
VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES
Anyone can make a difference in our children's growth, success, and well-being! Please look at the many opportunities available to enrich your child's education, decide to get engaged, and then contact our committee leaders!
Volunteer applications must be emailed to Mrs. Dee in the Health office. We no longer accept paper applications. Last day to apply for 2022-2023 is March 24, 2023.


24 Game Math Tournament
A math game that promotes patterns and number sense as well as builds critical thinking skills. Volunteers partner with Mr. Shobar (5th grader teacher) to schedule, organize and help the evening day of the event.
Back-To-School Barber Shop & Salon
Organize stylists and parent volunteers for a fun-filled day so our students can start the new school year with a fresh look! Kids, parents, teachers, friends and the whole family can treat themselves to any of the following...a professional haircut, fresh nail color, and face painting.
Book Fair
Children and their families are welcome to browse the large selection of books and purchase their favorites when the library is transformed into a magical bookstore. This event is in association with Scholastic Books and benefits the classrooms by helping provide much-needed reading materials for all classrooms.
Chess Tournament
Informal chess tournament(s) which are open to all Scripps Ranch students grades K-6. The tournament is structured so that as soon as one game is finished another is started. No eliminations, no long waits, no pressure. Volunteers also team up with Spirit & Events to provide concessions
Dress Boutique & Haberdashery
Where gently used dresses (fancy to casual) are donated to the school. In turn, the dresses will be sold and all proceeds will go toward EBS. These dresses would be great for holidays, family photos and even the EBS Winter Dance. This is a perfect way to reuse dresses repurpose your daughter’s wardrobe.
Everyone A Reader (EAR)
Volunteers work one-on-one with teacher-selected 1st- through 3rd-grade students who need reading support to reach grade-level proficiency. The commitment is for one-and-a-half hours per week throughout the school year. Free training is provided through San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE)
Family Dining Days
AFP partners with local restaurants to earn extra dollars for the school. Several days during the year, if your family eats at a designated restaurant, the restaurant will return a portion of the proceeds from those sales to our school. We need someone to choose the restaurants, schedule and coordinate the fundraiser, and communicate it to our EBS families and staff.
Fine Artists
This unique program encourages our children to express their creativity and develop individual talents and problem-solving skills through six art lessons throughout the school year each inspired by the work of a famous artist. Volunteers will attend workshops where they will be trained by professional artist Kathleen Kane-Murrell before facilitating the lessons to our students. All supplies provided and no art background is necessary.
Halloween Carnival
This is one of the most anticipated family events of the year! It’s a fun evening filled with games, face painting, a silent auction, a cake walk, a fun costume parade and delicious food! This committee is tasked with planning and coordinating the event, helping with the day-of activities, as well as recruiting a league of volunteers to assist with the festival. Come be a part of an exciting fundraiser!
International Night
The international night is an opportunity for students and their families to share their various ethnic backgrounds. It’s an evening to hear stories and legends, sample new dishes, listen to exotic music, observe traditional dances and see customary attire. Students and family members design their own booths displaying foods, culture, artifacts, and games important to their heritage.
Jog-A-Thon
This is one of the most anticipated events of the year! Come be a part of an energetic team that runs this event in the springtime. Volunteers will work with sponsors, assist with tracking donations, work with classroom reps to coordinate tracking and tallying of laps, and other administrative tasks.
Photographer
Capture all the wonderful memories our children, teachers, faculty, and EBS families make throughout the school year. Volunteer to assist EBS and the AFP in snapping every spectacular moment. We need one (or more) photographer with equipment to take candid, action, photojournalistic and portraiture style photos at various events throughout the year.
Run Club
Before-School Run Club’ is held on the adjacent field every morning from 8:15 to 8:35, weather permitting. Parents are welcome to join the fun and are encouraged to walk with their children. ‘Run Club’ is held on the upper-field at Community Park, baseball field #2. Volunteers assist with tracking the children’s laps and all other necessary administrative work.
Science Night
Science Night incorporates hands-on exploration and encourages investigation and inquiry appropriately tailored for each grade level. Activities will expand and enrich the curriculum taught during the school year. An adult will lead hand-selected fifth grade volunteers in setting up and running stations for younger grades.
Spirit Wear
Nothing shows school spirit like proudly wearing your EBS gear. The Spirit Wear table is set up at several events during the year, and EBS gear is available for purchase throughout the year online. We need volunteers to help fulfill orders and to help sell spirit wear at various events during the year.
Yearbook
Every year, the students look forward to pouring over this year’s edition of the school yearbook! Our team always puts together an amazing memory book full of beautiful photos. Be a part of the team that will work on putting together a theme, organize photographs, and compile a memorable yearbook for EBS families to treasure for years to come!