Parent Volunteer Opportunities
RECESS – 1 hour/week recurring
One hour per week commitment to supervise outdoor/indoor recess. Subs are also needed. WE REALLY NEED VOLUNTEERS
Time frame: throughout school year
DROP-OFF LANE COMMITTEE
This position requires someone who can be available during drop off times to ensure smooth and efficient drop off for students. This will be a team of parents who will share the responsibility throughout the week. This is especially important during the first week or two of school.
Time frame: throughout school year
BAKERS BUNCH
Several events throughout the year will require refreshments. A donation of baked goods needed will be requested prior to the event. Your baking time can be used as service hours.
Time frame: throughout school year
BUILDING IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
Donate your skills to helping improve the school. This could be lawn & garden, painting or other general building trade skills
Time frame: throughout school year as projects arise
BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ
Help with decorations/setup, buy, prepare, and serve food; cleanup.
Time frame: end of August
BOOHOO/YAHOO COFFEE
Decorate, set up coffee and food, clean up.
Time frame: first day of school
MOTHER/SON HOOTENANNY
This is our annual Mother-Son dance. Help to plan, organize, decorate and assist during the event.
Time frame: fall-usually third Friday in September
MOM2MOM SALE
Help coordinate this event, or have a table to sell your items.
Time frame – usually third Saturday in September
FALL BOOK FAIR
This committee helps plan, organize, decorate and work the book fair which is September 16-20. You can help as little or as much as you want.
Time frame: fall
BINGO
Help with set-up, during BINGO, or clean up afterward.
Time frame: Fall (October) and Spring (April)
HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT
Help organize and assist in the actual day of event activities.
Time frame: Fall (2nd weekend in October)
NOVEMBER PARADE FLOAT
Help to plan and decorate the school’s float for the Sault Sainte Marie Thanksgiving Parade of Lights.
Time frame: Novmeber, parade is Saturday following Thanksgiving
CHRISTMAS STORE
This committee will help with setting up the store for students to shop for loved ones. You can help with wrapping gifts, tear down and general assistance during the event.
Time frame: Usually the first week of December
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Prepare the props and costumes and help with rehearsals.
FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE
The group plans, organizes, decorates and assists during the Father/Daughter dance.
Time frame: early January
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
This group will work heavily with the Principal, Secretary and Teachers for their needs during this important week. You can dictate how much you can help.
Time frame: Usually last week in January
TALENT SHOW & POTLUCK
Help to plan and organize the Talent Show. Will include rehearsals and day of event activities.
Time frame: March
JACKPOT RAFFLE COMMITTEE
Distribute and collect tickets. Help organize and work at the event. Set up tables. Divide desserts.
Time frame: Early May
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Coordinate and help with showing our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them.
Time frame: Early May
FIELD DAY FOOD
Help assist in planning, set up and execution of a fun day!
Time frame: early June
4TH OF JULY PARADE FLOAT
decorate and participate in the Sault Sainte Marie parade to represent our wonderful school to our community.
Time frame: July
PROVERBIAL FUN RUN
We are looking for a group of people to assist in the preparation of this fun family event. Opportunities include advertising, gathering donations of food and drinks and other needs discussed by the chair.
***Many other opportunities may present themselves throughout the school year. Attending Home and School Association (HASA) meetings can connect you with volunteer opportunities. If you cannot find anything that specifically fits your schedule, please contact Kim Tuhro, Volunteer Chairperson of the Home & School Association at saintmaryhasavolunteer@gmail.com.
Volunteer opportunities not only enhance our school environment and community, the time you volunteer can be used toward your family’s required service hours.