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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS…WE NEED YOU!
Want to volunteer and not sure where to start? You've come to the right place! There is a great volunteer opportunity for you to share your time & talent and wit & wisdom. Please review the information and links below to learn more about the various opportunities, policies, and contact information. Our Committee Chairs are also happy to answer any questions you may have.
ST. MARK VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK:
All volunteers must be familiar with the St. Mark Volunteer Handbook (see Documents section at left) and must also sign and return the Volunteer Pledge Form (located on the last page of the handbook) to the school office before the first day of volunteering.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING:
All volunteers must be trained and cleared through the Safe Environment program.
Please click for full requirements and details.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
There are many ways to share your talents with the St. Mark community. Please review the opportunities outlined below and choose one or more that fit your talents and schedule.
PAWS: Parents Assisting with Students
Classroom Opportunities: Parents can volunteer in preschool through second grade classrooms by reading to the class, pulling papers for teachers, and prepping crafts. A signup will go out after Back-To-School Sunday for volunteers to sign up. If you have any questions about volunteering with PAWS, please reach out to one of the PAWS Coordinators for more information.
Preschool (PK3/4):
-Coursey
-Duncan
-Robinson
Transitional Kindergarten
-Young
Kindergarten
-Blankenship
-Thompson
-West
1st Grade
-Bongiovanni
-Jackson
2nd Grade
-Helm
-Hernandez
Early Childhood Education - Front Desk Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to answer the door and the phone, as well as to assist with occasional craft prep. Volunteers may bring a book/work, and the desk computer is available if needed. Help is needed every day.
-Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
-Friday: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
A signup will go out after Back-To-School Sunday for volunteers to sign up. If you have any questions about volunteering with PAWS, please reach out to one of the PAWS Coordinators for more information.
ECE Special Events: Assist with set up, clean up and working special events (i.e. Thanksgiving activities, Texas Day, Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat reading)
Library Help: Volunteers in the library for Kindergarten-5th grade
Mass Helpers: Assistance on Friday mornings for PK-Kindergarten during Mass
Fundraiser, Event, and Committee Opportunities
Fundraisers:
Book Fair Committee – Collaborates/communicates with school & book fair vendor. Coordinates, sets up, hosts, & cleans up multi-day event selling books & related items. All proceeds benefit the school library.
Used Uniform Sale Committee – Procures & organizes gently used uniforms from families, recruits volunteers, coordinates events, sets up, hosts & cleans up after used uniform sales. Ensures the used uniform closet is well maintained. All proceeds benefit St. Mark HSA.
Merchant Rewards Chair(s) – Publicize on social media and assist with program sign ups at back to school events. Monitor the "progress to goal" monetary success of the programs (Kroger, Tom Thumb, Amazon, Amazon Smile, and future additions) with the HSA Treasurer. All proceeds benefit St. Mark HSA directly.
Events:
Chili Cook-Off Coordinator – Schedules date, time, and location. Coordinates publicity, entries, judges, prizes, setup, cleanup, etc. All proceeds benefit St. Mark HSA directly.
Family Fun Events Coordinator – Schedules date, time, and location. Coordinates activity, publicity, equipment, food options, setup, cleanup, etc.
Field Day Committee – Works directly with PE coaches to plan Field Day activities and scheduling volunteers.
Graduation Reception Chair (7th Grade Parent) – Organizes reception for 8th grade graduation. Hosts meeting(s) for 8th grade parents, recruits and schedules volunteers for setup, cleanup, etc.
Spirit Night Coordinator – Schedules date, time, and locations. All proceeds benefit St. Mark HSA directly.
Talent Show Coordinator – Schedules date, time, and location for the show and tryouts. Coordinates publicity, talent acts, decorations, setup, cleanup, etc.
Committees:
Auction Liaison – Assists and advises the Room Parents in coordinating gifts to the Auction from the class/grade level parents. Coordinates donations from grade levels directly with Auction committee
Community Prayer Team Facilitator – Organizes monthly meetings & prayers for school, community, & special intentions. Facilitates faith-filled events for school community including but not limited to Prayer Walk & Rosary Circle
Helping Hands Coordinator – Recruits assistance (meals or other) to families in need in our school community
Hospitality Committee – Organizes and provides hospitality at all HSA events where food & drinks are provided. Assists school with Open Houses (food & drinks when requested)
Host Families – In an effort to welcome new families to the community, we pair each new family with an existing St. Mark family. This gives newcomers the opportunity to meet others prior to the first day of school, and provides a personal contact to help with questions and general information throughout the school year. If you are interested in serving as a Host Family, please click here for more information and to complete the Host Family Survey.
Junior Achievement Program Coordinator – Recruits, coordinates, & monitors parent volunteers to teach Junior Achievement classes in grades K-5. Organizes volunteer preparation training and reporting
Newcomer Welcome Coordinator – Recruits host families in each class to welcome new families and matches new families to host families during the summer
Parent Photographer – Attends school events to photograph/memorialize and share photographs with yearbook committee & Director of Marketing & Communications
Room Parent Leads (PK3 - Middle School) – Coordinates with all grade level Room Parents, organizes and plans the Halloween and Christmas parties and coordinates the creation of grade level baskets for the “12 Gifts of Christmas” & grade level gifts for Auction. Will maintain budget for grade.
Room Parents (PK3 - Middle School) – Organizes and plans the Halloween and Christmas parties and coordinates the creation of grade level gifts for Auction
Social Media Relations – Publicizes and promotes all HSA sponsored events on social media
Teacher Luncheon Coordinator – Assists the Room Parents in coordinating the scheduled Teacher Luncheons hosted by parents of each grade level.
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) – Provides assistance around the school, in classrooms, and recess for either a half or full school day.