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 Volunteer Position Descriptions

 

We are blessed to have the opportunity to send our children to St. Louis Catholic School.  The success of the school depends on your volunteer contributions.  To help you decide where you would like to contribute your talents please review the many opportunities listed below.  If you have an idea for a new opportunity or do not see a contact listed, please call Tricia Reeder or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Asterisk (*) indicates the position requires meeting the diocesan requirements (Virtus) for working with children.

Plus (+) indicates duties are completed on the weekend or evenings, an opportunity for working parents or parents with small children.

(Bold) indicates a chairperson position that automatically fulfills the year’s volunteer commitment.

Pastor – Fr. Zuberbueler This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Principal – Daniel Baillargeon This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

President – Chris Sheedy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vice President – Michelle Buffaloe This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Secretary – Kim Doering  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Treasurer – Michele Nicol This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Past President – Chris Calogero This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Teacher Representative – Mary Brigid Cahill This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Activity

Chairperson(s)

Description

Time of Year/ Time of Day

Number of Volunteers Needed

*

Academic Enrichment Coordinator (Odyssey of the Mind)

Barb Vassallo This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Coordinate the after school Odyssey of the Mind program, register teams and organize coaches for the various teams.

October – March; 24+ hours

Chair

*

Academic Enrichment Helper (Odyssey of the Mind)

 

 

Work with student teams to work towards Odyssey of the Mind events:

Judge/Tournament Official (up to 8 hrs on tournament day)

Spontaneous Challenges Coach and Special Skills Coach

October – March; 24+ hours

 

10+

+

Bake Sale Coordinator 

Angela Moore This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Organize 4 bake sales per year.  Advertise solicit baked goods, price items.  Works the entire time or each sale, including set up & clean up.

 

All year

Chair

 

 

Activity

Chairperson(s)

Description

Time of Year/ Time of Day

Number of Volunteers Needed

+

Bake Sale Worker

 

Bake Sales are held during Fall Fest and on 3 designated Saturday evenings from 5:00-7:00 and Sunday mornings from 8:00 - noon.  Workers can earn hours by baking and/or helping out at the sale.

 

4 sales/year; Saturday evenings from 5:00-7:00 and Sunday mornings from 8:00 - noon

2-3 volunteers for each Mass

 

Bake Item for Bake Sale

 

Earn a volunteer hour for each item donated to the bake sale(s). Bake cookies, pie, cupcakes, etc. and donate to the school bake sale committee during the bake sales throughout the year.

 

4 sales/year; Saturday evenings from 5:00-7:00 and Sunday mornings from 8:00 - noon

25+

 

+

Boosters Club Coordinator

 

Tricia Reeder This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Faith Sheehan This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coordinate the ordering of school boosters items, and run the sale activities at various school events.

 

All year

Chair

+

Boosters Club Worker

 

Work the Boosters sale events which will concur with the Community Fair, and used uniform sales throughout the year.

 

About 4 sales throughout the year

4

+

Box Tops/Soup Label Coordinator

Margaret Dudley This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pick up labels, cut & sort in accordance to guidelines.  Take care of all paperwork for GM Box Tops and Campbell’s.

All year

Chair

*

Cafeteria Worker

 

Assist in preparing/serving food, collecting money & clean up after lunch. 

Work is completed during the school day, usually from the hours of 11 - 2.

 

6+

 

Catholic Schools Week Coordinator 

Ann Marie Simko This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coordinate the events that will occur during Catholic Schools Week.  May include the Teacher Luncheon, Teacher Appreciation, New Parent Open House and/or activities for the school during the week.

 

All year

Chair

*

Catholic Schools Week Helper

 

Help work various events during Catholic Schools Week (teacher’s luncheon helper, open house guide, etc.)

Volunteers: For Friday luncheon we needed 1-2 volunteers in each classroom, plus coverage in office and nurse. Open house (typically we get the same people that cover the classrooms), but about 12, and others to help with set up luncheon, make desserts.

Generally Open house is Tuesday and luncheon is Friday. 

Last week in January; help throughout the school day/week

40+


 

Activity

Chairperson(s)

Description

Time of Year/ Time of Day

Number of Volunteers Needed

*

Chaperone - Classroom

 

Attend field trips or other school event as requested by teachers.  Events are during the school days.  Teachers request and select chaperones with the help of room parents.  Parents must complete the diocesan requirements for working with children in order to chaperone a school event.

