Volunteer Opportunities

Grades K-2 get chess as part of their school program. But chess does not stop there. Our children participate at chess tournaments, one held at PS9 in the fall and one in the spring every year–sponsored by Tri-State Chess. Volunteers are needed to help publicize, organize, or work the food tables (yet another fund raising opportunity!). Contact: chess@ps9parents.org

5th grade parents to help make your child’s graduation as memorable as possible.  Join us in the fun of planning the graduation ceremony and the graduation party.  We need lots of volunteers and sub-committee co-chairs to manage the many facets of graduation.  4th grade parents are needed to chaperone the party and learn the ropes for when it is your turn! Contact: graduation@ps9parents.org

The grants committee researches and applies for grants to help fund school programs and activities including chess, Art, Spanish, music, and the library. We reach out to foundations and corporations. Volunteers are needed to research grant opportunities or help write the grant proposals. No prior experience is necessary. Contact: grants@ps9parents.org

From composting to recycling at school events, our Green Team helps identify and implement programs to keep the PS9 mindful of the environment. Our 9REEN and 9ARDEN committees often work together, and are the co-sponsors of our annual Spring Fair green and art project. Contact: green@ps9parents.org

The Parent Leader program is the only volunteer opportunity at PS9 that allows you to work directly with students and teachers - in the library, the Reading Resource Room, or the art and music rooms.Parent Leaders are current PS9 parents and must complete a mandatory training session.Interested? Contact parentleaders@ps9parents.org.

Help design, create, execute, and sell PS9 merchandise. Contact: merchandise@ps9parents.org

For 2 nights of the year, we turn the school into a movie theatre! It’s a night for students to kick back and watch a movie with their friends and family – with food and goodies available for sale, it’s always a crowd pleaser! Food donations & volunteer helpers are most welcome! Contact: movienight@ps9parents.org

Our school's  International Night is a beloved annual tradition that lets PS9 families travel the globe - all without leaving the UWS! Hosting a country table is a fun way for your family to show off where you (or your ancestors) are from. Volunteers are needed to host country tables as well as for event logistics. Email internationalnight@ps9parents.org

Help with our annual art night.

The annual book fair, which takes place twice a year, offers a great opportunity for the PS9 community to purchase Scholastic books with a portion of the proceeds benefitting PS9. Volunteers are needed to help with set up and class visits. Contact: bookfair@ps9parents.org

Volunteers from all grades are needed to help produce our Yearbook. Every class and grade participates. It’s a must read! We need parents who can design, organize, help with sales, jobs big and small. Please sign up if interested—we need you! Contact: yearbook@ps9parents.org