2025-2026 Volunteer Opportunities

EVENT IS ON MAY 12th. This team of volunteers are needed to drive and support our Black vs. Gold Spring Showcase. Volunteers will collect donations, sell raffle tickets, spirit wear and concession items. The Chairperson will set up shifts so that you can work when your son is not playing.

WORK WITH COACH ON TIMING. Identify and support 3-4 Plano East community outreach projects per year. Communicate projects and details to the board. Secure parent volunteers. The coaches will coordinate team involvement.

MUST HAVE TRUCK. (Availability- 6:00 PM Home Games; 5:00 PM Away Games) Committment runs throughout the fall football season. Coordinate team of volunteers to get the tunnel and the horn to the games on Friday nights. Field Pass provided. Team will also set up the tunnel and the horn for the Black vs. Gold Game on May 16.

THROUGHOUT THE FALL FOOTBALL SEASON. (Availability: 6:00 PM Home Games; 5:00 PM Away Games) Team works together to get the tunnel and the horn to the games on Friday Nights. Field passes will be provided. This team will also set up the tunnel for the Black vs. Gold game on May 19.

NO SALES EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. FUNDRAISING IS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE SPRING AND SUMMER, PRIOR TO THE SEASON. Deliver sponsorship opportunity flyers to local businesses making contact with their decision maker. Work closely with VP of Fundraising to secure sale. Work closely with Media Guide Coordinator.

AUGUST - DECEMBER. Contact restaurants to get estimates & negotiate the price for game day meals. Set up a calendar rotation for weekly meals. Coordinate with game day meal volunteers to pick up meals. Coordinate with the treasurer for payment of meals. Communicate with restaurants, volunteers, and the treasurer if there's a change in schedule.

THROUGHOUT SEASON. Pick up, deliver, and distribute meals to players/coaches at PLANO EAST on game day. Varsity and JV meals will be delivered at 3:30 PM.

THROUGHOUT SEASON. Pick up, deliver, and distribute meals to players/coaches at MHS on game day. Freshman team meal should be delivered by 3:30 PM.

THROUGHOUT SEASON. Pick up, deliver, and distribute meals to players/coaches at WHS on game day. Freshman team meal should be delivered by 3:30 PM.

EVENT HELD IN SEPTEMBER. Parade & Pep Rally are on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Committee members will work together to decorate our football float(s) and parade giveaways. One volunteer will need to serve as committee chair and communicate plans with the board.

EVENT HELD AT END OF SEASON. Our JV & Freshmen Award Ceremony is held at Plano East at the end of the season. This committee will plan and execute this event. One volunteer will need to serve as committee chair and communicate plans with the board.

DESIGN WORK OCCURS IN MAY AND AUGUST. Design the program for the Black vs. Gold spring game in May and/or our Fall Guide in early August. Design software and template provided. Work closely with VP of Fundraising to include advertisements with business and community sponsors. Coordinate the publication of the media guide with the printing company. Work closely with the Treasurer regarding Media Guide budget. FALL GUIDE: Team of four. One person will design the guide. Three team members will support the designer by coordinating Sponsor ads, FNL partner submissions and Tribute Ads.

EVENT OCCURS IN AUGUST. Plan and organize the meal, decorations, a photo opportunity, etc. for the Mother/Son Brunch. Create sign-up for food/drink donations as well as dad volunteers to serve at the brunch. One volunteer will need to serve as committee chair and communicate plans with the board.

EVENT OCCURS IN AUGUST. Calling all Panther DADS! Organize food donations on the day of the event and serve food at the Mother/Son banquet. Clean up after the event.

THROUGHOUT THE SEASON; FLEXIBLE. Photographers will take pictures of various team functions. Work closely with VP of Communications so that pictures can be shared on our website and social media. Responsible for reporting score of game to VP of Communications. Need 1 volunteer per team. Please note if you are from Varsity, JV Black, JV Gold, MHS, or WHS on this sign-up.

Coordinate the design and ordering of spirit wear items and maintenance of inventory. Coordinate the sale of items at school events (ex. meetings, home football games) and via the website. Coordinate volunteers to assist in selling during events. Work closely with Treasurer to handle Square and bank bag. Communicate updates with the board.

1-2 HOUR VOLUNTEERS SPOTS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. Help our Spirit Wear Chairperson sell Spirit Wear items and Media Guides at school events and home games. The Chairperson will work with your schedule to ensure you are not selling during your own son's games.

SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR PARENT. Coordinates the senior families and their football player to be announced on Senior Night on October 18. (Rainout date: TBD) Help organize families in numerical order in the end zone. Work with seniors to write thank you notes to families. Purchase flowers for moms. Coordinate photographer to capture picture of each family. Communicate plans with the board.

EVENT HELD IN DECEMBER/JANUARY (depending on when season ends.) This committee will plan and execute the event, including decorations, food, photo booth, etc. One volunteer will need to serve as committee chair and communicate plans with the board.

WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY NIGHTS DURING FALL SEASON. Plan and coordinate varsity team dinners the night before each Varsity game for players and coaches. Work closely with VP of Fundraising to secure dinner sponsorships. Set up and serve dinner. Help clean up after serving.

WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY NIGHTS DURING FALL SEASON. Serve at the varsity team dinners the night before each Varsity game for Varsity players and coaches. Help clean up after serving. Opportunity to sign up to provide dessert if the dinner sponsor is not providing it.

THROUGHOUT SEASON. Coordinates events between band, drill team, cheerleaders, and the football team. Will communicate with all entities that perform on Friday nights. Events include: Black vs. Gold Game participation, partnership in Fall Media Guide, sharing the opportunity to sell programs on game day, and other events as they arise. Coordinate opportunities for PESH Football to show support to FNL partners.