Volunteer Your Magic
There’s a role for every heart. Especially yours!
Whether you’ve got 5 minutes or 5 hours, you matter here.
Volunteering at Carmel Del Mar isn’t about doing it all... it’s about doing Something.
That “something” could be as simple as sending in juice boxes, helping at a school event, or bringing your unique skills to our campus. Every bit of support ripples out to impact your child, their classmates, and the spirit of our whole school.
Become A Heart Giver
ANNUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
ROOM PARENT VOLUNTEER
Help organize classroom celebrations & teacher support
DAY OF EVENT SUPPORT
Sign up for a single shift at one of our Dragon Gatherings!
BEHIND THE SCENES
Prep crafts, send emails, organize supplies before specific events
MEDIA SUPPORT
Help take photos and video during events and/or leading up to the events.
TRANSLATION/
LANGUAGE HELP
Support our multilingual families.
CREATIVE SUPPORT
Make butcher paper posters, music playlists, chalk-the-walk, etc.
EVERYONE A READER
Help kids improve their reading skills to stay at grade level
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Marketing, tech, finance, organizing? Let’s use your gifts!
Why Volunteer?
Research shows that when families are involved at school, children:
✔️ Perform better academically
✔️ Have stronger self-esteem
✔️ Show better behavior and social skills
✔️ Are more likely to graduate and succeed long term
Volunteering is one of the most direct ways to be part of that success. You’re modeling connection, care, and commitment — and your child sees it.
Current Opportunities
Check out our latest opportunities to Volunteer
We’re looking for caring volunteers (parents, grandparents, neighbors, and community members) to spend just one hour a week reading with our 1st–3rd graders.
🕐 Tuesdays or Thursdays at 12:35–1:35 PM
📅 Program begins in October
✨ No experience needed—training provided!
👉 LEARN MORE about this wonderful program
EVERYONE A READER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Help lead our young Dragons into one of the most exciting STEM competitions in the country!
This national program inspires hands-on learning through 23 events in engineering, science, and lab skills. CDM competes in Division B (5th–8th grade), with teams of up to 15 students participating in 50-minute events that challenge their curiosity and problem-solving.
Last year, CDM proudly fielded 3 teams and 34 students — and with your leadership, we can keep the momentum going. If you love science, teamwork, and empowering students, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact!
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD CHAIRPERSON
Volunteer Policies
All schools in DMUSD are transitioning to an online system through Raptor for parents to submit their volunteer paperwork. All forms will now be filled out electronically, and TB tests or TB risk assessments will be uploaded directly into the system. Please use the link below to submit your volunteer paperwork.
“I was nervous to get involved because of my work schedule. But just helping once at the Book Fair made my daughter’s whole week. She was so proud!"
-Mom of 3rd Grader