It Takes a Village
Parent and community volunteers are integral to our school’s success. From working with students, to beautifying the grounds, to fundraising, to offering enrichment opportunities and special events, our school would not be the unique community it is without our Volunteers. There are many ways for you to get involved in our community. You can simply help with events, join a team or volunteer to take on a leadership role. Scroll down to find more information about these opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sign up here to help with one of our school events!
Sign up to volunteer here!
Just generally want to help out? Fill out this form to let us know what you are interested in doing at THES. At the bottom of the page you will find more information about ongoing volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer Orientation
All new volunteers are encouraged to attend a Volunteer Orientation. Volunteer Orientations are scheduled each year in August and September. Please check the THES calendar for exact dates. The pdf below contains the training information we go over in the sessions. Please read it and familiarize yourself to the contents. If you have any questions you may contact the Volunteer Coordinator: volunteers@travisheightselementary.com
THES Volunteer Training Handouts 2019-2020
Annual Background Check
Volunteers should request a background check each year. This includes Field Trip Chaperones! This process can take a couple of weeks, especially at the beginning of the school year, so submit yours early! (Note: Background checks do not check immigration status & information is not shared with other agencies.)
Instructions for Requesting a Background Check:
- Go to: austinpartners.org
- Select the Volunteer button
- Select School Based Volunteer
- You can choose to make a donation or click through without donating
- Select Travis Heights Elementary from the school-based volunteers list
- Choose School volunteer
- (Information about what the background check looks for is available by clicking the Background Check Guidelines link)
- Complete the information requested for the background check.
Confidentiality Agreement
All volunteers must also sign an AISD Confidentiality Agreement. Pick one up at the office or from your child’s teacher or Download one here English or Spanish.
If you have questions or concerns about the Background Check process or need assistance in completing the online form, please contact the Parent Support Specialist (414-4495) or Volunteer Coordinator: volunteers@travisheightselementary.com
Leadership Roles
We currently have the following openings for Leadership positions:
Teacher Appreciation Co-Leader
Cultural Festival Co-Chair
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/week in months prior to the event (more the week of the event).
Volunteer Co-Coordinator
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours a week in the first weeks of school. 1-2 hours a month the rest of the year.
Carnival Co-Coordinator
Average time commitment: 1-2 hours/ week in Sept/Oct (more the week of the event).
STEAM Workshop Coordinator(s)
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours/week in months prior to the event (more the week of the event).
Hospitality Coordinator
Average time commitment: 1 hours/week in weeks prior the to the events (more the the day before and day of the event).
If you are interested in learning more about these positions, please contact:
Join A Team!
Communications Team
Fall Carnival Team
Cultural Festival Team
Wildman Woods Renovation Team
Fundraising Team
Grants Team
Advocacy Team
Recruitment Team
If you are interested in learning more about these positions, please contact:
Ongoing Opportunities
Assisting Students
Workroom Helpers
Library Helpers
Creative Projects
Beautification/Outdoors
Chicken coop
Translation
Staff Appreciation
Technical Support
Sign up here to help with these ongoing needs: