Help to support the PTC Be Innovative Grant (BIG). The BIG program, created by the PTC, supports BZ faculty and staff to implement innovative projects and ideas that otherwise wouldn't be funded.

These committees help fundraise money that will go directly to this grant. Committees to support the BIG grant include leading our concessions, fundraising, spirit shop, and school supply sales.

Time Commitment: Meet year-round and work will be done before/during/after school (except school supplies which will take place during the spring/summer 2025).  

Concessions: You and a team of volunteers will sell concessions (snacks, drinks, flowers, etc.) and BZ swag at BZ sponsored school events (sporting/7th grade play, 8th grade operetta).  You do not have to have a child on a team/in play or musical to volunteer as a member of the committee. Your child(ren) are welcome to help you work your shift(s) at games/plays.

Fundraising: You will work on different fundraising opportunities. Past fundraisers for the BIG program included Mabel's Labels and shopping events. The sky is the limit - we are looking for fun and creative ideas! 

Spirit Shop: Oversee school's spirit shop and explore innovative ways to develop new trend-driven BZ merchandise. 

School Supply Sales: Manage annual school-wide supply sale that takes place in Spring 2025 and distribution at end of summer 2025.

This appointed position will work with all families within the grade and the representatives from local synagogues to ensure a dedicated date/time for each family to celebrate their child’s bar and bat mitzvah. This position will not be in charge of selecting dates but rather helping to keep everyone organized. This is a four year position and will be appointed by the PTC President. Volunteering here will express your interest in being considered for the role. We are looking for parents with children in third and fourth grade. 

Time Commitment: This is a remote position.

We are looking to recruit and engage more dads and any parents not currently engaged in PTC activities. Our hope is that you will join this committee, hair optional, to help build authentic connections with BZ dads, along with championing PTC programming and overall community building. This committee will plan 1 - 2 events and will participate in some more PTC opportunities.

Time Commitment: The majority of the planning will be done during non-traditional 9 am - 5 pm hours.

Challah Committee Co-Chair: You will manage all aspects of the weekly Challah delivery program that raises money to support the PTC's Be Innovative Grant (BIG) Program Grant program. You will work with your fellow co-chairs on order forms, place challah orders,  promote participation in the program and work with volunteers to facilitate Friday distribution. 

Challah Committee Member: You will regularly help the Challah Committee label challahs and distribute them to classrooms, typically on Fridays between 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Volunteers are welcome to bring their child(ren) along to help deliver challah.

This committee work, all done remotely, provides support to school community members in their times of joy or sadness by distributing information or other support, as desired by the family, and sending congratulations or condolences. 

Time Commitment: There will be one in-person meeting over the summer and the rest of the work is remote.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Co-Chair: You will plan and execute events to recognize and thank our teachers, administrators and staff throughout the year. In addition, this committee coordinates the semi-annual teacher gift card program and the end-of-year gift.  

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Committee Member: You will assist the Teacher Appreciation Co-Chairs to execute their events throughout the school year - setting up coffee stations, delivering treats and surprises, packaging gifts, etc. 

Time Commitment: This committee meets multiple times throughout the school year both in-person and online during the school day.

Young Eagles Family Event Co-Chair: You will plan and execute a winter-time event to engage the BZ families with children in grades Nursery through 2nd Grade.

Young Eagles Family Event Committee Member: You will assist the Co-Chairs with preparation for the Young Family Event and be available to work a shift during the event - registration, help with programming, serving snacks, etc.

Time Commitment: The planning for this can be done during whatever hours work for the committee members and the event typically takes place on a Sunday in the winter.

Grade Coordinators are the link between their classroom, parents and the PTC. 

Responsibilities can include: 

• Attending the Grade Coordinator Training Session (in-person).

• Disseminating grade specific information to families, and school related information as needed. 

• Serving as a liaison between PTC and classroom parents.

• Managing grade-wide events to build community (e.g., grade dinners, parent night-outs, field trip volunteers).

• Coordinating school involvement opportunities during the year.

To apply to be a Grade Coordinator, please indicate what grade(s) your child(ren) will be in during the 2024-25 school year.

Co-Chair: You will work with the Jewish Studies Department to bring inclusive Jewish experiences to the BZ community. Your role will include brainstorming Jewish programming and promoting and executing events in the 2024-25 school year.

Committee Member: You will help execute Jewish programming and activities. 

Time Commitment: The work is done both in-person and virtual and meets throughout the year. Events are typically during or immediately after the school day has ended.

PALS Mentor: Your family will be paired with an incoming family to ensure a warm welcome. During the summer you will offer the opportunity to have a conversation with the new parent(s) to answer all their questions and get them ready to begin their BZ journey, and also set up a playdate with the new family. This is an integral role to help introduce families to Bernard Zell, you’ll be an ongoing source of support for the family throughout their first year (and beyond).  

Time Commitment: The majority of work is done during the summer and fall.

Parent Ed. Co-Chair: You will work with school administration to brainstorm potential programs and invite speakers to school to address a range of topics related to personal, professional, and parenting life.  

Parent Ed. Committee Member: You will help promote Parent Education events and help with any day-of event needs. 

Time Commitment: This committee meets both in-person and virtual. Events are held both during the day and evening but you do not need to attend each event.

Want to help at BZ but not sure what to do - this is the committee for you! 

Partner with BZ in many ways by working with PTC, school administrators, and parents to ensure high engagement among volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are integral in helping BZ run at its best and to top it off you get to see your kids and/or meet other parents! Majority of the volunteer opportunities will take place during the school day unless otherwise indicated

Volunteer Coordinators: Work directly with the PTC president in organizing volunteer opportunities and online sign up. Members will work to engage the BZ community to volunteer at a myriad of opportunities. These may include: Library, Book Fair/Swap, Lunchroom, Carline, Special Friends Day, Seders, Shabbat Lunch, Yom Ha'Atzmaut and much more! By signing up for this does not mean you will need to participate in each program. 

Time Commitment: This will be done remotely with volunteer opportunities happening during the school day.

Participate in Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World), with this committee. 

Yad B'Yad Co-Chair: You will create a calendar of service project opportunities in which parents and children can participate together. Working with the members of your committee you will promote and execute these activities throughout the school year. 

Yad B'Yad Committee Member: You will be assigned to help execute 1 (or more, if desired) service projects. Activities include - working with the organization to determine needs, promoting the event, recruiting participants and helping with day-of-event logistics. 

Time Commitment: Meetings are held either in-person or virtual and events typically happen during school hours or Sundays.