There are many volunteer opportunities at
AUCTION COMMITTEES
Purpose: To
provide a fun evening for raising money for school projects.
Description:
This will be the spring fundraiser for the year. Members of the church and parents will be
invited to participate in the silent and audible auctions. Dinner will be served.
There will be the following
sub-committees:
Class
Projects -
Work with room mothers and teachers in
each class to determine an appropriate class project for the audible auction. Parent participation will be needed from each
class to work with the students to create the class project.
Class
Baskets -
Work with room mothers and teachers in
each class to determine an appropriate class basket for the silent auction. Parent
participation will be needed to acquire items needed to put together the class
basket.
Catalog/Item
Description -
Write descriptions for all audible and
silent auction items. Will also type and
proof the catalog. Will work closely
with Item/Ad Soliciting and Art.
Decorations -
Will be responsible for room layout and
decorations. Will work closely with the
general chairmen to develop the theme for the evening.
Display - (Audible and Silent)
Will arrange the auction items for
display. Responsible for
obtaining/creating a display for all items.
Will also prepare the identification cards for each item and the silent
auction bid sheets.
Finance -
Responsible for checkout for all purchases
for each buyer on the night of the auction.
Will tally the bidder's purchases, collect the money and deliver the
items to the buyer that evening.
Food -
Will plan the menu, obtain bids and
select a caterer.
Invitations/PR(Art) -
Responsible for the design and layout of
the invitations. Will also write
announcements for the church bulletin.
Will help to address invitations.
Item/Ad
Soliciting -
Responsible for the soliciting both
silent and audible auction items primarily from parents of students and members
of the church. Also will solicit the
advertising for the catalog.
Reservations -
Responsible for all reservations,
payments and table assignments. Will
have a committee to work at the door the night of the auction to welcome guests. Will help address invitations.
Spotters -
Will "work the crowd" during
the audible auction to ensure all bidders are heard. Will also be responsible for closing items at
the silent auction tables.
ATHLETICS - 4-6 Grades BOYS (Intramural Sports)
Purpose: To
coordinate extra-curricular athletics for grades 4 through 6.
Description:
Organize volleyball/flag-football teams in the fall and basketball teams
in the winter in coordination with other local private schools. Assist in recruiting coaches and registering
players.
ATHLETICS - 4-6 Grades GIRLS (Intramural Sports)
Purpose: To
coordinate extra-curricular athletics for grades 4 through 6.
Description:
Organize volleyball/flag-football teams in the fall and basketball teams
in the winter in coordination with other local private schools. Assist in recruiting coaches and registering
players.
ATHLETICS Jr. High
Purpose: Coordinate
parent-workers for concessions/gate during athletic events for Jr. High.
Description:
Prepare a schedule of workers for Jr. High athletic events. Assist in set-up and clean-up of the
concession areas.
BUILDING/GROUNDS
Purpose: To
provide a safe, well maintained building and grounds.
Description:
Organize efforts to maintain and update the grounds area, including, but
not limited to the play area. Provide
input on maintaining the physical plant.
GREEN CLASSROOM
Purpose: To
promote care and use of our beautiful Green Classroom.
Description:
Organize efforts to maintain and update Green Classroom area. Work with teachers, to get their input for
class participation and use of Green Classroom.
BULK MAIL
Purpose: To
prepare communications for bulk mailing.
Description:
Maintain address data base and print mailing labels for monthly
newsletter.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Purpose: To
communicate on a regular basis with parents.
Description:
Collect, organize and print information for a monthly newsletter.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
ASSEMBLY
Purpose: To
prepare communications for bulk mailing.
Description:
Compile, sort and bundle all mailings for the post office (at least one
mailing per month).
LITURGY
Purpose: To
promote Catholic education in our school.
Description:
Plan and organize activities for our school relating to religious
holidays and events.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Purpose: To
promote Catholic education during Catholic Schools Week.
Description:
Plan and organize activities for this week including a Sunday lunch for
the parish. Coordinate with PR for
newspaper coverage.
CHURCH FESTIVAL
Purpose: To
coordinate efforts at
Description:
Attend Women’s' Society planning meetings. Help coordinate the use of the school
facilities. Organize the various game
booths sponsored by
GIFT WRAP
Purpose: To
raise funds for school related projects.
