Volunteer with Cherry Chase PTA

Every parent, guardian, and community member has something unique to offer. Whether you have 30 minutes a week, a few hours a month, or want to lead an event, your involvement makes a direct, positive impact on our students, teachers, and school community.

Why Volunteer?

When you volunteer with the Cherry Chase PTA, you are doing more than just helping out—you are shaping our school community and supporting your child's education.

• Support Our Students & Teachers: Volunteers make our enriched programs, community events, teacher appreciation initiatives, and classroom support possible.

• Stay Connected: Gain first-hand insight into school activities, meet teachers and administrators, and stay informed about what is happening at Cherry Chase.

• Build Community: Connect with other families, build lasting friendships, and foster a strong, inclusive network.

• Be a Role Model: Demonstrating the value of community service and education inspires our kids to take pride in their school.

• Flexible Commitments: There is a role for every schedule—ranging from one-time event tasks to ongoing committee leadership, including options you can do from home.

Ways to Get Involved

We offer a wide range of opportunities to fit your schedule, interests, and availability.

1. Event & Day-of Volunteers (Low Time Commitment)

Perfect if you want to help out occasionally or have a busy schedule.

• Assist with event setup, check-in, or cleanup at school events (e.g., Walkathon, International Night, Book Fair).

• Help out during teacher appreciation events or school picture days.

• Provide classroom support or act as a Room Parent.

2. Committee Members & Program Coordinators (Moderate Commitment)

Great if you want to lead or help run a specific program throughout the year.

• Help organize specific initiatives such as Art Vistas, Project Cornerstone, After-School Programs, or the Yearbook.

• Assist with marketing, communications, website maintenance, or social media.

3. PTA Board & Leadership Roles (Ongoing Commitment)

Ideal for those looking to help direct PTA strategy, manage budgets, and oversee major initiatives.

• Serve in an executive or committee chair role to shape programs and school policy support.

How to Get Started

Getting involved is simple. Follow these three quick steps:

1. Join the PTA

Sign up as an official PTA member for the current school year.

2. Complete District Clearance

Thank you for volunteering! Before you can volunteer at Cherry Chase, please complete the four Sunnyvale School District (SDD) volunteer requirements below.

Returning volunteer? You may already have some of these requirements completed. Log in to Better Impact to check your status.

a. Update Your Better Impact Profile

Log in to Better Impact →

If you have volunteered before, select “I already have a username.” Please do not create a new account. You can reset your password if needed.

Once logged in:

• Go to Profile → Additional Info

• Select your school as your organization

• Update your student's grade, school, and teacher

• Review and update your contact information

• Re-sign and date the volunteer agreement

b. Make Sure Your TB Clearance Is Current

All adult volunteers must have a current TB clearance, which is valid for 4 years.

Already have a current TB clearance on file?
You're all set! No need to complete another one.

Has your TB clearance expired?
Complete a new TB clearance and upload the documentation to your Better Impact account.

TB Risk Assessment Clearance Form →

c. Complete Fingerprinting

All adult volunteers are now required to be fingerprinted specifically for the Sunnyvale School District.

Already fingerprinted for Sunnyvale School District?
You're all set! Fingerprinting is a one-time requirement.

Fingerprinting completed somewhere else?
Unfortunately, fingerprints taken for another school district or organization cannot be transferred. You'll need to complete fingerprinting for Sunnyvale School District.

Download the Sunnyvale School District Fingerprinting Form →

Where can I get fingerprinted?

One convenient option is:

The UPS Store
1669 Hollenbeck Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Walk-ins accepted

Cost: $72 total

Bring the Sunnyvale School District fingerprinting form with you.

d. Complete Mandated Volunteer Training

All volunteers must complete the District's Mandated Volunteer Training before volunteering.

Complete the Mandated Volunteer Training →

Need help registering?

View Step-by-Step Registration Instructions →

After You Finish

Save your certificate of completion and upload it to your Better Impact account.

Quick Checklist

Before your first volunteer date, make sure you have:

• Updated your Better Impact profile

• Confirmed your TB clearance is current

• Completed Sunnyvale School District fingerprinting

• Completed Mandated Volunteer Training

• Uploaded any required documentation to Better Impact

Please complete these requirements well in advance of your volunteer date. Clearance can take time, and volunteers must be fully cleared before volunteering.

View Sunnyvale School District Volunteer Information →

3. Sign up for volunteering

Let us know what areas interest you and your availability so we can match you with the right opportunities.

Feel free to sign up for volunteering via the form  - https://forms.gle/Ra92VjLph6NMYKN66.