Volunteer

Regardless of what volunteer needs are listed here, we’re always looking for more volunteers. We rely on hundreds of volunteers each year to help.

We are so grateful for your initiative to share your time and skills with us. Let us know how we can reach out to you by filling out the interest form. Thank you!

Urgent Volunteer Needs

We urgently need volunteers for the following.

Short term or temporary

  • Sign up to Help at the Scholastic Book Fair!

    Find out more here or email Parija at book.fair@clespta.org.

  • We will need several judges and general volunteers for the Science Fair on March 13 from 7pm to 9pm.

    Community scientists, engineers, and high school student science enthusiasts welcome.

    Find out more here or email Yang at science.fair@clespta.org.

  • Fill out the registration form to be added to the volunteer list for the CLES International Festival on Apr. 5.

    Find out more here.

Long term

  • We urgently need volunteers to help plan and coordinate critical parts of our biggest annual event and fundraiser, the Spring Fair.

    To pull off the largest CLES fundraiser of the year, we need over 200 volunteers.
    Whether you have a little time or a lot, there are flexible opportunities to help both in-person and online.
    Be part of this exciting event that benefits all our students.

    Ready to get involved? Email us at spring.fair@clespta.org and let’s make this year’s Spring Fair unforgettable!

    Please see the descriptions in the Volunteer section of the Spring Fair page

Open PTA Positions

Open positions are listed below. If interested, please fill out the volunteer interest form. Email volunteer@clespta.org with any volunteering questions.

  • Our Social Director is looking for help with organizing our many social events throughout the school year. Looking for leaders for the Winter Dance, End of Year Party, 5th Grade Party. Contact Annette at social@clespta.org.

  • Join the Science Fair Team to help plan, coordinate, and run the school science fair in March. Email science.fair@clespta.org

  • Represent CLES at the Howard County advisory group meetings. Attend monthly county meetings, discuss our students’ best interests with the PTA Executive Board.

    (1) GTAC - Gifted and Talented

    (1) CAC - Citizen’s Advisory Council

    (1) SECAC - Special Education Citizen’s Advisory Council

    Email questions@clespta.org

  • We need one summer volunteer to run our school supplies fundraiser. This is short term and minimal effort. Every summer, the PTA arranges a schools supplies box fundraiser through schoolbox.com. Families can purchase a complete box of school supplies for their studen(s) easily through the site. Part of the sales proceeds go to the PTA.

    Please contact volunteer@clespta.org.

  • Know of ways to passively raise funds for CLES? Like Boxtops and supermarket loyalty cards? We need a volunteer willing to set up and promote these kinds of fundraising avenues. Please contact volunteer@clespta.org.