Description:
Coordinate and promote the sale of gift-wrap by the students. One chairman will be responsible for
incentives, promotion and final distribution of the product. One chairman will
be responsible for the record keeping of sales and the collection of monies.
SWEET SHOP
Purpose: To
raise funds for P.E. equipment and school projects.
Description:
Each month a different class brings cupcakes for sale at lunchtime. Volunteers may help promote the sales by
sending home reminders and getting helpers for the sale.
NORTH POLE EXPRESS
Purpose:
This is a fundraiser for the school to provide students the opportunity
to purchase Christmas gifts for a nominal price.
Description:
To research the items that will be sold, coordinate workers for the work
of the sale and pack up and ship back any remaining items to vendor.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Purpose:
This is a fundraiser for the school to provide funds for special school
projects.
Description:
Organize, purchase and sell pre-packages school supplies. Work with teachers on class supply lists and
with EPI vendor for ordering, receiving and distributing school supplies.
DADS-N-DONUTS
Purpose: To
organize a Dads-n-Donuts in the fall and spring.
Description:
Plan and promote Dads-n-Donuts, including flyers, food, set-up and
clean-up.
MOMS-N-MUFFINS
Purpose: To
organize a Moms-n-Muffins in the fall and spring.
Description:
Plan and promote Moms-n-Muffins, including flyers, food, set-up and
clean-up.
HEALTH
Purpose: To
keep the school in compliance with state health requirements.
Description: Keep health records of students on file and
up-to-date. Arrange and conduct school
health exams and screenings.
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You can choose a specific event that you
would like to volunteer for:
Immunization Clinics:
Hearing Screenings:
Vision Screenings:
Scoliosis Screenings:
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LIBRARY
Purpose: To
promote the use of the library.
Description:
Plan and organize projects to encourage students to use the
library. Work to enhance the selections
of books in the library through donations or gifts. Assist the librarian in cataloging and
shelving tasks. This committee is
responsible for the Book Fair in February.
SOCIAL
Purpose: To hostess social events for the
school.
Description:
To hostess and provide refreshments for Newcomers' Lunch, Open House,
National Junior Honor Society, Round-up, etc.
FAMILY FESTIVAL
Purpose: To
host a family social for the school community.
Description:
Plan, organize and conduct Family Festival in October. Minimum decorations, pizza and DJ for
entertainment, were used last year.
FIELD DAY
Purpose: Fun
day for grades K through 6 in the spring.
Description:
Organize the day's activities, set out necessary equipment and
facilities, and provide lunch and entertainment.
SCRAPBOOK
Purpose: To
provide a pictorial history of the school year.
Description:
Collect newspaper clippings about school events. Coordinate efforts with journalism teacher to
get pictures of school activities. Compile
all memorabilia in a scrapbook to be used by the office for visitors.
TABLE TOPPERS
Purpose:
To promote
Description:
To create and organize a table top to display at the annual Waco Table
Topper luncheon.
Purpose: To
organize a group class picture of each class in the spring.
Description:
Work with photographer and school staff to schedule annual group class
pictures.
LOBBY DECORATIONS
Purpose: To
provide seasonal decorations for the school
.
Description:
Coordinate efforts with art classes and teachers to decorate the lobby
of the school on a monthly basis. Serve
as a liaison to our Adopt-a-School sponsor, also.
TEACHER APPRECIATION
Purpose: To
demonstrate our appreciation for our teachers and staff.
Description:
To provide little "treats" for the teachers/staff through the
year.
LUNCHROOM MONITORS
Purpose: To
demonstrate our appreciation for our teachers and staff.
Description:
To provide a lunch break for teachers once a month. Organize volunteers to work in the cafeteria
during lunchtime once per month.
UNIFORMS
Purpose: Liaison
between uniform supplier, principal and parents.
Description: Handle any uniform changes and
questions with supplier, with Parents' Association and principal's
approval. Provide information on uniforms. Conduct used uniform sale on Book Day and in
spring.
DIRECTORY
Purpose:
Supply families with school telephone directory.
Description:
Obtain complete class lists with necessary information. Compile, print and distribute directories.
NEWCOMER SPONSORS
Purpose:
To help new families feel welcome at school.
Description:
Send information packets to new families. Existing
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS – (contact
school office)
Description: