Are you passionate about supporting our school community, connecting with other parents, and making a real impact for our kids and community? The Harbord Public School P&C Association is seeking enthusiastic volunteer leaders for three key roles: Fundraising & Events, Uniform Chair and Secretary. These roles are vital in helping us deliver services and events that enrich the lives of our kids, support families and build our community.

Why volunteer with us?

• The P&C is one of the largest parent-volunteer organisations of its kind in NSW, managing the Uniform Shop, Canteen, OOSH, Band and major events, and contributing significant funds back into the school.
• Volunteer parent-leaders make a real difference: we have donated almost half a million dollars in recent years to support school initiatives.
• Flexible commitment: we understand parents and carers are busy. These roles are structured to support your schedule, and many tasks can be managed remotely or in short bursts.
• You'll join a friendly, supportive team of parents, working collaboratively for the benefit of our school community.
  

Available Roles:

• Fundraising & Events Chair – Lead our fundraising activities and community events calendar.
• Uniform Chair – Oversee our Uniform Shop operations.
• Secretary – Manage administrative functions, governance and communications.
  

What we’re looking for:

• Commitment to the P&C mission: fostering a collaborative and supportive school environment for the benefit of students, staff and community.
• A willingness to volunteer time, contribute ideas and collaborate with other parent-leaders and the school.
• Skills/talents applicable to each role (see role descriptions above).
• Reliable communication, organisational ability and a sense of responsibility.
  

How to apply:

1. Click “Become a Member” on our website (just 50 c membership fee) to be eligible to vote and hold office. 
2. Send a short expression of interest to president@harbordpandc.com.au or use our contact form.
3. We’ll get in touch to chat about the role, time commitment and answer any questions.
4. If you’re interested but not sure which role suits you—we’d love to talk and match your time/skills to the best fit.
   

Time-frame:
Our next Committee meetings are on Tuesday 18 November and 16 December; new role-holders will be welcomed at the next meeting and supported by the outgoing Chair/team. 

Questions?
Feel free to contact us via our website or direct email to the President—we’re happy to explain what involvement looks like, answer questions about time, training and support provided.

Fundraising & Events Chair

Purpose of role:
To lead the planning, coordination and execution of the P&C’s fundraising and community engagement events, ensuring these activities raise crucial funds for the school, build community spirit, and support the P&C’s mission of enhancing the student experience at Harbord Public School.

Key responsibilities:

• Leverage an annual fundraising, sponsorship & events calendar aligned with the P&C mission and school priorities.
• Manage a volunteer events team (recruit, coordinate, delegate to sub-committees).
• Identify, liaise and manage sponsors, partners and vendors (eg: local businesses) for events and fundraising campaigns.
• Oversee budgeting and financial reporting for events: cost-benefit analysis, ensuring funds raised net back to the school.
• Work with the P&C Secretary and Communications lead to promote events (emails, school newsletters, social media) and drive volunteer sign-up.
• Attend monthly P&C Committee meetings; provide updates on event/fundraising progress.
  

Time commitment & skills:

• Approximate time commitment: ~2 hours per month (higher in lead-up to major events; less in quieter periods).
• Ability to organise and lead events or campaigns (volunteer or professional).
• Strong interpersonal skills; confident in working with a broad range of stakeholders (parents, school staff, vendors, students).
• Budget and financial literacy (monitoring income/expenditure).
• Creative thinker: able to generate fresh ideas to engage the school community.
• Comfortable recruiting and managing volunteers, working collaboratively and delegating tasks.
• Willingness to follow and uphold governance, safety and volunteer protocols.
• Enthusiastic about community building and supporting student outcomes.
  

Benefits of the role:

• Directly supports student opportunities, school improvements and community cohesion at Harbord.
• Connects you with a broad network of parents, staff and community partners.
• Opportunity to leave a legacy (e.g., an annual event that becomes a “must-go”).
• Flexibility: work around your schedule and family commitments.
• Being part of a passionate volunteer group making a real difference.
  

Uniform Chair

Purpose of role:
To oversee the P&C’s Uniform Shop operations so that the Uniform Shop supports the school community effectively, is financially sustainable and contributes to the P&C’s broader objectives of supporting students, parents and teachers. The P&C website notes the Uniform Shop is one of the major services run by volunteers under the P&C umbrella.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the Uniform Shop staff.
• Work with the Treasurer to monitor shop finances: revenue, costs, margin, prepare annual budget and ensure funds are returned to the school/P&C mission.
• Ensure the Uniform Shop operates smoothly to meet school community needs: opening hours, communication to parents, clear signage, online ordering (if applicable).
• Report to P&C monthly: revenue vs budget, trends, issues/risks.
• Identify and implement improvements to the Uniform Shop (for example, sustainability initiatives, better parent-communication, “pre-loved” uniform options, etc).
• Liaise with the school’s leadership and P&C on uniform policy matters (fits, sizing, transitions, parent feedback).
• Attend P&C meetings and contribute insights around uniform-shop performance and community feedback.
  

Time commitment & skills:

• Approximate time commitment: ~2 hours per month during term time (with extra effort at uniform-change periods, e.g., new term, new sizes, etc).
• Experience in retail, stock management, volunteer coordination is a plus (but not required – training/support available).
• Good organisational and procedural skills.
• Strong communication skills; friendly and responsive to parent enquiries.
• Comfortable with financial monitoring and reporting.
• Interest in school community, and understanding of the importance of the Uniform Shop to both families and the P&C’s ability to fund other initiatives.
  

Benefits of the role:

• Key role underpinning a vital service for the school community; you’ll build strong relationships with parents, volunteers and staff.
• Tangible impact: efficient uniform service supports families and contributes financially to student-outcomes.
  
• Opportunity to innovate and improve – for example sustainability initiatives or parent-friendly processes.
  
• Flexibility around your schedule.
  

Secretary