VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to get involved with the Woodside Athletic Boosters (ABO) and support our student-athletes! Whether you're interested in serving on the Board, leading a committee, supporting a team, or helping at an event, your time and talents make a difference.

BOARD POSITIONS

The ABO Board guides the direction of the organization, organizes fundraising events to support all WHS sports teams, and reviews funding requests from team coaches.

The Board works closely with the Athletic Department and coaches to understand program goals, team needs, and funding limitations. We welcome your energy, ideas, and involvement in supporting WHS athletics. Vacant Board positions are typically filled before the start of each school year.

President

The President serves as a voting Board member and works across Woodside High School's athletics program to identify needs and raise funds for sports teams. This role collaborates with coaches, the Athletic Director, and the VP of Administration to support the athletics program's strategic vision.

The President builds relationships with parents and community members to encourage volunteerism and financial support, including collaboration with the PTSA and Foundation. Responsibilities also include managing the monthly meeting calendar, setting agendas, and leading Board meetings.

Vice President

The Vice President serves as a voting Board member and works with the President to build support for the ABO across sports programs, the school, and the community.

Responsibilities include coordinating volunteers for campus events, managing volunteer scheduling through Signup.com, contributing ABO updates to the PTSA newsletter, and representing the organization at school outreach events such as Wildcat Welcome Day.

The Vice President may also lead monthly Board meetings and attend PTSA and Foundation meetings as needed.

Treasurer

The Treasurer serves as a voting Board member and manages the ABO's financial activities. This includes working with the WHS Treasurer and Athletic Director to ensure funds are transferred to teams each season.

The Treasurer tracks Board expenditures, provides financial updates at monthly meetings, and works closely with the President. In collaboration with the Secretary, the Treasurer ensures that annual tax and registration documents are filed to maintain the organization's nonprofit status.

Sponsorship Chair

The Sponsorship Chair serves as a voting Board member and manages the ABO's sponsorship fundraising program, including outreach to local businesses to secure financial support for WHS athletics.

Responsibilities include recruiting and maintaining sponsors for corporate banners displayed on campus and securing sponsorships for the annual 5K Fun Run.

Community Affairs

The Community Affairs Chair serves as a voting Board member and acts as a liaison between the ABO, PTSA, Foundation, and other school organizations involved in fundraising.

This role promotes events across the WHS community, encourages collaboration, shares best practices, and keeps the Board informed about activities taking place throughout the school.

Secretary

The Secretary serves as a voting Board member and works with the Treasurer to manage annual registrations and required filings with the California Secretary of State and Office of the Attorney General to maintain the ABO's nonprofit status.

The Secretary maintains familiarity with the organization's bylaws, supports Board compliance, and records minutes at monthly meetings for publication to Board members and the public.

COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITIONS

Spirit Wear Chair

The Spirit Wear Chair manages merchandise inventory, recruits volunteers, and coordinates Spirit Wear sales at WHS events.

This role works with suppliers to maintain inventory, updates the ABO online store, and fulfills online orders for pickup at the WHS main office. The Chair also attends ABO meetings whenever possible to provide updates on Spirit Wear sales.

Web Content Manager

The Web Content Manager oversees the maintenance and administration of the ABO website.

Working with the President and Athletic Director, this role ensures the website contains current information about fundraising campaigns, donation requests, sports schedules, games, and WHS athletic events. The manager may also recommend new content and identify opportunities to improve the website's organization, design, and functionality.

Social Media Chair

The Social Media Chair creates and manages content for the ABO's Instagram and Facebook accounts.

When possible, this individual attends sporting events throughout the school year to capture photos and videos, highlight student-athletes, share game results, and promote ABO fundraising initiatives.

The Chair also collaborates with teams, coaches, parents, and student volunteers to collect photos, scores, and updates from a variety of WHS athletic events.

TEAM SUPPORT ROLES

Spirit Wear Volunteers

Help sell Woodside Spirit Wear at school events, including Wildcat Welcome Day, home football games, and other WHS activities.

Social Media Coordinator

This student or parent volunteer attends sporting events, takes photos, and captures student-athletes in action.

Working independently and in collaboration with the Social Media Chair and other coordinators, this volunteer helps share photos, game results, and team highlights on Instagram and Facebook throughout the school year.

Sports Team Liaisons

Sports Team Liaisons are parent volunteers who support communication between teams, coaches, and the ABO.

They help identify team funding needs, such as uniforms and equipment, and provide insight into team activities and priorities. This flexible role may also include supporting social media, photographing events, reviewing team account balances, or coordinating equipment and gear needs.

ABO EVENT VOLUNTEERS

Our fundraising events depend on the support of volunteers! Whether you can help with planning, preparation, setup, or event-day activities, every contribution helps make our events successful.

Our largest fundraiser is the annual Crab Feed, and there are many opportunities to get involved.