OVERVIEW OF ALL SCHOOL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 2010-2011

Please review the overview of school events and volunteer opportunities below. Indicate your individual event preferences by completing the electronic form below or click here to print a Volunteer Opportunities Response Form to return to the school. If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Sabo at (941)746-2121, ext.121. Several volunteer opportunities begin on the first day of school, so your prompt response is greatly appreciated!

Volunteer Opportunities

1. Annual Fund
   
   The goal of the 2010-2011 Annual Fund is to raise $300,000 to support the students and the mission of Saint Stephen's. We are excited to continue with The Saint’s Fund as we also introduce Our Family of Funds as a new tradition in our well-established Annual Giving Program. This exciting, new component offers all members of our community the opportunity to match their personal philanthropic preferences to Saint Stephen’s operating budget. We believe you want to know exactly what your gift accomplishes and how your gift will be directed to the school’s expenses. Our goal is to encourage a partnership in which your commitment to the school is made visible and tangible in Saint Stephen’s everyday life. Volunteers play an instrumental role in the success of the Annual Fund. If you would like to volunteer for the 2010-2011 campaign, please contact our new Annual Giving Director, Tracy Vanderneck, at (941) 746-2121, ext. 123. 
   
   
2. Academic Banquet - This event held in April honors Upper School students for their high academic achievements. Volunteer opportunities include:
   Decorating
   Set-up day of the event
   
   
3. After Prom Celebration - This is an all night celebration that will occur immediately after Prom in May. The purpose of this celebration is to provide an exciting, memorable evening for our students in an alcohol/drug free environment. Additional volunteers may be needed the night of the event to help staff the event. Volunteer opportunities include:
   Decorations
   Casino and games
   Guest packet assembly
   Work gift card store
   Food (Donate snacks/work food service station)
   Event clean-up
   
   
4. Commencement Receptions - At the close of the academic year, the school hosts a Baccalaureate Service and Graduation Ceremony. Receptions occur immediately after each event. Volunteer opportunities include:
   • Baccalaureate
     Assisting with refreshments
     Set-up and clean-up the day of event
   • Graduation
     Assisting with refreshments
     Set-up and clean-up the day of event
     
     
5. Community Thrift Shop - Plenty of opportunities exist at the Community Thrift Shop! Help is needed with pricing, placing and straightening store merchandise, sales and check out. Proceeds directly benefit Saint Stephen's Episcopal School. Donations and shoppers needed, too! This is an ongoing project, but the shop is closed over Christmas break and most of the summer. Pick the day of the week you prefer; shifts are as follows:
   • Mornings, 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
     Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri
   • Afternoons, 1:00 -4:00 p.m.
     Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri
   • Saturday, 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
     (October -April)
     
     
6. Cookie Corps - This is an ongoing activity that begins the day school starts. Volunteers bake prepared cookie dough in the lunchroom every morning from 8:30 a.m. until about 10:00 a.m. The freshly baked cookies are then sold to the students through the lunch program. Cookies may also be ordered for special occasions. Volunteer opportunities include:
   • Baking once a month -Pick the day of the week that works best for you
     Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri
     
     
7. Development Office - The Office of Development hosts numerous events, mailings and socials throughout the school year. Volunteer opportunities include:
   Assist with mailings
   Special event set-up and greeters
   
   
8. Faculty Appreciation - In appreciation of the faculty, two luncheons are planned a year. Volunteer duties vary by month and may include food preparation, set-up, serving and clean-up. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following months:
   October
   March
   
   
9. Falcon Families - Many new Saint Stephen's families would like to have a contact family for questions and concerns regarding the school and activities. Current families (Falcon Families) are assigned to new families in order to meet their needs.
   If you would like to be a Falcon Family
   We are new and would like to be assigned to a Falcon Family.
   
