Volunteering with the IVE PTA

When the IVE community volunteers, all students benefit. Email our PTA volunteer director at volunteer@ivepta.org to join our volunteer list, find out about current needs, or to get involved with any of the programs below.

PLEASE NOTE: The Issaquah School District requires all volunteers to pass a background check before volunteering on-site during school hours. Volunteers must submit an application at the beginning of every school year, even if they've been approved in the past. We recommend getting your application started ASAP, as approval can take several weeks at the start of the school year.

FIND THE RIGHT VOLUNTEER ROLE FOR YOU!

Learn more about some of our volunteer-powered programs below. If you'd like to find out more about any of these programs—or other ways to get involved—please email Amy at volunteer@ivepta.org.

Art Docent Program
art@ivepta.org

The Art Docent Program is volunteer-led art instruction. Docents lead approximately eight lessons a year in grades K-5. Our lead docent provides volunteers with lesson plans and prepped materials, as well as guidance on how to make art a great experience for all students. Not up for leading art for your student's class this year? No problem! We also need lots of art helpers to work with students and assist our docents.

Book Fair
bookfair@ivepta.org

Our twice-yearly Scholastic book fairs give students, families and school staff the opportunity to add to their at-home and classroom libraries. We rely on volunteers to run cash registers, assist students and organize our Scholastic store.

Cougar Store
cougarstore@ivepta.org

Cougar Store is where IVE students get to spend their hard-earned Cougar awards! The IVE PTA coordinates the store in partnership with school staff, and PTA volunteers take the store to classrooms once a month. All store volunteers must attend a training session in the fall.

Fundraising
volunteer@ivepta.org

We are always in need of dedicated volunteers to help plan and staff PTA fundraisers! Get in touch to find out how to help with Read-A-Thon, Salmon Days parking or Fun Run (our biggest fundraiser of the year). We're also always excited to hear new fundraising ideas!

Gardening Program
garden@ivepta.org

Our PTA gardening program serves first-grade classrooms every winter and spring. Students learn about plants and community while practicing simple gardening techniques using sustainable methods. To volunteer as a garden docent for your first grader's classroom, or to help care for our community garden, please get in touch!

Multicultural Fair
volunteer@ivepta.org

The IVE Multicultural Fair is a family event filled with fun and multicultural entertainment. Does your family have a tradition you'd love to share with our community? If so, consider hosting a booth at the Multicultural Fair!

Popcorn Fridays
volunteer@ivepta.org

Help pop popcorn at recess at our twice-monthly Popcorn Fridays! Volunteers pop and deliver popcorn to every student in the school. Come join the fun! Email for our current sign-up.

Salmon Days Parking Fundraiser
volunteer@ivepta.org

Every October during Issaquah's Salmon Days festival, the IVE parking lots host our second-largest fundraiser of the year. This fundraising event brings in thousands of dollars in parking fees to support PTA programs. Volunteers play a vital role; just a short shift as a cashier or lot attendant makes a big difference in our school community. Email for info on this year's event!

Science Fair
volunteer@ivepta.org

The IVE PTA always needs helpers at our annual Science Fair. Help set up, lead a science station or assist with planning!

Trunk or Treat
volunteer@ivepta.org

We are always looking for "trunkers," volunteers who creatively decorate their car trunk and hand out treats at our biggest community event of the year! We also need volunteers to help set up our "Trail of Treats" attraction on Dodd Field. Email for more info and to receive the sign-up for this year's event.