Volunteer Opportunities

Build a strong relationship with your student’s teacher and classroom community. Room parents send monthly emails to class parents with updates on classroom and school events, coordinate field trips and parties (via SignUp Genius), and help with other teacher needs. We aim for two room parents per class to share the role.

Serve as a liaison between lead teachers and room parents. You'll relay grade-wide updates about field trips, parties, and events, and support the room parents. (You can also be a Room Parent.) Ideally, GLCs have previously served as room parents.

Join the team behind the weekly Dolphin Digest! You'll rotate with others to build and send each issue (guidance and content provided). Learn Mailchimp—it’s easy! Fully remote.

Help keep our community informed via Class Dojo, Facebook and Instagram. Perfect for anyone who enjoys Canva, content creation, or scheduling posts. Fully remote.

Help organize around important issues like school funding, district updates, and state education policy. Work with Austin Council of PTAs and help get out the vote!

Support our art teachers by prepping materials, hanging student work, or assisting during hands-on lessons.

Help plan this adults-only spring fundraising event and auction. Remote options available.

Love books? Help with setup, decorations, cashiering, and assisting families during our weeklong fall Book Fair.

Help identify and coordinate business sponsors who support our school.

Attend monthly CAC meetings to learn about our school’s goals and provide input on campus decisions. Open to all: parents, staff, and community members.

Support sustainability and help create a beautiful, inspiring campus. Projects include garden upkeep, outdoor improvements, and more.

Help with rehearsals and production needs for this spring drama program, open to 5th graders.

Join the planning team for our fall carnival-style fundraiser! Opportunities in booths, food, volunteers, tickets, store, and more.

Assist with planning and coordination of this special event held during Book Fair week.

A volunteer group for grandparents interested in helping in classrooms, the cafeteria, the library, and more. Help based on your availability and interests. (Also sign up for specific roles that interest you.)

Support our library by shelving books, managing materials, helping with tech, and assisting students in finding their next favorite read.

Join our Friday after-school program (3:15–4:15 PM) to help students build math and logic skills through games. No advanced math needed—training provided!

Be a math buddy! Just one hour a week can help students strengthen their confidence and skills.

Assist front office staff with greeting visitors, making copies, and providing general clerical help. A huge help to keep our school running smoothly!

Help create a welcoming, inclusive school culture through events, communications, and relationship-building activities.

Help ensure weekend meals are discreetly delivered to students in need every Friday.

Love reading to kids? Volunteer just one hour a week to read to or with a student.

Help coordinate this annual art contest that encourages student creativity in visual art, music, writing, and more.

Volunteer to judge student science fair projects—usually in late January or early February.

Support our science lab coordinator by prepping materials or assisting during labs, Lego Robotics sessions, or Ocean Week (M.A.R.E.) in the spring. Whether you're a science professional or simply passionate about STEM, we’d love your help inspiring the next generation of innovators.

Help us celebrate the amazing Davis teachers and staff! Assist with organizing appreciation events throughout the year.

Help our Spirit Gear Chairs with packing and distributing pre-orders and managing on-site sales at events like Ice Cream Social, DolphinFest, and more.

Help maintain and update the Davis Elementary website. No web experience needed—training and support provided. Fully remote.

Calling all dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures! Sign up as a Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) volunteer to serve as a positive role model and contribute to a safe, supportive school environment.

Help capture memories! We need volunteers to photograph school events for the yearbook—no fancy equipment needed, just your phone camera.

Want to help out, but not sure where? Sign up here, and we’ll reach out with general volunteer needs throughout the year.