   
10. Falcon Grand Gala (formerly Fête) - This event is the Parents' Association's signature event, providing the funding for many of Saint Stephen's special programs, as well as many items and services for the school that might not otherwise be funded. Held in October, this popular event should not be missed! Volunteer opportunities exist on the following committees:
    Decorations
    Invitations
    Operations
    Program
    Acknowledgements
    
    
11. Falcon 5K Run - The Falcon 5K Run is scheduled for the first Saturday in February. Volunteer opportunities include: in February
    Securing items for raffle prizes and goodie bags
    Stuffing goodie bags
    Securing hospitality items
    Staffing the day of event
    
    
12. Family Connections - The Family Connections Committee was formed to respond to our families, faculty and administration in times of need. Volunteers are needed to provide meals and/or assist with meal deliveries or family needs.
    Meal Preparation
    Meal Delivery
    
    
13. Grandparents' Day - Grandparents, both local and out of state, will be mailed invitations to join their grandchild(ren) in November for a special morning of refreshments and fun. This is a wonderful opportunity for the students to display their accomplishments. Volunteer opportunities include:
    Set-up
    Decorations
    Registration
    Refreshments
    Photo Stations
    Clean-up
    
    
14. Halloween Hootenanny & Howl - Both will be held on the Friday before Halloween. In the Lower School, the children dress in non-scary costumes and parade through the school grounds, and then perform wonderful musical performances. The Intermediate School children dress up in costumes and are treated to a themed program. Volunteer opportunities include:
    Event set-up
    Staffing the day of event
    Snacks and treats
    Clean-up
    
    
15. Library Committee - This committee provides ongoing assistance with shelving and filing in the library. It also provides staffing support for the book fairs held each year in December and April. Volunteer opportunities include:
    Shelving and filing
    Holiday Book Fair (in December)
    Spring Book Fair (in April)
    
    
16. Lunchroom - School lunch program offers a varied menu each day of the school week and it takes many, many volunteers to make this program run efficiently. A weekly commitment is preferred. Volunteer opportunities include:
    • Working in the lunchroom or lunch limo serving pre-ordered lunches to students (10:30 a.m. -1 :00 p.m.) Monday-Friday (Pick day of the week you prefer.)
      Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri
    • Substitute for regular volunteer Monday -Friday (Pick day of the week you prefer.)
      Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri
      
      
17. Making Good Choices Program - This is a comprehensive program for all students and parents that focuses on keeping our children safe and helping them learn to make good choices about the many risks they may face, including drugs and alcohol, bullying, conflict, peer pressure, safety, etc. Volunteer opportunities include:
    Assisting with special programs
    
    
18. Photocopy - Teachers and staff in all four divisions need ongoing assistance with photocopying, laminating, cutting and collating tests, worksheets, notices and programs. All divisions are once a week approximately 3-4 hours. Volunteer opportunities include:
    Lower School
    Intermediate School
    Middle School
    Upper School
    
    
19. Performing Arts - Numerous productions are held throughout the year, including the All School Musical in the spring and the spring concert. Volunteer opportunities include:
    Set construction
    Costuming
    Set-up and clean-up
    Supervising backstage activities
    Spring concert
    
    
20. Room Parents - The responsibilities of the Room Parents will vary from division to division. They include but are not limited to: Hospitality-assisting with classroom or grade level parties, providing refreshments for conferences, exam days and special events; Activities-assisting teachers with classroom activities and special projects as needed (LS/IS), assisting the administrative assistants and class advisors with special events and fund raising activities (MS/US); Special Events-assisting the Parents' Association and the Athletic Booster Club Committee Chairs with special events including the Falcon Grand Gala and Falcon 5K Run (all divisions); Communications-communicating school needs to parents (all divisions), monthly bulletin board information (MS).
    Lower School
    Intermediate School
    Middle School
    Upper School
    
    
21. Spring Fling - This all school event will be held in early March on school grounds. The whole family is invited to come out for food, fun and fellowship. Volunteer opportunities include:
    Hospitality
    Games and activities
    Decorations
    Set-up/Clean-up
    Assistance during event
    Donate cake for cake walk
    Participate in bake-off competition