SPARK Depends on You
It’s no secret that without your help—from small jobs to massive undertakings—none of what SPARK does would be possible. There are many ways to give your time to support our mission of building more opportunities for our kids. Whether you’re the hostess with the mostess and love planning events, or are the master of the spreadsheet, we want to hear from you. Email us at info@SPARKschools.org.
Get Involved with SPARK
Lead a Project. Volunteer at an Event. Make a Lasting Impact.
SPARK volunteers are the heart of our fundraising success. Working closely with SPARK staff, volunteers help plan and run our biggest initiatives—like Annual Giving, SPARK Biz, and major events including the auction, Fun Run, and gala.
There’s no cap on participation—the more the better! Whether you’re looking to lead or just pitch in occasionally, there’s a place for you at SPARK.
Why Volunteer?
Open Opportunities
Online Auction Support Team
Solicit auction items and parent-hosted parties
Use our pre-written emails and provided contact lists
Choose how many accounts you’d like to manage
We can help with item pickup if needed
Estimated Time: 4–8 hrs/month (Nov–Mar)
Perfect for copywriters/editors
Craft and polish descriptions for auction packages
Estimated Time: 4–8 hrs/month (Nov–Mar)
Help organize parent/kid parties while shadowing our current coordinators
Great stepping stone to a lead role for the following year
Estimated Time: Mid-Jan–Early Mar
Got a vacation home, sports tickets, or a unique experience to offer?
SPARK Biz Team
Recruit new business sponsors
Coordinate sponsorship materials
Steward and recognize SPARK’s business supporters
Estimated Time:
• 4–6 hrs/month (Late Spring/Summer)
• 1–2 hrs/month rest of year
Onsite School Teams
Classroom Onsite Reps (1 per class/grade across all 3 schools)
SPARK is the Larkspur-Corte Madera Schools Foundation, raising critical funds to support programs like art, music, STEM, wellness, counseling, and middle school leadership—programs that aren’t fully funded by the state but are essential for a well-rounded education.
Each class or grade across our three schools has a SPARK Classroom Representative. These volunteers help share SPARK updates with families, encourage participation, and serve as a SPARK contact for your class. You can also help with outreach and show up to SPARK events to support students and families.
Communicate SPARK news and event info to your class families
Encourage participation in giving campaigns and school-wide events
Serve as a go-to SPARK contact for your class
Help with outreach and support at SPARK events
Estimated time: 1–3 hours per month
Coordinate Classroom Reps
Represent SPARK at campus events
Share feedback and promote fundraising campaigns
Estimated Time: Up to 4 hrs/week through October and 1–2 hrs/month rest of year
(Flexible, remote – choose your time commitment)
Events Team
Help plan and host appreciation events for donors that usually take place in the fall
Support setup, guest experience, and follow-up
Estimated Time: 3–6 hrs/month during planning phases or 1-2 hours the day of the event
Support planning, logistics, guest experience, auction, raffles, decorations, live auction, raffles and more!
Estimated Time:4–8 hrs/month in lead-up or just a couple of hours day-of
Ready to Get Involved or Learn More?
This is a school year commitment. Average monthly volunteer time can vary greatly depending on the position and event/fundraising calendar.
Fill out our volunteer form!
Contact: Janel Patton, Deputy Director
jpatton@sparkschools.org
Call or text: (415) 572-2437
There’s no such thing as too many volunteers. Whether you’re looking for a leadership role or just want to help here and there, SPARK welcomes your time, skills, and energy.
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