Halloween Hop Volunteers 2026

 

🎃 The Halloween Hop needs you! ðŸŽƒ

 

Join us on Saturday, October 24th!

 

The Hop is the first major community building event of the year, and we need your help to make it a success... 

👻 Please sign up below for a shift! 👻

 

Remember to scroll all the way down and click "Save" to guarantee your spot. 

 

P.S.  If you noticed that there are no roles for monitoring the obstacle courses and gaga pit, have no fear - we still have them, but we've hired A&A staff as chaperones to take that off our plates. (Can you help us sponsor them? Click here!) 

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Set Up (Friday, the day before the Hop)

Let's get ready for the Hop!

First shift - Load in & get organized!
Bring up supplies from the basement, prepare games & activities, organize signage. Essentially help us get everything ready for the morning!
3:30 - 6:00 PM
6 out of 6 filled.
Signed Up: Rafaela Brasil, Marina Chudnovsky, Samantha Hafner-Yung, Sarah Mathers, Michelle Toney, Tyler Vargas
full
Second Shift - Haunted House Builders
Bring the Haunted House vision to life. Heavy lifting or ladders maybe involved. Adults only.
5:30 - 9:00 PM
5 out of 10 filled.
Signed Up: Brett England, Michael Kaplan (Student Voluntere), Leon McAllister, Adrian Neves, James Aidan Zimmermann
High School Volunteers
Time for our High School volunteers to help us set-up the hop and get school credit!
6:00 - 8:00PM
5 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Pranati Gupta, Fariha Islam, First Last, Catherine Liemford, Serin Oh
full
Set Up (Saturday Morning)

Set up games, crafts, cafe, activity tables, and Haunted House to get ready for the Hop, as well as hang decorations to transform the yard. 

Set Up & Decorate
7:30 - 10:45 AM
11 out of 11 filled.
Signed Up: Noelle Bannister, Ori Dvir, Michael Kaplan (Student Voluntere), Rose McClave, Bernardita Naula (HS Volunteer), Rotem Peled Dvir, Morgan Rana (Student Volunteer), Noah Riley, Jackie Tannenbaum, Tyler Vargas, Maya Waite (Student Volunteer)
full
Volunteer Check-In

Help to coordinate volunteers / show them where they'll be stationed

Volunteer Check In
10:30-12:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Ana Ines Ferrer
full
12:15 - 2:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Ana Ines Ferrer
full
2:15 - 4:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Sindy Lugerner
full
Wristband Pick Up

Help to distribute pre-paid bracelets to families at the entrance of the yard. 

Wristband Pick Up
10:30 -12:30 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Brooke Danskin, Laura Rosenblum
full
12:15 - 2:30 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Michelle Greenspan, Emily Rader
full
2:15 - 4:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Amie Davis
full
Wristband & Food Ticket Sales

Sell wristbands & food tickets to families at the entrance of the yard. 

Wristband & Food Ticket Sales
10:30-12:30 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: CAMILA Cilento, Linda Horigan
full
12:15 - 2:00 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Jamie Lacy, Kelsey Ocampo
full
2:15 - 4:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Jennifer Bremner
full
Floaters

Support where we need help around the Hop. Hang for a few minutes at an inflatable so our staff members can take a break, fill in for a missing volunteer, help manage lines at the Dunk Tank, replenish prizes, & more!

Floater
11:00 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Lindsay Jacobs
12:15 - 2:30 PM
0 out of 5 filled.
2:15 - 4:00 PM
2 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Lily Fletcher (HS Volunteer), Angela Ran Meng
Games

Help run one of our fun games! This is a great volunteer opportunity for a High Schooler!

Pirate Ring Toss
10:45 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Fariha Islam (Student Volunteer)
full
12:15 - 2:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Hazel Smith (Student Volunteer)
full
2:15 - 4:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Fariha Islam (Student Volunteer)
full
Eaten Alive
10:45 - 12:30 PM
0 out of 1 filled.
12:15 - 2:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Felicia Wu (HS Volunteer)
full
2:15 - 4:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Felicia Wu (HS Volunteer)
full
Stop the Zombies
10:45 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Constance Lin (HS Volunteer)
full
12:15 - 2:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Constance Lin (HS Volunteer)
full
2:15 - 4:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Greta Erdly-Liang (Student Volunteer)
full
Monster Cans
10:45 - 12:30 PM
0 out of 1 filled.
12:15 - 2:30 PM
0 out of 1 filled.
2:15 - 4:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Sofia Caram (HS Volunteer)
full
Zombie Potty Toss
10:45 - 12:30 PM
0 out of 1 filled.
12:15 - 2:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Sophia Gao (HS Volunteer)
full
2:15 - 4:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Sophie Noble-Carvin (HS Volunteer)
full
Activity Tables

Volunteer at one of the many craft & activity tables. Help kids navigate the projects (great for High Schoolers!) or put your crafty skills to work at the face painting & tattoo table (adults!). 