Events are during the school days throughout the year

As needed by teachers

*

Chess Coach/Chairperson 

vacant

Chess instruction to students weekly, after school.  Chaperone at local tournaments. Responsible for sending out weekly email reminders for Chess Club practice and upcoming tournaments. Responsible for finding extra volunteers to help with weekly Chess Practice, and for the local Chess Tournament.

 

Weekly after school

Chair

*

*Chess Club Assistant/Helper

 

Assist Chess Coach during Chess Club. 

Activity is in the afternoon, one day a week, after school ends.

 

5

+

Church Bulletin Coordinator

Megan Baillargeon – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coordinate the organization and entry of PTO activities/events that need to be included in the local church bulletins.

 

All year

Chair

*

Classroom Helper

 

Participate/assist in classroom activities, per request by the teacher and/or room parent.

 

As needed all year; throughout school day

As needed by teachers

+

Classroom Donation

 

Providing items for classroom celebrations at the request of the teachers and/or room parent.

 

As needed all year; throughout school day

As needed by teachers

 

Community Fair Coordinator

Beth Bottcher and Ginny Gipp This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coordinate annual community fair in October: includes publicity, volunteers, games, ticket sales, set/up & clean-up, food, and others.  Acts as liaison between facilities coordinator of parish and school. 

 

All year

Chair

+

Community Fair Committee Chair

 

Coordinate all aspects of one Committee, i.e. Publicity or Food.  Most work is done in the evenings and on weekends, which may include the day of the community fair.

 

September-October; most work is done in the evenings and on weekends, which may include the day of the community fair.

10

*

Community Fair Worker

 

Work a shift (or multiple) at the community fair. Shifts are generally 2.5 hours in length and include working games, food or other activities.

 

October, Shifts are generally 2.5 hours in length and include working games, food or other activities.

70+


 

Activity

Chairperson(s)

Description

Time of Year/ Time of Day

Number of Volunteers Needed

*+

Cultural Events

Whitney Werner This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Arrange for cultural arts programs in school for the elementary and middle school students.  Work with Principal, PTO President, & teachers.  Pre-approval of programs is required.

 

All year

Chair

*+

CYO Sports Liaison 

Frank Vassallo This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ??

Set up CYO sports program; advertising, sign-ups, fund raising, field use, sports night.  Work with the rectory and pastor.

 

 

Chair

*

CYO Sports Coach or Assistant Coach

 

Coach a team sponsored by CYO, like basketball (5th – 8th grade boys and girls); track (5th – 8th grade boys and girls) and tennis (5th – 8th grade boys and girls). Coaching requires approximately 8-10 hours a week between practices and games. This position will also require weekend and/or evening responsibilities.

 

All year; evening and weekend games

10+

*+

CYO Sports Helper

 

Assist at the various CYO sporting events by keeping score or assisting the coaches during games as needed.

 

All year; evening and weekend games

50 (couple per sport)

+

PTO Diocesan Council Rep.

Kathleen McNutt This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Represent St. Louis School at diocesan meetings (3); report back to PTO.  Attend PTO Board meetings.

 

All year

Chair

*

Field Day Worker

 

Assist P.E. Instructor with field day activities - usually in the spring. Volunteers usually work from 9 am – 12 pm.

 

June; usually work from 9 am – 12 pm

25+

+

Golf Tournament Coordinator

John Mirvish This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Requires two people.  One person coordinates the golf venue, registration of golfers, catering arrangements for lunch, dinner, and beverages, volunteers for the tournament, and finances.  The other person coordinates sponsorships; tournament gifts/gift bags, and marketing. Both coordinators work with volunteers to makes sure that the tournament runs smoothly the day of the event.

 

All year

Chair - 2

+

Golf Tournament Worker

 

Assist the coordinators with recruiting sponsors and volunteers, marketing and promoting the tournament, and tasks associated with running the tournament on the day of the event.

 

 

June; all day event

25+

+

Guardian Angels Coordinator 

Ann Marie Simko This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coordinates the Guardian Angels Program, connecting new parents with returning parents to aide in the orientation to St. Louis School.

 

Summer – October

Chair

 

 

Activity

Chairperson(s)

Description

Time of Year/ Time of Day

Number of Volunteers Needed

+

Guardian Angel

 

Aide a new parent in the orientation process.  Help with questions i.e. carpool, uniforms, school lay-out and policies, and other general concerns of the parents. Angels are generally assigned between 1-3 new families. The time requirement is between 1-2 hours per family.

