VOLUNTEER WITH HCE PTO
We love our volunteers, but being part of the PTO does not mean you are obligated to volunteer. It's just a great way to stay connected to HCE! We look forward to working with you this year.
Important: In order to volunteer at HCE, you must be an approved volunteer within the St. Johns County system. See Requirements to Volunteer section below.
We have many volunteer opportunities available throughout the school year. Check out what we currently have available below, or let us know what areas you are interested by completing the Volunteer Information Signup form.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER NEEDS
Fri, 1/31/2025 - Character Counts - We need a couple volunteers to set up and clean up the food provided for the January Character Counts banquet on Friday, 1/31: https://www.
Wed, 2/12/2025 - Staff Appreciation Luncheon - Wednesday, 2/12 our amazing business partner, Cantina Louie, will be providing lunch for the staff! Sign up to help out with this event here: https://www.
Wed, 2/19/2025 - Fourth Grade Donuts with Grown-Ups - Our fourth grade Donuts with Grown Ups event will be held on February 19th. Families can sign up here: https://www.
Fri, 2/28/2025 - Parent/Son Skate Night - The PTO will be hosting a parent/son event at the Mandarin Skate Station on 2/28. Tickets can be purchased on our website here: https://hcepto.org/
January 2025 (Ongoing) - Library Volunteer - Mrs. Espinoza, our media specialist, is looking for some extra sets of hands willing to help out during media center time for our littlest Hawks. Please sign up where you are able and reach out if you have any questions! Go to Sign-Up Genius >>
***OPEN BOARD POSITIONS 25/26 SCHOOL YEAR*** Several of our amazing board members will be rolling off the board at the end of this year. If you are interested in learning more about the PTO and how you can get more involved please reach out and we can chat! We are excited about the opportunity to bring new faces to the board! Contact HCE PTO at hcepto05@yahoo.com.
REQUIREMENTS TO VOLUNTEER
You must be an approved volunteer within the St. Johns County system to come into our school.
This includes any of the following:
- Lunch with your child
- Field trips
- Helping teachers with a class celebration
- Volunteering in the classroom
CLICK HERE to get started! Please make sure you include your first, middle, and last name on the application.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY DO I NEED TO SUBMIT THIS FORM?
The county requires that you submit your name for an official background check conducted by the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office and the National Sexual Offenders Database.
DOES THE SCHOOL ACCESS EXPIRE?
The School Access background check is good for 3 years. You will need to submit another application after 3 years.
DID I ALREADY DO THIS?
The School Access background check is good for 3 years. If you have done this for another St. Johns County school within the last 3 years, you do NOT need to resubmit. However, you will need to email the HCE PTO Volunteer Coordinator, so you can be added to Hickory Creek Elementary.
VOLUNTEER TO PROCTOR
If you wish to proctor, or have already signed up to do so, please take a few minutes to read through the training: Proctor Responsibilities
Thank you in advance for your assistance!