Madison PTO Volunteer Opportunities

The Madison PTO has many volunteers that work to enhance our students learning, help fundraise, and build our community. There are many ways to contribute to the success of Madison - whether you want to volunteer on a regular basis or help out for a one-time event. Please see our available volunteer opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year below.

Please consider the following before signing up:
1. Your availability. If you sign up for a position, it is expected you will attend for the full duration of the event. If the event listed is TBD or a conflict arises, please let the PTO Executive Board know and we will work to find a replacement. Notes are included with commitment level for each available position. 
2. One time event vs. a position that spans the entire school year.
3. We strongly encourage volunteers to sign up as a Chair only once, as many of these positions overlap on timing and require a higher commitment. Feel free to sign up for as many committee positions as you like.

Room Parent and classroom volunteer sign-ups (including Hot Lunch) will go live in the Fall after class assignments have been communicated. This sign-up will remain active until the beginning of the '26-27 school year.

Please note you must be a current member of the Madison PTO to hold a Chair or Committee position. Thank you!

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Chairperson & Committee Opportunities
5th Grade Graduation Committee
Organizes the 5th grade end of year celebration, class gifts, yard signs, t-shirts, etc. Will also work with the 5th Grade Yearbook Co-Chairs to ensure year-end celebrations are completed. This commitment will span the entire year. Involvement Level: HIGH
1 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Caroline Newell
Bike Rodeo Committee
3rd grade parents strongly encouraged to organize this event. The Bike Rodeo takes place within the first few weeks of school. The Hinsdale Police Department will be on-site to review bike safety and is the kick-off to registering bikes for children to ride to school. Planning will start in August. Committee members must attend the event and oversee volunteers. Involvement Level: MEDIUM
0 out of 4 filled.
Book Fair Chairs
Coordinate with Anderson Books to organize the Book Fair for Madison students. The committee will meet throughout the fall to plan and prepare for the fair in November. The committee is responsible for coordinating with Anderson Books, set up and take down, volunteering during the fair, utilizing software for purchases, and connecting with the PTO Treasurer (before, during and after the fair). Book Fair committee members must be able to volunteer during school hours and after school hours, including one weekend morning. Involvement Level: HIGH
4 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Peggy Gatsinos, Elise Nietert, Kelly Rausch, Maggie Zampini
full
Chicago Dogs Committee
Coordinate an evening for Madison families at a Chicago Dogs baseball game. Committee members will choose the date, coordinate communication to Madison families, and must be able to attend the event. Involvement Level: LOW
0 out of 2 filled.
Community Holiday Gifts Committee
Community Holiday Gifts (CHG) is the largest recurring community outreach program at Madison. In partnership with HSC Family Services, Madison families fulfill the wish lists of dozens of families in our community. Responsibilities include arranging bins with Republic Services, creating the Sign Up Genius, coordinating and distributing gift labels, and collecting and organizing donations. Busy months occur November-December and requires one morning weekend for gift distribution. Involvement Level: MEDIUM
Lead
0 out of 2 filled.
Day of Helper
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Alexandra West (1)
full
Cultural Night Committee
Will assist in planning the 3rd annual Madison Family Cultural Night. This event will be held on a weekday evening (late fall-winter) in the Madison School gym and celebrate the many cultures within our Madison community through art, dance, food, traditions, etc. Involvement Level: MEDIUM
4 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Rae Mugnolo, Neelofer Shafi, Yanika Sikhwal, Nisha Soung
full
Dash & Bash Committee
Will help plan our family fundraiser in the fall. Will work with the Village of Hinsdale to coordinate and execute the "fun run" and all-school party after the run. Chairs must be available to attend the event. Coordination will begin mid-summer; event will be held in September 2026. Involvement Level: HIGH
Lead
0 out of 1 filled.
Committee
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Goldie Kalantari (1)
Daughter & Parent Night Committee
Will plan and coordinate the Daughter & Parent Night community event that will take place in the winter. Must be able to attend the event. Involvement Level: HIGH
Chairs
0 out of 2 filled.
Committee
3 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Goldie Kalantari, Brittany Langworthy, Alexandra West
Family Bingo Night Committee
Will plan and execute fall, winter, and spring Family Bingo Nights in the Madison gym. Committee will work with the PTO Exec Board on planning, coordinate prizes, call the events, and communicate dates to the Madison community. Involvement Level: LOW/MEDIUM
3 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Mary-Pat Barron, Marsula Callahan, Nisha Soung
full
High Interest Day Chairs
Help plan a day of enrichment classes for 3rd-5th grade students. Chairs coordinate the class offerings and organize all activities day-of. Planning begins in September, and the event is in May. Involvement Level: HIGH
3 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Lindsay Foster, Courtney Headly, Jacqui Polaneczky
Hospitality Chairs