 

August-September; 2 hours

30+

*

Hearing/Vision Screening Assistants 

 

Denise Unciano This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Assist nurse in annual screening procedures - escort students from classrooms to screening area - do not need to be health professional. Help is needed for about 4-6 hours on the screening day.

 

March; Help is needed for about 4-6 hours on the screening day

 

8-10

*

Library Coordinator

 

Trina Shaw This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Assist Librarian in staffing library during the week and for book sales. Supports Library promotion.

All year

Chair

*

Library Volunteer

 

Re-shelf books, check out new books, assist librarian w/duties as assigned.

 

All year; select dates and times during school day

20

 

Office Worker

Mrs. Fiesel and Mrs. Madden

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Assist school secretary and teachers with office work and copying.  Work is done during the school day.

 

All year; select dates and times during school day

3-4

*

Picture Day Helper

Mrs. Fiesel and Mrs. Madden

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Help bring classes to photographer for individual and class photos and Picture Day. Help is usually required for about 4-6 hours on the day of pictures.

 

October and March; about 4-6 hours on the day of pictures

8-10

*+

Reception Worker (First Communion and 8th Grade Graduation)

Parish Religious Education Coordinator

Work at a reception, donate food, help with set up & clean up. Help is usually required for about 4 hours on the day of the reception.

 

March, May, June; about 4 hours during the reception

8-10

*

Room Parent Coordinator

 

K-4th Grade

Melissa Bartol This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Create list of parents interested in being Room Parents; facilitate the process of getting names to Principal & teachers; coordinate all lower hall room parents; act as liaison with PTO.  Attend PTO Board meetings.

 

All year; heavy in August and September

Chair

*

Room Parent Coordinator

 

Astrid Haugh  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Create list of parents interested in being Room Parents; facilitate the process of getting names to Principal & teachers; coordinate all upper hall room parents; act as liaison with PTO.  Attend PTO Board meetings.

 

All year; heavy in August and September

Chair


 

Activity

Chairperson(s)

Description

Time of Year/ Time of Day

Number of Volunteers Needed

*

Room Parent

 

Coordinate classroom celebrations as directed by the teacher, and help organize parent help with school events and classroom activities.  Involves work in the classroom during the day.  Coordination with school teacher, principal, and the PTO.  Communication with students’ parents and with room parent from the other class. The number of hours required depends on the grade. In the lower hall, the classrooms have many events and parties and the time commitment can exceed 60 hours during the year. The upper hall and middle school do not require quite as many hours.

 

All year; In the lower hall, the classrooms have many events and parties and the time commitment can exceed 60 hours during the year. The upper hall and middle school do not require quite as many hours

At least 1-2 per classroom

+

Safeway/Giant Cards

Anne Degnan This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coordinate the collection and advertisement of information that allows parents to sign-up to have their grocery purchases and department store purchases earn points for the PTO.

 

All year

Chair

+

Science Fair Judge

 

Mrs. Miller This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Act as a judge for the St. Louis science fair in the spring.  Activity is in the evening with a follow-up diocesan fair on a weekend.  You do not need to be an expert in a science field to participate as a judge.

 

Spring; couple of hours

5-8

+

Science Fair Worker

 

Mrs. Miller This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Assist in the preparation for the science fair.  May include some or all of the following. Copy materials in the school prior to the fair, organize and display materials for the fair.  Act as a chaperone during the fair.  Assist in the preparation, serving and clean-up of the meal provided for the judges.

 

Spring; couple of hours

8-10

*

Cub Scout Leader (Boys 6-10

 

John Mirvish This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Trained by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), coordinate meetings, activities, fundraising, and other aspects of the BSA program for boys in the 1st through 5th grades. For more information or to become a leader, please contact the Cubmaster for Pack 680 - John Mirvish This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

All year

At least 5

*

Boy Scout Leader (Boys 11-17)

 

Jim Commeree This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Trained by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), coordinate meetings, boy-led activities, fundraising, and other aspects of the BSA program for boys in the 6th grade through senior year of high school. For more information or to become a leader, please contact the Scoutmaster for Pack 680 - Jim Commeree This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

All year

At least 5


 

Activity

Chairperson(s)

Description

Time of Year/ Time of Day

Number of Volunteers Needed

*

Girl Scout Leader

 

 

Vacant

Trained by Girl Scouts of America, coordinate meetings, activities, fundraising. For more information or to become a leader, please contact head of the Girl Scouts at _______________

All year

At least 8

+

Silent Auction Chairpersons 

LeeAnne Murrell, Dana McGuckin and Colleen Hooper This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Coordinate the solicitation of donations, set up of the auction site, actual auction, distributes items and collects bids.  Works with the school principal.  Provides publicity for the event, through the school and in the parish bulletin.  Provides necessary updates to the PTO Board and PTO general meetings concerning the event.  Provides information to the PTO Newsletter concerning the event.

