streamers, setting up tablecloth and centerpieces, and making the space(s) look ready to entertain!
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell


Car Line
Help students as they arrive and during dismissal to efficiently get out of or into the vehicle and keep the carpool line moving along!
Volunteer
Signed Up: Lorraine Ghidoni


PTA Committees
Committees include various activities under fundraising, events, school support, and membership. Most are ongoing throughout the year. Every committee includes a Chair and Committee Members. You can sign up for specific committees through a separate form. PARENTS/GUARDIANS ONLY.
Committee Chair

Committee Member
Signed Up: Hilary Kapfer, Katy Spartz


Room Parent
Responsibilities vary depending on grade level and teacher, but typically involve coordinating and communicating with other parents in the class. May include the opportunity to volunteer in the classroom, if desired by parent and teacher. Noting interest in this form will help us contact you when official signups are available (after students are assigned to teachers in August). PARENTS/GUARDIANS ONLY
Volunteer
Signed Up: Jamie Bowden, Hilary Kapfer, Katy Spartz, Katia Vazquez


Availability

When are you available to volunteer?

Select all that apply.


During School Hours
If only available certain days, you can include a comment indicating which.
Volunteer
Signed Up: Joseph Cissell, Hilary Kapfer, Teandra Lee, Jennifer Perry, Katy Spartz, Katia Vazquez


Weekdays after school
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell, Brenda Ruic


Weekends
Volunteer
Signed Up: Robyn Kirk, Teandra Lee, Brenda Ruic


Grade-Level Specific Opportunities

If you're interested in working with students, what ages are of interest?

Select all that apply.


Pre-K 3
Volunteer


Pre-K 4
Volunteer


Kindergarten
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell, Teandra Lee, Brenda Ruic, Katia Vazquez


1st Grade
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell, Hilary Kapfer, Teandra Lee, Jennifer Perry, Katy Spartz


2nd Grade
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell, Teandra Lee, Mayra Matehuala, Brenda Ruic


3rd Grade
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell


4th Grade
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell, Hilary Kapfer


5th Grade
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell


6th Grade
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell


7th Grade
Volunteer
Signed Up: Jamie Bowden, Ranada Howell, Hilary Kapfer


8th Grade
Volunteer
Signed Up: Ranada Howell