Volunteers
VOLUNTEER WITH US: Right below you will find links to take you to a variety of events we have. Our events and activities need many different types of volunteers from creative, planning, to the busy bees ;) who make it happen.
Volunteer Areas:
The goal of the PTSO is to raise funding to support Horizon High School students' and teachers' initiatives.
We do this with funding from local establishment sponsorships or donations, community members, and spirit gear sales.
Each year we hope to find a way to help Horizon initiatives come to life. Please help us sell spirit wear, purchase spiritwear, become a member, participate in a spirit event, or simply donate; watch for our amazon wish lists, or voulnteer sign up sheets to help make our events a success.
Thanks a whole bunch <3.
-Horizon PTSO.
QUESTIONS: info@horizonhighptso.org
SPIRIT STORE
Spirit wear is our main form of fundraising. We have many areas we need help with. *On-campus activities volunteers must be Additions approved.
Spirit Cart - Game Day volunteering
We love to have the spirit cart appear at HAWK games and events and there are a lot of games! Perks: You get into the games for free, Cons: you might miss the end of the game because we take the carts before the mad rush to the exit.
Spirit Store* - Every Thursday - 10:30-12:30
Folding clothes, restocking, and gathering orders. AND, If you are available between 10:30 and 12:30 at least one Thursday a month, and could volunteer to work one home football game next season, we can train you on the system we use to take payments at checkout. Preferably looking for consecutive volunteers once a month to help.
Stocking Shelves* - Schedule Varies
When inventory comes in. In needs folded, counted and stocked on the shelves. This is done when the inventory comes in and can be scheduled as needed on days you are free.
Taking Inventory* - Schedule Varies
Takes place within a few days after football games. Times may be scheduled during school days.
Design committee
Come up with new designs, and product ideas.
TEACHER APPRECIATION
We would like to celebrate our teachers at the end of the year and in the spring during Teacher Appreciate week. In the past we have also shown appreciation for our teachers during the year with small monthly trinkets or editable items.
Coordinate small special treats
Club Affiliate - Looking for parents of student who are involved with a group of students that can help facilitate a teacher appreciation opportunity. (ex: NHS, Sea Club, SGA)
Donation - Find food donations for Winter Holiday Lunch OR One lunch during Teacher Appreciation Week.
COMMUNICATION
Class of 2028 Facebook Admins - In the comfort of your own home, Class of 2028 parents are needed to approve membership requests, watch for spam posts, share important OCPS posts, and approve questions parents ask. This is an easy yet important job. We can have as many admins so if you know and 2028 parents that can help please encourage them to reach out.
Neighborhood Representatives - Looking for parents in each neighborhood that we can share graphics / and messages with and they share to their neighborhoods. We would email you the graphics and you post in your neighborhoods.
FUTURE PARENT IDEAS
Need help to make it happen
HOLIDAY MARKET
December 2025 - Date to be announced.
The Holiday Market has been held the last three years. This PTSO fundraiser offers a space for local vendors to purchase space to display their crafter goods.
There are three areas we help us with the Holiday Market Please let us know where you can help.
Distribute information to possible vendors or become a vendor
Prepare area the night before (plan floor plan, move tables, sweep floors, put tape on ground)
Donate a service to help make the event special, ex: Character Experience, DJ, Face painting, etc.
2024/25- Committee and volunteer opportunities ideas:
Freshman Start - The 2025-26 year the PTSO will be supporting the purchasing of lanyards for all freshman students.
Middle of the pack - 10th and 11th graders. Treat.
CARNIVAL-February/ March
A parent came to us with this idea possibly to raise money. An event to learn about heritage This type of event may require permits and extra planning we need a committee to get things started.
Securing Venue
Securing Food Vendors
Finding Sponsors
Plan Entertainment and Activities
Possibly Apply for Permits