All year

Chair

+

Silent Auction Committee Chair

 

Coordinate the aspects of one committee i.e. donations.  Works with the coordinators of the event.  Provides updates to the coordinators and the PTO Board and/or PTO newsletter when necessary.

 

September – February; approx. 10 hours/month

8-10

+

Silent Auction Worker

 

Work at the auction, work collecting donations.  Coordinates activities with committee chair.  May include creating flyers, communication with St. Louis parents, and communication with the school principal.

 

February; 4-8 hours

25+

+

Social Events Coordinator (Family Fun Nights) 

Dana McGuckin  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Rita Freay  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Patti Boyle  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coordinates Family Fun Nights (2), and helps with School Open House Ice Cream Social (1).

All year; three events per year

Chair

+

Social Events (Family Fun Night) Worker

 

Help with purchasing for the event, work in food service, work the front door (money collection), chaperone, etc. The time commitment is usually in 2 hour shifts during the family fun nights.

 

3 events per year; 2 hours per shift

10-15

+

Spirit Dinners Coordinator

Jennifer DeLorenzo This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coordinate with restaurants that offer nights with a % of sales going to the PTO.  Advertize, organize and maintain accounting for the events.

 

All year

Chair

*

Speakers Program/Lunch Bunch Coordinator

 

Vacant

Coordinate speakers (like doctor, veterinarian, pilot, etc.) for the 4th through 8th grade students during lunch periods once a month in the school conference room.

 

All year

Chair

 

 

Activity

Chairperson(s)

Description

Time of Year/ Time of Day

Number of Volunteers Needed

*

Speakers Program/Lunch Bunch Helper

 

Assist in the coordination of speakers (like doctor, veterinarian, pilot, etc.) for the 4th through 8th grade students during lunch periods once a month in the school conference room.

 

Monthly; 11 am – 2 pm

5-8

+

Sunshine Hospitality Coordinator

Vacant

As guided by PTO President and school principal, purchases flowers or gifts to recognize faculty birthdays and other events, coordinate monthly luncheons for teachers and staff.

 

Monthly throughout year

Chair

+

Technology Coordinator

Matt Lader

Work with School Technology Rep, computer teacher and school principal to take care of school technology needs. 

 

All year

Chair

+

Transportation (Carpool) Coordinator

 

- Melissa Bartol This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Organize & arrange carpools, maintain carpool numbers.

August-September

Chair

 

Used/New Uniform Coordinator

 

Ellen Monaghan, Susan Homola This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Organize, purchase, sell, inventory, and store new PE and used uniforms.  Coordinate 4 uniform sales each year, solicit volunteers, advertise sale.  Fill orders throughout the year based on need and request.  Sort and maintain used uniform donations throughout the year.  Order and sell kindergarten nap mats.  Work in August to prepare for beginning of year.

 

All year; 4 sales per year

 

+

Uniform Sales Worker

 

Work a shift at a uniform sale, set-up, take down, and help with orders.

 

4 sales per year; 2-4 hours per sale

15

+

Volunteer Coordinator 

Tricia Reeder This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Coordinates volunteers for the school.  Advertises needs of committee chairs when necessary.  Recruits volunteers for needed positions and events.  Maintains information on parent interest areas.  Maintains information on volunteer requirement.

 

All year; heavy in August - September and June

Chair

+

Welcome Picnic Coordinator

 

HJ Fleming This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Coordinate “Welcome Gathering” for Kindergarten Families and New Families to St. Louis School- to be help in August before school starts. 

August

Chair

+

Welcome Picnic Helper

 

 

Help with the “Welcome Gathering” for St. Louis Families; help with the welcome picnic. 

August; 2-4 hours

8-10

*

Yearbook Assistant

 

Assist coordinator as requested.  May include work in the school during the day.

 

All year

Chair

 

 

 

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