Holy Family School Volunteer Opportunities

Why does the school need volunteers?
            Just about every event throughout the school year requires help from volunteers. The parents of Holy Family have traditionally provided the backbone of the volunteer force that makes these events possible.

            This is also an opportunity given by our school to stay involved in our children’s emotional and academic Development with the school environment.

Is there a benefit or reward to volunteering?
            The rewards for this parental involvement through volunteering are many:

            Your child will see you as an active participant in the school, whether being there or helping out from home.   most of us remember how we enjoyed having our parents help our school, which is something many schools just do not have any more. So, we are very lucky this is offered to us. You can reach your goal of 20 Volunteer Angel Program points and have fun doing it.

Who can help?
            Family members from parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. that have full clearances. Clearance forms can be downloaded from this link. Please see below. Forms will also be available at school and the rectory.

What if you work?

            We offer working parents the opportunity to do things from home, help selling cash cards during the weekend masses, our Parish Festival, the Roast Beef Tent at the Nazareth Block Party, sending food/paper items for events into the school & so much more.

How will you know what opportunities are available?

            A survey is being sent home for you to fill out. This is merely an aid to us, so that we may help you to reach your goal of 20 Volunteer Angel Program points through matching your skills, talents, and desire to help with your available time and the needs of the school. This also allows you to receive email updates as events come closer and opportunities arise. You can also check this link for current updates.  

I have also provided you below with a general idea of events and/or opportunities available throughout the year. Many more opportunities come up throughout the year, so DO NOT DESPAIR. You can contact me with any questions and concerns that you might have. I am here to help you.

Sincerely,

Michelle Bain

List of some Available Opportunities for Volunteering:  

(These are subject to change at any time.)

Daily (in school opportunities):

   Lunch duty & recess: 11:00 am to 1:00pm. Help is always needed to serve lunch and maintain safety during outside recess. Call the school 610-759-5642 and ask for Francine Niemira, or just show up to help.

Monthly-during school hours:

   Brown Envelopes: during the AM hours. Stuffing our monthly information envelopes.

Monthly-Weekend hours:

   Cash card sales: Before and after masses (Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 7:00am, 9:00am,11:00am). You can work once a month or  whatever works best for you and your family. Call the rectory 610-759-0870.

Monthly-First Monday of the Month:

   Faculty Meetings: Food/Drink items will be collected.

Major weekend events:

   Roast Beef Tent-Nazareth Block Party (July): Friday PM. Help is needed to set-up & sell roast beef  sandwiches.

   Holy Family Parish Picnic (July): Day hours for set-up & break down, evening hours on the weekend to work the actual picnic.  A large amount of volunteers are needed, since there are many stations & hours to cover.

Things you can do from home:

   Sending baked goods or bought food, paper products for events held throughout the year. Handled by the hospitality committee, classroom Room Mothers, etc. (depending on what the event is).

   Many other opportunities arise for things to do at home. Please pay attention to flyers, our website and e-mails.

School Events:

   In Classroom parties: During school hours. Please keep in mind that this is up to each classroom teacher’s discretion.  Assigned room mothers will contact families to either chaperone or send a food/paper item for that specific party. Not all classrooms have chaperoned parties.

   Field Trips: During school hours. Room mothers will contact family members to arrange for you to chaperone a trip.  This is also up to a teacher’s discretion as to how many chaperones will be allowed on a specific trip.

   Scholastic Book Fair (Fall and Spring): Mostly during school hours. Help is needed to set-up, break down and assist the younger children to purchase books.

   Christmas decorating in the hallways (December): After school hours. A fun way to bring the Christmas spirit to the children. Decorations are sometimes might be collected.

   Santa Workshop (December): During school hours. Help is needed to set-up, break down and assist the younger children with the purchase of gifts for their loved ones.

   Christmas show (December): PM hours. Food items (baked or bought cookies, doughnuts, etc…juice, water, paper products) will be collected. Help will be needed that evening to set up the food items, clean up and assist by replenishing the food/drink items. Refreshments will not be served until after the show.

   Open House (Last Sunday in January):  Food/Paper products/Drink items will be collected. Help will be needed to give   a tour/guide to families that wish to come into the school.

   Science Fair (February/March): PM Hours. Food/Drink items will be collected. 

   Holy Family Breakfast (March): On a Sunday. Help will be needed to sell tickets, take photos, etc. Plenty of opportunities available.

   Perogies Preparation: (Spring Time) Perogies will be made twice during the Spring to be sold during Lent time and at the Parish Festival.

   Art Show (April/May): PM Hours. Food/Drink items will be collected.

   Grandparents Day (May): AM School hours. A large number of volunteers will be needed for many different things. Many opportunities available.

   Spring Fundraiser-“Race For Education” (May): During school hours. A large number of helpers will be needed for set-up, lap counting, giving water to the children, break-down, etc. 

   Field Day (May/June): During school hours. Large number of volunteers needed to assist each station.   

   Mission Carnival (June): During school hours. Many helpers needed to for each station.

   Hospitality for Kindergarten Orientation (May): During school hours. Help will be needed to host and set up provided refreshments for parents of the new incoming Kindergarten class.
   Playground (whether permitting): Usually done on a Saturday. Help is needed to maintain the children’s playground.

One kind request when you come in to volunteer:

We just kindly request that ANY time you come in to help IN the school, you go through the front office, sign in our visitor’s log, get a name tag and please sign out as you leave the building. This is not only for our children’s safety but also for your own. In case of any emergency that needs the building to be evacuated, the police and fire department need to account for all individuals that have entered the building. Thank You.

Again, please feel free to contact me if you are unsure on what to do.

Thank You,

Michelle Bain