Volunteering - Whether you can offer a little or a lot of your time, talent or treasure, we welcome your help! If you have questions regarding volunteering, please contact Laurel Kennedy at volunteer@viersmillpta.org or Anna Jacobs at president@viersmillpta.org. You can also contact the school directly for other volunteer opportunities.
Updated 4/2/2024
International Night - Host a country table or do a performance on April 26th
Spring Fair Volunteers -Spring Fair will be on Saturday, May 18 - Email volunteer@viersmillpta.org or board@viersmillpta.org
We are at planning stages now and would love your ideas for what to keep and what to change
We will need help with donations, fixing games, etc ahead of time.
Volunteers for set up and running the fair will be posted in early May
Become a Board or Committee Member: We need help with Activities & Events, Communications, Fundraising, and Membership. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tStiWia-7TAmTB7IwaI_DZ7-hiI5XqrrwNGAsVSnaGw/edit?usp=sharing.
Nomination Committee - Most of the PTA Board is at term limits - the nominating committee helps find candidates and manages the election. Email volunteer@viersmillpta.org to participate.
Student Service Learning
SSL Hour opportunities are posted here, become a "fan" to receive notices when new opportunities are posted.
Viers Mill Elementary School PTA | Montgomery County Volunteer Center (galaxydigital.com)
Volunteer Information
Per MCPS regulations, all volunteers must be trained in recognizing child abuse and neglect prior to volunteering at Viers Mill or chaperoning field trips. Prior to volunteering, you must log on http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/childabuseandneglect/, to complete the training, and bring a printed copy of the certificate you receive to the main office.
The online training is currently available in English and Spanish. It will be available in other languages later in the year.
Click on the orange box that says, Online Training for Volunteers and Contractors: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect. There is also a Frequently Asked Questions document in English and Spanish.
How can I help?
Become a Member: Join online Https://form.jotform.com/212376040827049, download a membership form or pick one up outside the school’s main office. Annual membership is only $10 and gives you voting rights at PTA meetings.
Make a Tax-Deductible Donation: Money donated to the PTA, above your membership dues, is tax-deductible.
Join the Viers Mill PTA list serv: Go to https://groups.google.com/u/2/a/viersmillpta.org/g/pta/
and click “Apply for group membership”. The Viers Mill PTA e-list is a great way to stay informed about PTA activities and opportunities to get involved.
Volunteer at an Event: Make popcorn at movie night, help children write their wish lists at Book Fair, run a game at Spring Fair, translate a flyer into Spanish or use your unique skills to contribute any way you can. Become a fan of our volunteer page to be notified of large events (great for alumni seeking SSL hours!): https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=105322
Attend a Meeting: PTA meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 7-8pm in the Media Center or on Zoom. Attending meetings is not mandatory, however, we'd love to have you there.
Find us on Facebook: Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/589969601176611/ and request to join the Viers Mill ES PTA Facebook page. This is another way to keep informed about PTA activities and opportunities to get involved.
Earn Money for the PTA by Shopping: Participate in Harris Teeter’s Together in Education. See more about these fundraising programs our Fundraising page.
Get the Box Tops App: The PTA receives 10 cents for for each Box Top.