The structure

The make-up of a PTA varies between schools, but essentially there are two parts: the elected officer roles, which oversee and manage the association, and the PTA volunteers or ordinary committee roles who provide support at events, fundraisers and more. The officer positions are usually Chair, Treasurer and Secretary, however, there are other informal positions which can be beneficial to fill in order to spread the workload. Here ' s how a committee could be formed …

CHAIR

TREASURER SECRETARY

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

OFFICER ROLES

VICE CHAIR

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RAFFLES / LOTTERIES OFFICER

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BAKE SALE CO-ORDINATOR

ORDINARY COMMITTEE ROLES

GRANTS OFFICER EVENTS MANAGER

SECOND HAND UNIFORM CO-ORDINATOR

CATERING OFFICER

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