We are thrilled to welcome you to the Parker Elementary community! Below are volunteer opportunities!
APEX Obstacle Day Volunteers - Friday, November 14, 2025
Volunteers needed on Friday, November 14th to support the fall APEX Fun Run 2025!
APEX Obstacle Day Volunteer Signup
Thanksgiving Lunch Volunteers - November 19th, 20th & 21st
Volunteers are needed to assist with Thanksgiving Lunch on Wednesday, November 19th (Grades: PK, 2nd & 5th), Thursday, November 20th (Grades: Kinder & 4th) and Friday, November 21st (Grades: 1st & 3rd).
Thanksgiving Lunch Volunteer Signup
PTO Meeting Hospitality - November 13, 2025
Help setup, serve food, and clean up for the PTO meetings. The remaining meetings are November 13, December 18, January 22, February 19, March 26, April 16, and May 21.
PTO Meeting Hospitality Signup
Help Nurse Buchsbaum with Vision/Hearing screens!
Come lend a hand! Our school nurse could use some extra eyes to help monitor children while she completes their vision and hearing screenings.
Monthly Garden MaintenanceOur next Volunteer Work Day will be Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 am, once school begins. We’d love to see you there!
Sign up for Garden Maintenance
General Volunteer Survey
Fill out the form below to sign-up for our email distribution list. We'll send email blasts when we have urgent needs or one-off volunteer help needed.
Complete your VIPS for the 25/26 School year
Register with HISD Volunteers in Public Schools (also known as VIPS) as soon as possible to save time before your first volunteer event! You will need to do this if you plan to attend field trips or any other school event.
Every new school year requires a new VIPS approval, so be sure to visit HISD's VIPS page to complete your training and registration. Registration for the 25/26 school year is now open.
Once you are approved, you will receive an email confirmation and the school will be able to see your approval in their system when you arrive to volunteer. When volunteering, you must present a valid ID.