Face Paint & Glitter Tattoos
Transform kids with face paint and glitter tattoos.
10:45 - 12:30 PM
2 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Ali Baltodano (Student Volunteer), Sarah Gooch
12:15 - 2:30 PM
3 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Caroline Handschuh, Jenn Uyen Malayery, Alexandra Vallis
2:15 - 4:00 PM
1 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Mia Luna
Sand Art
Support children in creating sand art projects.
10:45 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Ella Davidson (Student Volunteer)
12:15 - 2:30 PM
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Caroline Handschuh
2:15 - 4:00 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Catherine Liemford, Aminat Salahudeen (HS Volunteer)
full
Candy Necklaces
A favorite of the Hop! Help kids string together tasty treasures to make their own bewitching candy necklaces.
10:45 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Ali Baltodano (Student Volunteer)
12:15 - 2:30 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Ali Baltodano (Student Volunteer), Natasha Trpchevska
full
2:15 - 4:00 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Leah Day VanHorn, Caite Panzer
full
Community Apple Orchard
Support children in decorating paper apples, we're going to make a community apple orchard to display in the school!
10:45 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Bernardita Naula (HS Volunteer)
12:15 - 2:30 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Gracie Crane (HS Volunteer), Bernardita Naula (HS Volunteer)
full
2:15 - 4:00 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Gracie Crane (HS Volunteer), Bernardita Naula (HS Volunteer)
full
Keychain Creations
Help kids make Halloween themed backpack keychains!
10:45 - 12:30 PM
0 out of 2 filled.
12:15 - 2:30 PM
0 out of 2 filled.
2:15 - 4:00 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: I Hsuan Chen, Edwina Kao
full
Dunk Tank Volunteer & Supervisor

Not for the faint of heart! Volunteer will be seated in a large dunk tank and kids will take turns throwing a ball at a lever that will release the seat and you will drop into the large tank. Water can be a little cold. If you have a wetsuit, this is your off season opportunity to wear it! Best suited for a volunteer who loves interacting with an audience!

We're also looking for volunteers to support the Dunk Tank victim, manage the line, & kids throwing the ball. 

Dunkee
Please arrive to your time slot at the dunk tank, ready to get wet!
11:30 - 12:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Steve Finston
full
12:00 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Wesley Chung
full
12:30 - 1:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Dave Dale
full
1:00 - 1:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Greg Vanhorn
full
2:00 - 2:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Jonathan HLZacks
full
2:30 - 3:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Karl Mittermayr
full
Dunk Tank Supervisor
11:15 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Elisheva Hirshman Finston
full
12:30 - 1:45 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Justin Greenspan
full
1:45 - 3:00 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Brendan Clancy
full
Haunted House

The Haunted House is back! Join us as a greeter or a performer! Adults & 5th graders welcome!

Adult Haunted House Performer
You do not need to be an actor!
10:15 - 12:30 PM
2 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Jeremy Estabrooks, Laura Knappmiller
12:15 - 2:30 PM
0 out of 3 filled.
2:00 - 4:00 PM
2 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Thomas Perry, Heather Ryan
5th Grader ONLY - Performer
This is a tradition for PS9 5th graders! First come, first served.
10:15 - 12:00 PM
5 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Amelia Estabrooks, Danielle Finston, Sylvie Knappmiller, Gwendolyn Fern Riley, Sloane Sperling
full
11:30 - 1:00 PM
5 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Connor Mathers, Reid Mathers, Marlowe Motl, Drew Saunders, Maya VanHorn
full
12:30 - 2:00 PM
5 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Olivia Amir-Ahmadi Molina, Klarissa Chen, Charles Cordingley, Kevin Ng, Kira Sykes
full
1:30 - 3:00 PM
5 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Rohan Collins, Danielle Finston, Eloise Karlin, Emma Malynowski, Holden Middleton
full
2:30 - 4:00 PM
4 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Isla CItron, Isabelle Lacy, Evelyn Mindlin, Joya Scognamillo
Actor Support
Help 5th graders get ready for their big performances - supporting with makeup, wardrobe, and getting in character.
10:15 - 1:30 PM
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Gabriela Molina Bejarano
full
1:15 - 3:15 PM
0 out of 1 filled.
Haunted House Greeters & Line Management
10:45 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Jackie Tannenbaum
12:15 - 2:30 PM
1 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Marie Leighton
2:15 - 4:00 PM
0 out of 3 filled.
Make-up Support
Help PS 9 kids and parents become spooky Haunted House creatures. This is a great role for a High Schooler!
10:15 - 12:45 PM
0 out of 2 filled.
12:30 - 3:00 PM
0 out of 2 filled.
Cat Cafe

Serve up spooktacular treats to the hungry ghosts and ghouls! 

