Volunteer Corner
8/9/2026 2:24 pm
There are lots of ways to get involved at LCE! Here are a few opportunities coming up:
New Volunteer RequirementsNEW — clearance now depends on the type of volunteering (on-campus, field trips, or overnight trips), and the Mandated Reporter Certificate takes about an hour. See our Get Involved page for full details.
Before volunteering on campus: please make sure you have the required TB clearance for volunteering with students and have completed the PTA Volunteer Waiver. TB Clearance Information & Form · PTA Volunteer Waiver
Hearing Test Volunteers We're looking for volunteers to help with student hearing tests on Monday, September 29, from 8:00 AM to 1:50 PM. If you're available and interested, sign up on SignUpGenius.
Pumpkin Patch Volunteers Please review the available slots and sign up to help at the Pumpkin Patch on Tuesday, October 6 from 1:45–3:00 PM and Wednesday, October 7 from 2:00–5:00 PM. Sign up on SignUpGenius.
Great ShakeOut Volunteers NEW We need 15 parent volunteers to help test student pick-up procedures during the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 AM (please arrive by 10:00). Sign up to volunteer.
Halloween Haunt Volunteers Help bring one of LCE's biggest events of the year to life! There's a sign-up for every kind of help: Volunteer at the Haunt — games, activities, set-up, and clean-up
Student Volunteers — middle & high schoolers earn service hours
Trunk or Treat — decorate a trunk and hand out treats
Bake, Buy & Boo! Treat Booth — bake or donate a treat Prefer to support the Haunt as a sponsor or with a Silent Auction donation? See all opportunities on the Halloween Haunt volunteer page.
Student Volunteers — middle & high schoolers earn service hours
Trunk or Treat — decorate a trunk and hand out treats
Bake, Buy & Boo! Treat Booth — bake or donate a treat Prefer to support the Haunt as a sponsor or with a Silent Auction donation? See all opportunities on the Halloween Haunt volunteer page.
1 Hour for Schools NEW Join this nationwide movement! Pledge to volunteer for 1 hour (or more) for a chance for LCE to win $3,500 — it takes less than 3 minutes. Take the Pledge at 1HourForSchools.com.
Committee Chairs Our 2026–27 Committee Chair list was officially approved at our first PTA meeting! Not sure if you're a Committee Chair? Check the list of Committee Chairs. Chairs, keep an eye on your inbox this week for meeting details and everything you need to know for the year ahead — and bookmark the new Committee Chair Handbook as your go-to resource for PTA procedures, timelines, and resources throughout the year. Reminder: Committee Chairs must be current PTA members — if you haven't joined yet, please complete your membership.
General Volunteer Interest Form Want to join a committee, help at an event, or lend a hand behind the scenes? Fill out our interest form and we'll help connect you with an opportunity that works for you. Fill Out the Volunteer Interest Form.
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