Our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is able to enhance the DES student experience because of the dedicated and enthusiastic service of volunteers. We cannot succeed in our mission without YOUR help! We warmly invite and encourage you to get involved! We have many ways you can help – whether you have a lot of time or just a little, whether you like being on the front lines or prefer small tasks from home. We have something for everyone!

 

Current Volunteer Signups

  • NEW: Class Photo and Make-up Picture Day (Oct. 8, 7:45-11:00am) - Sign up here to help photographers and teachers keep things running smoothly!
  • NEW: Tiger Trot (Sep. 29 - Oct. 9) - Sign up here to help share info during carpool, dress as the Tiger mascot, and assist at the Fun Run!
  • Lunch Bunch (ongoing) - Sign up here to assist in the lunchroom, complete mandatory volunteer training, and learn all the details. 
  • Prep Crew (ongoing) Sign up here to help teachers prep classroom materials throughout the school year.
  • Morning Carpool Club (ongoing, 7:00-7:30am daily) Sign up here to assist students during drop off to allow teachers more time to prepare for their day.
  • Snacks for Staff (ongoing) Help stock the DES staff break room with yummy, individually packaged snacks. Click here to sign up to purchase snacks and drop them off on the cart in the front entryway of the school. Click here to purchase items from an Amazon wish list that will be delivered to the staff break room. 
  • Library Volunteers (ongoing)  Are you an ABC order expert? Do you want a quiet place to volunteer? We would love your help shelving books in the Media Center. Thankfully our DES Tigers are avid readers, which means A LOT of books coming in and out. Click here to sign up!

Why Volunteer?

  • Children Benefit: Research shows that participating in your child's school and showing engagement helps them perform better academically.
  • The School Benefits: The PTO supports teachers and administration, creating a positive atmosphere at the school. The PTO also supplements DCSD funding with enrichment opportunities, technology and academic supplies for students.
  • Make Connections: Get to know teachers and staff and connect with other parents at the school.
  • It's Fun!: Volunteering is fun - and rewarding!

I want to volunteer! Can I sign up as my schedule permits?

There are many opportunities throughout the year to volunteer. Lunch Bunch is a great way to help out! You can volunteer once a month, once a week, once a semester - whatever your schedule permits! Other events needing help through the year include Book Fair, Picture Day, Field Day, Family Events, etc. You can build your own “Volunteer Schedule” that works around your schedule!

Can I volunteer in the classroom?

Yes, of course! If you are interested in signing up to be a room parent, there will be sign up information available at Open House. Other opportunities throughout the year include mystery reader, field trips, classroom parties, etc.

What other volunteer positions are there?

Ready to get more involved and join an amazing team of volunteers? Join a PTO Committee and become a member of the “Board of Directors.” There are 30+ committees to choose from of varying commitment levels. It's not too early or too late to get involved! Learn more!

 

Executive Committee Positions

 
Though they require a significant amount of volunteer time and effort, an Executive Committee position is a great way to become intimately involved at DES!  By serving in one of these roles, you are able to gain a unique view of the time, attention, effort, and fiscal contributions that make DES operate on the exceptional level at which it does. Interested individuals need to be committed, organized members of the PTO with strong communication skills. Learn more!

 

Required Training for Volunteering

 

Any parent who volunteers (Mystery Reader, Lunch Bunch, Field Day, Picture Day, etc) must complete the DCSD mandated training.  The State of Georgia Mandated Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse Law was revised expanding the listing of persons who are categorized as mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. This list includes anyone who volunteers in a school.

 

To ensure that all school volunteers are aware of their responsibilities and penalties associated with non-compliance, ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW to go through a brief training presentation on the mandatory reporting of abuse and neglect and what it means to be a mandated reporter.

 

Training and Form