Will coordinate hospitality for the school and staff. Current events include: first day of school coffee, parent-teacher conference dinner, and Teacher Appreciation Week. Will also manage monthly Bust The Breakroom sign-ups. Involvement Level: MEDIUM/HIGH
0 out of 2 filled.
Hot Lunch Chairs
Will work with a third party company (Marla's Lunch) to plan hot lunches for Madison students throughout the year (weekly). Volunteer opportunities to help day-of will be available at a later date through Room Parent sign-ups. Involvement Level: HIGH
2 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Goldie Kalantari, Erica Martinez-Ruelas
House & Grounds Committee
Will work with the PTO Treasurer to coordinate outdoor landscape that need maintenance throughout the year (outdoor living classroom, seasonal planter updates, etc.). Summer maintenance required. Involvement Level: MEDIUM
Chairs
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Fabiola Chico, Mckenna Milkie
full
Committee
2 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Rachel Laux, Caroline Wolff
Kids Care Club
This is a fun and rewarding club for 3rd-5th grade students that help our community through service projects. Committee members will plan and execute monthly club meetings before school and events throughout the school year. Student grants are available through the District 181 Foundation. Involvement Level: MEDIUM
Chair
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Stephanie Tuthill
full
Committee
2 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Jeanne Hendrie, Shelly Perkowski
Parent Night Committee
Coordinate the 2026-2027 Madison Parent Night. Committee members will choose the date, theme, and venue, coordinate communication to Madison families, and must be able to attend the event. Involvement Level: HIGH
1 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Goldie Kalantari (1)
Paws & Claus Committee
Coordinate a fundraising evening for Madison parents in November or December. Committee members will choose the date and venue, coordinate communication to Madison families, and must be able to attend the event. Involvement Level: LOW
0 out of 2 filled.
Raffle Committee
Help oversee the Madison School raffle! Responsibilities include assisting with ticket promotion and coordinating with winners to ensure prizes are distributed. Involvement Level: MEDIUM
0 out of 2 filled.
Room Parent Chairs
Oversees the Room Parent volunteers assigned to each classroom. Heavy communication and coordination with the PTO Exec Board throughout the year. Will also coordinate, order, and distribute supplies for classroom parties and oversee GiftCrowd teacher gifts. Individual class sign-ups for Room Parents will come out in the fall; this position oversees all Room Parents. Involvement Level: HIGH
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Lindsay Foster
School Supplies Chair
Coordinate with a third party company (Educational Products, Inc) to set up school supply orders for the upcoming school year. Involvement Level: LOW
0 out of 1 filled.
Season of Science Committee
Coordinate Madison's family science event on an evening in February or March. Involvement Level: LOW/MEDIUM
2 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Jacqui Polaneczky, Yanika Sikhwal
Son & Parent Night Committee
Will plan and coordinate the Son & Parent Night community event that will take place in the winter. Must be able to attend the event. Involvement Level: HIGH
Chairs
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Amy Ross, Quinn Shean
full
Committee
3 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Sara Ottwell, Emily Seifian, Elizabeth Staninger
Spirit Wear Chairs
Will work with a third party company (SNFLR Swag) to design and coordinate the sale of Madison school spirit wear. Planning begins mid-summer and the sale happens in the fall. Involvement Level: LOW
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Marsula Callahan, Rachel Laux
full
Sponsorship Committee
Assist the VP’s of Fundraising in soliciting sponsorship opportunities. Involvement Level: MEDIUM.
0 out of 2 filled.
Staff Celebration Committee
Coordinate greeting cards for Madison staff throughout the school year - including birthdays and special recognitions. Involvement Level: LOW
0 out of 1 filled.
Variety Show Committee
Organize Madison's annual Variety Show. Planning begins in the fall, the event takes place on a weekend in February. Must be able to attend the event. Involvement Level: HIGH
Chairs
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Caryn Cirone, Shelly Perkowski
full
Committee
4 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Goldie Kalantari, Brittany Langworthy, Jaclyn McNamara, Maggie Zampini
full
Welcome Committee
Will coordinate activities to welcome new families to the Madison community (Paws house visits, welcome sign deliveries, playground meet-ups), including incoming kindergarten families and new student families throughout the school year. Majority of the work will happen in August before school starts; minor involvement when new families join mid-year. Involvement Level: MEDIUM
3 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Aubrey McCarthy, Jaclyn McNamara, Maggie Zampini
full
Yearbook Chairs
Will work to execute the 2026-2027 yearbook and coordinate with Room Parents and event Chairs / Committees to gather pictures of each grade and school events. Will organize and produce the yearbook through TreeRing. Monthly effort for content gathering & input, heavier involvement January-April. Involvement Level: HIGH
2 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Emily Bower, Diane Giannini
5th Grade Yearbook Co-Chairs
5th grade parents will coordinate student photos and student/parent supplied content for the yearbook, and produce the graduation video. Busy months will be September-November for content gathering & input, heavier involvement January-April. Involvement Level: HIGH
Video Chair
0 out of 1 filled.
Yearbook Chair
0 out of 1 filled.