Whether you can give an hour, share a skill or help with one special event, your involvement makes a real difference. It creates meaningful experiences for our students, supports our teachers and brings families together.
Choose something that works for your time, interests and family. Every contribution matters—and every family belongs.
Help at an event, support a classroom, lend a hand in the garden or contribute behind the scenes. There are opportunities of all sizes, and every bit of help makes a difference.
Some of the best PTO ideas begin with a parent asking, “What if?”
We welcome your ideas, experience, creativity and feedback. Whether you have a suggestion, a useful connection or something you would love to help bring to life, we would be glad to hear from you.
Share an idea
NEW TO VOLUNTEERING AT COVE?
Start here. These resources explain the volunteer process and help create a safe, positive experience for students, staff and families.
There is no single right way to take part. Help with one event, join a committee or take on a leadership role—choose the level of involvement that works for you.
Explore the opportunities below or visit our volunteer dashboard to see where help is currently needed.
Become a Board member
Help guide the PTO’s priorities and make sure our time, funding and ideas have the greatest possible impact for Cove students. You do not need previous PTO experience—just a willingness to contribute, collaborate and represent our school community.
Become a committee chair
Lead an event, programme or initiative that matters to you. Committee chairs bring people together, coordinate the work and help turn good ideas into meaningful experiences.
You will have support from the PTO board and other volunteers along the way.
Join a committee
Prefer to be part of a team? Join a committee and contribute in a way that suits your interests, skills and availability.
Some roles are year-round; others focus on a single event or project. See current committees
Find one-time opportunities
SHARE SOMETHING WITH THE COVE COMMUNITY
The Cove Connection is our weekly school newsletter, delivered every Sunday morning with news, reminders, events and ways to get involved. Have something to include? Send your copy and any images to info@covepto.org
Previous issues are available through ParentSquare and the Cove School website.
Come join the conversation
PTO meetings are open to every Cove parent and caregiver.
Join us to hear what is happening around the school, learn what the PTO is working on, share your ideas and find ways to take part. There is no experience or ongoing commitment required.
First Wednesday of each month
8:30–9:30am · Room 18