Volunteer

We are always looking for volunteers to help the school as class room parents, to join us as a foundation member, and to help us at our events.  Please see the below requirements and list of current volunteer opportunities, check out volunteer positions, and be sure to follow us on Facebook and attend our Foundation Meetings to learn more!   

Open Positions

Board & Coordinator Positions Explained

Foundation Board positions:

(All Board positions are a 2-year commitment.)

1. Foundation President (1-2 people needed):  Prepares meeting agenda & leads monthly board meetings according to the Bylaws, submits event forms to Risk Management & reserves school space for events, supports Foundation events and fundraising, meets with Principal regularly, & supports all Board members & Coordinator positions.

2. Foundation Vice President (1-2 people needed):  Attends monthly board meetings, organizes and runs the Puma Pledge campaign, submits and orders Foundation print materials for events, works with VP of PE on the Fun Run, provides board member and coordinator support for events throughout the year.

3. VP of Finance (1-2 people needed):  Updates Foundation insurance yearly, uses QuickBooks to manage Foundation expenses, regularly manages / deposits money from events/donations/fundraising, works with Foundation accountants to submit Financial Reports for Foundation tax returns. 

4. Foundation Secretary (1-2 people needed):  Sends out monthly reminders of meetings, prepares agenda & types monthly meeting minutes, and assists with Foundation events.

5. VP of Science (1-2 people):  

6. VP of Music (1-2 people needed):  Attends monthly Board meetings (1st Tuesday of each month), organizes and plans music program and plans talent show. 

7. VP of Art (1-2 people): Attends monthly Board meetings (1st Tuesday of each month), organizes and plans the annual Spring Art Fair/Show event.

8. VP of Physical Education (1-2 people needed):  Attends monthly board meetings, organizes and manages the annual Fun Run and Field Day, provides board member and coordinator support for events throughout the year.

9. VP of Technology (1-2 people needed):  Attends monthly board meetings, manages and regularly updates the RH Foundation website,  provides board member and coordinator support for events throughout the year.

10. VP of Equity and Inclusion (1-2 people needed):Attends monthly board meetings, manages and regularly updates the bulletin boards at school with multicultural events for that month.  Plans community-wide multi-cultural fair.

Coordinator positions:

(All Coordinator positions are a 1-year commitment.)

1. Fall & Spring Scholastic Book Fair Co-Coordinators (1-2 people needed): Work together to coordinate the Scholastic Book Fair in Fall (3 days) and Spring (3 days). Create online volunteer and donation sign-up, organize  Pastries with Parents, work with volunteers during the 3 days to operate cash registers during class visits, set up/take down Book Fair, etc.

2. Monthly Dineout Coordinator/s (1-2 people needed):  Schedule at least 7 local Monthly Dineouts & plan Staff Dineout in March or April. 

3. Room Parent Coordinator (1 person needed): Set up Room Parent meeting in early September after Back to School Night, forward emails Room Parents about school event info periodically throughout the year, update Room Parent Info packet.

4. Pumpkin Palooza Co-Coordinators (2 people needed): Event to be held on a Saturday in October (2 weeks before Halloween) from 4-6pm. Organize volunteers for event, assist with online Signup Genius for class booths, event volunteers, and donations. 

5. AUCTION Co-CHAIRS (2 people needed):  Organize silent and online auctions.  Facilitate classroom baskets, staff experiences, and community/business donations. Planning begins in December.  Event to be held on a Saturday in April or early May from 4-6:30pm.  

6. Yearbook Photographer & Publisher (2-3 persons needed): Organize incoming photos, take photos at school events and on campus, and put together yearbook

7. Staff Appreciation Week Coordinator (1 person needed): Coordinate with Foundation President and create a Signup Genius for staff lounge food donations, create flyer, set-up & clean-up food in staff lounge during Staff Appreciation Week. 

8. Red Ribbon Week Coordinator (1 person needed):  Help create RRW (which is in October) flyer in early September , hand vinyl RRW banners with zip ties on fences along PQ Drive & front of school the Thursday before RRW, cut & sort 12” wired red ribbons for each classroom, and give sorted ribbons to front office 1 week before Red Ribbon week to put in teacher mailboxes.

9. Holiday Gift Card Drive for Adopt-a-Family Coordinator (1 person needed): Set up donation tags on school front gates and work with office staff to collect gift card donations for RH families in-need the 1st week in December.

10. Family Dance Coordinator/s (1-2 people needed): Organize family dance decorations, book food, take lead on volunteers for setup/clean up of event. (Typically in January or February.)

11. Foundation Flyer Counter (1-2 people needed):  Communicate regularly with Foundation President about upcoming flyers, collect Foundation flyers from the front office, count them and paperclip them for each each classroom either at home or at school, and return them to the front office 1-4 times per month.

12. Spirit Wear Coordinator  

13. Winter Shop Coordinator

Volunteer Opportunities

How to Volunteer at School

We love our volunteers!

This year, if you come on campus occasionally to volunteer at the book fair, class parties, or the fun run you can sign in at the front office as a visitor.  No other additional paperwork is required.

PLEASE NOTE: You will need a valid driver's license every time you sign-in.

If you are frequently visiting the campus to help out in classrooms etc., it will make check-in easier if you become a Level 1 volunteer. This application can be filled out entirely online, but you will need to upload a recent TB test and driver's license picture. Please see link below.

TB Testing

Due to new regulations from both the state and county, PUSD nurses will no longer be providing TB clearance. If you are due for your screening (once every four years), we are hoping this advance notification will give you ample time over the summer to comply, before the start of the new school year.

The law requires that TB clearance (TB skin test or TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire) be completed by a licensed health care provider.

Here are a few nearby resources where you can obtain TB clearance. There may be a fee or co-pay involved at some locations:

•    Your primary health care provider

•    CVS Minute Clinic, 16773 Bernardo Center Dr., Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128 or,

•    CVS Minute Clinic, 12358 Poway Rd., Poway, CA 92064

•    Walgreen Clinic, 13390 Poway Rd., Poway, CA 92064

•    Neighborhood Health Clinic, 460 N. Elm St., Escondido, CA 92025, 760-520-8100, Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 1:00-4:00, Wednesday: 2:30-4:00

•   Public Health Center, 649 West Mission Ave, Suite 2, Escondido, CA 92025, 619-692-5565

Proof of TB clearance is mandated for volunteers working in public schools. Please submit written TB clearance signed by your health care provider to your school site.