Volunteer
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Safe Environment Training
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THANK YOU for your interest in volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend requires that all volunteers working with children or teenagers on a regular basis go through a screening & training process to ensure the safety of the children and teenagers at our parish & school.
If you have volunteered in the past, and plan on volunteering this school year, please ensure your safe environment certification is up to date. Please contact the school (ext. 213) or church (ext. 243) to check your status.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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HASA Events
(All parents are members of HASA and are invited to attend the monthly Meetings)
Plant and Flower Show – Help is needed to distribute plants in the spring and then check plants in on the designated day in the Fall.
Orientation Day – One day event in August before school starts. Parents and students come for student pictures, and general school information. Volunteers needed to work stations the day of orientation. 9-1:30 (13 volunteers), 11:30-2 (13 volunteers), 4-6p (13 volunteers)
St. Nicholas Shoppe – Christmas store where children can shop for gifts for their loved ones. Volunteer to work a shift, help kids shop, set up and tear down.
Trunk or Treat – Hosted by HASA in October includes hosting a trunk or providing treats.
Father/Daughter Dance – A dance for dads and daughters held in January. Volunteers needed for set up, during the dance and clean up.
Mother/Son Event – A day for moms and sons held in May. Volunteers needed for planning and during the event.
Christmas Luncheon – HASA recognizes school faculty and staff with an appreciation luncheon. Volunteers are needed to work the day of and some to coordinate the event beforehand.
Kindergarten Roundup – A great way to welcome our new Kindergarten families. A team of 5-6 volunteers needed to organize and help.
New Family Orientation – A great way to welcome our new families. A team of 5-6 volunteers needed to organize and help.
Copy Room: Need help every Friday when school is in session to make copies throughout the school year.
SCRIP sales: Volunteers are needed weekly in the SCRIP room as well as volunteers to sell SCRIP before and after Masses on the weekends.
Room Moms: Responsibilities vary by grade and are outlined in the room mom folders.
Afterschool Enrichment Clubs – HASA needs parents to share their skills and talents to teach after-school enrichment classes or just be available during the clubs to supervise and assist instructors. We are also looking for a parent or group of parents to head the organization of the Enrichment program.
Advancement Office
Celebrate- A fun dinner and auction event and St. Vincent’s main fundraiser. Volunteers are needed to plan the event, work the event and gather donations and sponsorships. This committee meets approximately once a month beginning in September and running through February. Celebrate is the main fundraiser for St. Vincent and a great way to meet other St. V parents.
Annual Golf Outing- A fun event in the fall. Volunteers are needed to plan the event, work the event and gather donations and sponsorships.
St. Vincent Ambassador Family- Families needed to welcome new families, help promote St. Vincent’s and be willing to speak about the mission and positive personal experience their family has had.
School Volunteers
Cafeteria – Clean tables and help students during lunchtime.
Book Fair – Work during the book fair to help students shop, collect payments, etc.
School Board – Parents serve on the St. Vincent School Board as an advisory board to school administrations. Meetings are on the 1st Tuesday of the month.
Drama Club or Youth Theatre – There will never be a dull moment. We need parents to work on costumes, and props or be available to supervise student actors during shows or rehearsals.
Homeroom Volunteers – Parents needed to help work class parties, help with activities, and guest readers.
Art and STEAM Classroom Support - Parents are also needed specifically to support instruction and learning in Art (K-2) and STEAM(K-5).
School Store – Help fill school store orders for the students. Orders are done approximately every 4-6 weeks.
Athletics
Team Parent- work with the coach to coordinate communication, plan end-of-season banquet and organize awards for the athletes.
Concession Stand – Work during games in the concession stand – usually 1-1.5 hours at a time.
Spirit Wear – parents or groups of parents needed to sell spirit wear at various school events. Also needed to help distribute spirit wear when orders come in throughout the school year.
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VOLUNTEER Sign ups
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Contact us about volunteering:
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