Volunteer
Volunteering at Eckstein
All volunteers must complete a Seattle Public Schools Volunteer Application.
The application lasts two years. If you are a returning volunteer, please check your application to see if it needs to be updated.
Volunteer Needs
Lunch Monitors
As a Lunch Monitor you will help supervise in the lunchroom, the garden or the field. You will work with the administrators and staff members also supervising these areas. You never have to discipline students yourself. Administrators will step in if there is a problem.
The time frame for lunch is Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 11:50 a.m.-1:20 p.m. with a break from 12:20-12:50 p.m. Wednesdays: 11:27 a.m.–12:48 p.m. with a break from 12:02-12:48 p.m.
We like it if volunteers can commit to at least one day a week.
Please contact Julia Detering at jrdetering@seattleschools.org for more information.
The volunteer opportunities below are for in-person school only.
Ongoing volunteer opportunities at Eckstein:
Morning Safety Support
Time commitment: 15 – 20 minutes
Needed: Help manage students and traffic in the morning
Lunchtime Hall Parents: Help create a safe environment for all students by increasing the adult presence in the school building during lunches.
Time commitment: 90 minutes weekly or every other week
Needed: Four volunteers needed each day of the week
Tutors: Work one-on-one with individual students who need a little extra support to do their best work. No experience needed!
Time commitment: One hour/week or more, depending on your schedule
Needed: Many tutors are needed each day between 8:55 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
Landscape Committee: Work with a team of volunteers in the courtyard gardens and other special landscaping projects throughout the year. Contact our PTSA Gardening Chair at garden@ecksteineaglesptsa.org
Time commitment: Flexible, depending on your availability
Needed: Many hands makes light work, so the more volunteers the better!
Staff Appreciation Events: Help with setup, serve or bring food or beverages in support of Eckstein teaches and staff on one of several staff appreciation days throughout the year. Contact our PTSA Staff Appreciation chair at appreciation@ecksteineaglesptsa.org
Time commitment: Flexible, depending on your availability
Needed: Three volunteers to help set up, many volunteers to bring food
Eckstein Annual Campaign: Be a part of the committee that coordinates the school’s primary academic fundraiser, the Eckstein Annual Campaign. Contact our PTSA Eckstein Annual Campaign at EAC@ecksteineaglesptsa.org
Time commitment: Flexible, depending on your availability
Needed: Four additional committee members needed
PTSA: Join Eckstein’s PTSA to build partnerships between families and the school. We work together so that every student can meet his or her potential. We encourage everyone to join the PTSA. The more members we have, the larger our voice. We are always looking for PTSA volunteers. This is a great way to be involved at Eckstein. In the Spring, we look for PTSA Board and Chair positions. For more information about how you can get involved with PTSA or any PTSA position, visit the PTSA page by clicking the link to the left. Contact our PTSA Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@ecksteineaglesptsa.org
Time commitment: Varies, depending on the position and your availability
Any questions about volunteering in general, contact Julia Detering at: jrdetering@seattleschools.org
Apply to Volunteer with Seattle Public Schools
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Seattle Public Schools!
Safety First! Only approved volunteers can serve in SPS schools. SPS serves 50,000 children and youth. We are committed to carefully screening volunteer candidates to ensure student safety.
Why Volunteer in Your Child’s School?
- Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates
- Better attendance
- Increased motivation and self-esteem
Contact your school office or visit the SPS Volunteer page to learn more about volunteering.