2010 ‐ 2011 RTMS Volunteer Opportunities 
The River Trail PTA encourages you to get involved this school year!
Please look over the many volunteer opportunities at River Trail. Check those committees you have an interest in helping, chairing (or co ‐chairing) or those you wish to learn more about. Please complete this form and bring it to the Volunteer Table at Sneak Peek OR return this form to the RTMS Front Office or your child’s homeroom teacher. If you have questions about volunteering in general, contact the Co‐Presidents, Susan Auerbach and Sonia Nadel. Thank you in advance for taking the time to volunteer!
NAME: ____________________________________ Email: ____________________________
Phone: _____________________________________
____ Environmental Program – Chair, Chuck Truett, 678-417-6410, chuck@kimchuck.com.
Sponsor an Earth Day Celebration to promote a healthy environmental awareness. Will introduce a year-round recycling/conservation program.
____ Legislation – Chair: OPEN
Committee monitors proposed and pending legislation and distributes information to school and parents.
____ Reflections – Chair: Linda McCurdy, 678-584-1752, mccurdyalarm@gmail.com.
Oversees the annual National PTA Reflections program, which encourages students to explore the talents by competing in Literature, Musical Composition, Photography, Dance, and Visual Arts.
____ Technology Fair – Chair: Farah Jetha, jetha@ufltonschools.org,
Committee plans and organizes the annual Technology Fair.
Committee assists with the Book Fair by primarily obtaining and scheduling volunteers to work the fair.
____ Building/Campus Beautification – Chair: Sala Baker, 770-435-0622, oakland.search@gmail.com.
Oversees landscape work and beautification of the building/ campus, in addition to “Dig In Days” which take place two times a year.
Volunteers work in the Media Center.
Committee reviews and approves teacher requests for educational enrichment funds. Committee meets approximately 2 times a year.
Volunteers assist on school picture days.
Plans staff luncheons, Staff Appreciation Week in the spring, and occasional treats for the staff.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEES – Secretary: Deborah Fulghum, 678-297-0051, 4inga@comcast.net
Coordinates and disseminates PTA communications to the parents.
Coordinates and disseminates PTA communications onto the PTA website.
Committee members help photograph and deliver news of school, PTA, faculty, and student achievements/activities to the local media.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – Vice President: Biwen Luo, 770-495-7645, biwenl@hotmail.com
Committee assists with distribution of a school directory.
Committee provides refreshments at designated school functions and organizes a coffee for newcomers in the Fall and Spring.
Hosts events and activities for students and their families to experience and learn about cultures other then their own.
____ Parent Education– Chair: OPEN
Sponsors parenting workshops that focus on providing parents with practical advice for parenting teens in today’s world. Volunteers serve as facilitators.
____ WolfPack Nights – OPEN
Sponsors restaurant nights that are held outside of school to promote a strong sense of community among families, friends, and local businesses.
____ Volunteers (VIPS & Database) – Jennie Chang, 770-813-9045, jenniechang1@gmail.com.
Manages VIPS & volunteer database.
WAYS & MEANS – Vice President: Ronda Harris, 770-813-9646, joinpta@comcast.net
Manages the PTA membership drive and the membership list. Volunteers assist with membership collection.
Manages and publicizes programs that make money for the PTA and school, such as Box Tops, Kroger and Publix scan cards and DirecTV.
Manages the daily-operated school store. Volunteers work in the store.
Assists with the promotion of school spirit by selling spirit wear.
Committee assists with promotion and sale of the yearbook for the school. Distributes yearbooks at the end of school.
STUDENT SUPPORT – Vice President: Kelley Butcher, 770-813-8547, kelleybutcher@hotmail.com
____ Exceptional Children’s Week – Chair: OPEN
Liaison between staff, parents, and community; also committee organizes Exceptional Children’s Week in March.
Committee assists with Scoliosis Screening of 6th and 8th grade students in February. Could organize additional events throughout the year.
Committee organizes and chaperones school wide dance held in early September.
Organizes a week in October of activities to emphasize the importance of being drug-free.
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