Volunteering at Bryant

The Bryant School community enthusiastically welcomes new and returning parent volunteers. Parent involvement benefits every student in our school. There are many volunteer opportunities in the classroom as well as through Bryant PTSA programs.

Interested in putting your skills to work? Contact PTSA Parent Volunteer Coordinators volunteer@bryantschool.org to see how you can contribute to Bryant’s vibrant community.

Some volunteer positions require approval through Seattle Public Schools (SPS). The online application process can be found here: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/

Below is a list of the past volunteer opportunities at Bryant:

First Day Welcome (Fall)
Volunteer Fair (Fall)
Ice Cream Social (Fall)
Bryant School Directory (Early Fall)
Bryant Spirit Wear (Fall)
Running Club
Art Docent
Chess Club
Garden Buddies
Math Club
Yearbook
Reflections Art Competition (Fall)
Movie Nights (multiple dates)
Walk-tober (October)
Dance Party (Winter)
Bryant Open House (February)
Science Night (Spring)
Family Art Night (Spring)
New Family Orientation (Spring)
Online Auction (Spring)
School Play/Musical (Spring)
Student Hunger Service Project (Spring)
Bryant Blast (Spring)
Staff Appreciation (Spring)
Bike to Bryant (Spring)
Writers Celebration (Spring)
Writers Celebration BBQ (Spring)
Field Day (Spring)
School Supplies (Summer)
Kindergarten Playdates (Summer)
Bryant Buddies (Summer)

Volunteer Opportunities at Bryant: We Need You!

Lily Chan

A key part of what makes Bryant such an amazing school is the strong tradition of parent and community support. Throughout the year, there will be a variety of volunteer opportunities for those looking to get involved with the school – with opportunities available across a wide range of interests and time commitments. If you are interested in being on the email list for upcoming volunteer needs, please fill out our volunteer interest form. Contact volunteer@bryantschool.org if you have questions or new ideas for this year!

IMPORTANT SHORT-TERM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR PTSA NOMINATING COMMITEE

Haiyen Tang

 

 

 

 

 

Important short-term volunteer need 

The PTSA Nominating Committee is forming now and seeking additional volunteers.  We have an amazing opportunity to support our students and community in the coming school year.  The Nominating Committee plays an essential role in April and May – working as a team to identify a diverse group of candidates to fill open roles in the PTSA Board.  Please contact volunteer@bryantschool.org to join the committee or express an interest in board leadership in 2021-2022.   

  • 3+ volunteers needed 
  • No prior experience required – WA PTA and Bryant PTSA will provide materials to get you started 
  • Representation matters!  The Nominating Committee will be seeking candidates to represent diverse perspectives from our community 
  • Timing: The committee will be formed ASAP, they will present a draft slate of candidates at the May PTSA meeting, and elections will be held at the June PTSA meeting 
  • Questions?  We’d be happy to hear from you at ptsaexec@bryantschool.org  
  • Please consider volunteering to join this short-term committee in the important work of planning for an amazing year ahead for our students, our building, and our community volunteer@bryantschool.org 

 

Bryant Parent Volunteer Information 2021

Haiyen Tang

REMOTE VOLUNTEERING
Bryant teachers would love to have your help in the remote learning model. Some examples: lead a virtual field trip to a museum or other educational venue, tech room parent-provide tech support to teachers and parents, plan/manage celebrations- holiday, birthdays, etc.

NEW BRYANT PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Hello, new Bryant Parents! We look forward to welcoming you as a volunteer. Engage in volunteer opportunities in the virtual classroom or volunteer for PTSA activities.
Go to: https://www.seattleschools.org/volunteerapplication to complete volunteer requirements and the Seattle Public Schools (SPS) online volunteer application.
All SPS volunteer information is on this website. The application process takes about 40 minutes and the online application is available in multiple languages.

RETURNING APPROVED BRYANT PARENT VOLUNTEERS
If you completed a SPS online volunteer application from 2018 to date, volunteers need to renew their background check every 2 years. If you can’t volunteer this year, your volunteer application stays in the system. When you’re ready to volunteer again, see directions below for renewing.
Volunteers will receive notification a month before their background check is due to expire.

How to log into the SPS volunteer portal and renew or update your information: