Get Involved — Volunteer!

The Volunteer Program is one of the best ways that parents can support the students and staff at our school. There are many opportunities for parents, grandparents, and community members to share their time and talents! 

 

Volunteer Opportunity Descriptions

2024-2025

 

Uniform Exchange

Volunteers organize and oversee the exchange of uniforms throughout the school year.  The uniform exchange program allows families to donate gently used school uniforms and get credit to purchase other uniform items. Families are also able to purchase used uniforms at a discount and the proceeds support the school.  The volunteers will keep the Uniform Exchange donations organized and host several Pop Ups throughout the school year for families to pick up items they need.  The first event is at Sneak a Peek in August.

 

Family Movie Night on the Field

Volunteers organize, advertise, and oversee the movie night on the field at the school.  This includes organizing various food options, drinks, entertainment as well as raffle baskets, set up and clean up.

 

Trunk or Treat

Families park their cars on the lot behind the school, with their trunks facing towards the middle of the lot. Trunks are decorated and popped open with candy and/or games. Kids, dressed in Halloween costumes, can come “trunk or treat” at each car! Volunteers will organize the trunks, set up, clean up, and advertise the event. 

 

Bingo Night

Volunteers will advertise the event, collect donations for prizes and raffle baskets, put together raffle baskets and organize parent volunteers for the event.  Additionally, the volunteers coordinate drinks and food.  The night of the event, the volunteers will assist with set up and clean up.

 

Christmas Tree Lighting

Volunteers work with the event chair to provide a hot chocolate bar and treats for students and families as they gather around to watch the outdoor Christmas tree light up.

 

Catholic Schools Week

Volunteers will plan activities for the 5 days of Catholic Schools Week typically held at the end of January.  Each day involves events and activities that require detailed communication and coordination in order to honor the students, parents, staff and clergy of our school.  Additionally volunteers will be needed for each event planned.

 

Father Daughter Dance

All female students and their fathers are invited to the Parish Hall for refreshments and dancing! Volunteers are needed for set up, clean up, snacks, and check in tables.

Mother Son Dance

All male students and their mothers are invited to the Parish Hall for refreshments and dancing! Volunteers are needed for set up, clean up, snacks, and check in tables.

 

International Night

International Night is a favorite school tradition.  Volunteers oversee the coordination with students and parents to organize the representation of different cultures through music, food, dancing and more.  

 

8th Grade vs. Faculty Basketball Game

A school favorite event! Volunteers help sell tickets, food, treats and spirit items to families as they watch the 8th grade take on our faculty in a basketball game at Good Counsel High School.

 

Science Fair

The science fair is an opportunity for students to do an independent science project following either the scientific method or the engineering design process. Students conduct their research then present their results at the science fair with volunteer judges. Volunteers are needed for set up, clean up, and to organize the judges and prizes.

 

Gala

The Saint Peter’s School Gala is a social event that raises money for the school’s operating funds.  Volunteers are needed to facilitate all aspects of the event from the decorations to the silent auction items.

 

Touch a Truck Event

Volunteers plan and oversee a fun morning of car and truck exploration for students.  The date can be selected with the school’s approval.  The volunteers reach out to local companies, organizations and families in our community to coordinate car and truck displays in the parking lot.  Volunteers on the day of the event are also needed for set up and clean up.

 

Clean up Committees

The co-chairs organize 3 school clean ups throughout the year by working with the school to determine the needs at the time of the clean up and organizing volunteers to perform the tasks.

 

New Family Welcome Committee

The volunteers work with the Admissions director to help plan the New Family Orientation Night in June and pair all  incoming families with a current school family to act as an “ambassador” to the school.  Volunteers will organize the ambassador sign ups and help to pair up families.

 

Donuts for Dad

Volunteers will work with the administration to provide each classroom with a bin of supplies, including donuts, drinks, plates, napkins and tablecloths for the event.  Additional volunteers may be needed to facilitate coffee in the Parish Hall.

 

Muffins for Mom

Volunteers will work with the administration to provide each classroom with a bin of supplies, including muffins, drinks, plates, napkins and tablecloths for the event.  Additional volunteers may be needed to facilitate coffee in the Parish Hall.

 

Bowling Night for 7-8 graders

A night out for our 7-8 graders! Volunteers should coordinate a date, time and location for the event.  The event would then be communicated to the grades to participate.

 

Trivia Night for 6-8 grades

Volunteers will plan a fun-filled middle school trivia night.  The volunteers will also coordinate the setup and cleanup of the event.

 

Spirit Shop

The volunteers are responsible for assisting administration in managing and selling school spirit wear to the school community.  The volunteers will be responsible for setting up opportunities to purchase school swag at the school community events.

 

Green Team

Get involved with our Green Team! The Green Team is a group of school faculty, community members, parents/guardians, and students who have a common interest in improving their school's recycling and reducing their waste. They are vital to our school recycling and waste reduction program!

 

Got Sneakers! Coordinator

Got Sneakers! is a sneaker reusing and recycling program. SPS will have bins to collect old sneakers, located inside the school and around campus. The coordinator will be responsible for monitoring the bins and mailing the sneakers to the company when the bins are full.

The returned shoes will be refurbished and donated or recycled, and the school receives a check in return. The money earned from this program will be used to further fund HSA events and teacher appreciation giving.