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Volunteer
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First, take a moment to register as an MSCS volunteer by clicking here. Level 2 is sufficient for PTO volunteers who will have direct but limited contact with students, both during and after school hours.. Please note that volunteer registration for all levels must be renewed annually.
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Browse the amazing committees below and find the ones where you’d like to contribute — each offers immediate opportunities to get involved and make a meaningful impact at Idlewild.
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Fill out the interest form next to the committees that catch your eye. The committee chair will reach out within 48 hours to answer questions and help get you connected to the work they’re leading for our school community.
Committees
Help plan and facilitate the 5th grade promotion ceremony hosted at Idlewild Presbyterian. (Committee Chair: Kristy Sullivan)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Utilize the alumni information and contacts we currently have to begin an alumni directory and organize and support efforts to connect to other alumni. (Committee Chair: Crystal Haley)
Assist in planning and organizing a fall and spring campus clean-up date. Be aware of ongoing needs around the exterior of campus and find ways of improving the grounds for students. (Committee Chairs: Ashley and Strat Parrott)
This committee focuses on Idlewild's presence and engagement in the broader school community. Assist the chair in organizing activities and parents to participate in community conversations that impact the school, help advocate for Idlewild priorities and campaigns (like the "Blacktop to Greentop" campaign), and arrange opportunities for Idlewild families to give back to the community. (Committee Chair: Nishelle Smith)
Whether this will be Fall Carnival, a Trunk or Treat, or another fun event, this committee will plan, organize volunteers, and execute the event from start to finish to ensure a successful event. (Committee Chairs: Rachel Welcher and Rachel Callahan)
​​​Fundraising & Corporate Sponsorship
Review and analyze revenue and expenses from past and planned fundraisers and make recommendations to the PTO. Committee members will also assist the chair in managing and recruiting corporate sponsors. A grant writer would be an amazing asset to this committee! (Committee Chairs: Sara Palmer and Sarah Butts)
​Fill and deliver online merchandise orders to classrooms, help work spirit gear table at events, and periodically do inventory counts. Some, but not all, volunteers need to be available during the school day to help deliver orders. (Committee Chairs: Laura Burditt and Kristin Korneliussen)
Decide on, prepare for, and volunteer at the spring event. In past years, this has been a talent show, a dance-off, or a fun run facilitated by the Boosterthon, and a live auction/social parent event. (Committee Chair: Mollie Naylor)
Help keep the lost and found area organized and tidy, manage opportunities for lost and found to be on display and available to families quarterly, and create opportunities for outgrown uniform items to be donated and offered to new families and other organizations. (Committee Chair: Kristin Korneliussen)
​​Assist the chair in finding ways to appreciate teachers all year, especially during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. This may include, but is not limited to, picking up, delivering, and setting up food; reaching out to local businesses for donations; and putting together gift bags. (Committee Chairs: Hannah Collins, Whitney Marner, Sarah Warner)
One or two parent volunteers from each grade level are needed to take photos of field trips and special events and submit them to the yearbook chair. Once yearbook class pages are designed, committee members help proof and get teacher approval.​ (Committee Chair: VACANT)
This committee 1) coordinates Idlewild's once a month bike bus and 2) advocates for safe routes to school via communicating with Memphis city planners about school traffic calming concerns and informing the school community on how they can keep kids safe!
(Committee Chair: Becky Marchiel)