Popcorn & Cotton Candy
10:45 - 12:30 PM
0 out of 3 filled.
12:15 - 2:30 PM
0 out of 3 filled.
2:15 - 4:00 PM
0 out of 3 filled.
Popcorn - High Schooler
10:45 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Morgan Rana (HS Volunteer)
12:15 - 2:30 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Morgan Rana (HS Volunteer), Liliana Wu (HS Volunteer)
full
2:15 - 4:00 PM
3 out of 3 filled.
Signed Up: Oliver Fletcher (HS Volunteer), Morgan Rana (HS Volunteer), Liliana Wu (HS Volunteer)
full
Cafe Clerk
10:45 - 12:30 PM
2 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: Myron Abramson, Emily Silnicki
12:15 - 2:30 PM
2 out of 6 filled.
Signed Up: Nino Bochoradze, Lisa Fleisher
2:15 - 4:00 PM
0 out of 4 filled.
Grill Operator
Experience with grilling hot dogs and burgers!
10:30 - 12:15 PM
2 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Jimmy Castro, Christopher Yung
full
12:00 - 2:00 PM
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Jimmy Castro
1:45 - 3:45 PM
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Jimmy Castro
Food & Drink Donations

Help us stock the Cat Cafe! 

Important notes: Bring your pizza donation to the Hop Cafe at your selected time or you can have it delivered to 100 W 84th Street- specify that the delivery person needs to walk into the carnival and deliver to the Cafe.  1 sign up = equals 1 pie, if you plan to donate more, please adjust quantity in the drop down. 

Please drop off any packaged snacks or beverages by the school safety desk between Monday Oct 19th and Friday Oct 23th. 

Case of Sparking Water (various flavors)
A dozen flavored bubbly water cans (any brand/ flavor). Please drop off by the school safety desk between Monday Oct 19th and Friday Oct 23th.
13 out of 15 filled.
Signed Up: Michael Alerhand (1), Frani Chung (2), Samantha Hafner-Yung (2), Sarah Mathers (3), Rose McClave (1), Emily Rader (2), Kim Sykes (1), Michelle Toney (1)
Pack of Juice Boxes
Please drop off by the school safety desk between Monday Oct 19th and Friday Oct 23th.
10 out of 10 filled.
Signed Up: Claire Aven (4), Sarah Gooch (1), Rose McClave (1), Asma Nassery Kane (1), Emily Rader (1), Michelle Toney (2)
full
12 pack Individually Packaged Snacks
Chips, Pirate Booty, Popcorn, Annie's Fruit Snacks, Pretzels, etc. Please drop off by the school safety desk between Monday Oct 19th and Friday Oct 23th.
12 out of 12 filled.
Signed Up: Claire Aven (3), Frani Chung (3), Sarah Gooch (1), Rose McClave (1), Emily Rader (2), Michelle Toney (2)
full
Baked Goods/ Desserts
Homemade OR from a bakery/ store (does not need to be individually packaged). To be dropped off Friday evening or Saturday morning before 10am in the cafeteria, thank you!
7 out of 8 filled.
Signed Up: Jennifer Lane (2), Bridget Miller (1), Olga Nemstov (2), Amanda Pritzker Kahn (2)
Pizza Donation
Important notes: Bring your pizza donation to the Hop Cafe at your selected time or you can have it delivered to 100 W 84th Street- specify that the delivery person needs to walk into the carnival and deliver to the Cafe. 1 sign up = equals 1 pie, if you plan to donate more, please adjust quantity in the drop down.
11:00 am
0 out of 3 filled.
11:30 am
2 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Amanda Pritzker Kahn (2)
12:00 pm
4 out of 6 filled.
Signed Up: Nino Bochoradze (1), Sarah Mathers (3)
12:30 pm
2 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Kim Sykes (2)
1:00 pm
2 out of 7 filled.
Signed Up: Emily Silnicki (2)
1:30 pm
2 out of 5 filled.
Signed Up: Brendan Clancy (2)
2:00 pm
1 out of 4 filled.
Signed Up: I Hsuan Chen (1)
3:00 pm
0 out of 3 filled.
Break Down & Clean Up - Saturday Afternoon

Help us break down from event and move materials back into the school. Many hands make light work!

Break Down & Clean Up
4:00 - 6:00 PM
13 out of 20 filled.
Signed Up: Sophia Gao (HS Volunteer), Sarah Gooch, Fariha Islam (Student Volunteer), Catherine Liemford, Constance Lin (HS Volunteer), Leon McAllister, Bernardita Naula (HS Volunteer), Sophie Noble-Carvin (HS Volunteer), Morgan Rana (HS Volunteer), Aminat Salahudeen (HS Volunteer), Andy Vermeulen, Felicia Wu (HS Volunteer), Liliana Wu (HS Volunteer)
Official Hop Photographer

Help us take photos and document the 2026 Halloween Hop for our school yearbook! We will connect you to the yearbook chair for photo delivery. 

Photographer
10/24/2026
1 out of 1 filled.
Signed Up: Andy Vermeulen
full
PS9 Merchandise & Costume Swap Table

Sell PS9 Merch & monitor the costume swap station. 

Merch Table
10:45 - 12:30 PM
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Elizabeth Bader
12:15 - 2:30 PM
0 out of 2 filled.
2:15 - 4:00 PM
1 out of 2 filled.
Signed Up: Angela Ran Meng