Volunteer

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Your time can make a meaningful difference for our students and staff!

With 468 students at Rowe, if every family gave just one hour of their time, that would be 468 hours of volunteer support for our school community. Imagine what we could accomplish together!

Interested in getting involved? We’re looking for volunteers to help with the opportunities listed below!

  • Anyone who would like to volunteer for any Rowe activity will need to complete a the Family Volunteer Application. The process can take up to 2 weeks, and approvals are good and valid for 3 years. If you have questions about whether you are approved, please contact Colby Senior at 207-874-4657 or senioc@portlandschools.org.

  • Recess Runners will run every Tuesday and Thursday starting September 22 and ending on Thursday, October 22, wrapping up with the PTO-sponsored Walk-a-Thon fundraiser scheduled for Friday, October 23rd.

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  • We’re looking for 5–6 parent volunteers to help make our school’s Flu Clinic run smoothly and support our students!

    Friday, October 30, 8:30–11:00 AM

    Volunteers will help with:

    • Traffic control and keeping things moving safely

    • Supporting and reassuring students before and after their flu shot

    • Providing a little extra TLC and encouragement to help students feel comfortable

    Interested in Volunteering, email Nurse Chrissy wolfc@portlandschools.org

  • Help our teachers and staff with the many little things that keep the school running smoothly. Choose a time that works for you and pitch in during school hours with tasks like:

    • Organizing curriculum and books

    • Supporting students

    • Organizing technology

    • Helping with classroom events

    • And more!

    Time Commitment: Flexible — just 1–2 hours!

    Interested? Email Molly at president@roweschoolpto.org

  • Join us in organizing one of our students’ favorite events of the year! The planning files, resources, and activities are already organized and ready to go—you get to add your own flair and make it your own.

    Time Commitment: Solo Organizer: Approximately 15 hours. Committee Member: Just a few hours.

    The committee gets to pick the date, choose your time commitment, and help make this year’s event one to remember!

    Interested? Email Jay at copresident@roweschoolpto.org

  • Love Sports?! We are looking for a few family members to help organize high school sports night, Maine Celtics game, and Sea Dogs game this year.

    Time commitment: 1-2 hours organizing, plus cheering on your favorite sports team at the game. Sign up to help organize one event or all three!

    Interested? Email Jay at copresident@roweschoolpto.org

  • We’re also hoping to expand our club offerings and welcome family volunteers who are willing to share their time, talents, and interests by leading an after-school club! Whether you love art, sports, science, crafts, games, or have a hobby you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you! Time Commitment: Sessions are for 6 weeks, with clubs meeting once a week for an hour.

    Interested? Email Jill at enrichment@roweschoolpto.org