Volunteer Opportunities 2011-2012
We are very fortunate at Cedar Hill School to have so many people willing to volunteer their time! Many opportunities are available to become involved. Even those with hectic schedules have a chance to help out. Please look at the MANY opportunities described below and find out what fits into your life!
If you would like to volunteer, email the Cedar Hill PTO.
After School/Enrichment Program
Chairs: Angela Southern & Joanne Wilkins
The After School Program brings an array of enrichment programs – art, science, sports and just plain fun – to Cedar Hill School immediately after school hours. The chairs will also plan enrichment assemblies and school-wide assemblies. Volunteers are needed periodically to chaperone events.
(time commitment for chairs – moderate/extensive, volunteers for programs – 2 hours per program)
Art Masters
Chairs: Danielle Salisbury & Rebecca Stockdill
Volunteers prepare a monthly presentation about an artist, artistic movement, genre or technique. No formal education in art is required – just your commitment to furthering an appreciation of art in your child’s classroom! You are welcome to invent your own lesson or you can “draw” from the file of many very creative and fun lessons that parents have created in the past, which you can feel free to duplicate. (time commitment – lesson prep time, plus an hour per month in classroom)
Book Club
Chair: Danielle Salisbury
The Book Club was off to a wonderful start last year. We look forward to another great year ahead with students in grades 3-6. The club meets during lunch/recess (and is divided by grade). We need at least one parent to moderate the book club for each grade. (time commitment: one time per month)
Book Donation
Chair: Lori Scott Sheldon
A wonderful way to mark a birthday or thank a teacher is with a book donation to the Cedar Hill library. Volunteers are needed to staff a book donation table at the fall and spring book fairs. (time commitment – minimal)
Book Fairs
Chairs: Debbie Mangray & Chris Elingwood
In the fall and spring, Cedar Hill families have an opportunity to buy new books at the Book Fair. Volunteers are needed during the day and in the evening to help with the preview and sale of books, set up and clean up. (time commitment for committee members – minimal to moderate, based on your availability)
Books and Burgers
Chairs: Natalie Higgins & Joanne Wilkins
Volunteers are needed to staff the fourth annual Cedar Hill family dinner held in conjunction with the spring Book Fair. This is a one-night commitment involving set up, minor food preparation, serving dinner, clean up and a whole lot of fun! (time commitment – minimal/moderate)
Box Tops for Education
Chairs: Amy Brennan & Debbie Maxwell
Since 2001, our school has earned more than $22,000 from box tops clipped from specially marked products! Volunteers are needed to count box tops, copy fliers and help arrange the parties for the winners in the 3 contests planned for this year. (time commitment – minimal)
Boys’ Event
Chair: Joanne Wilkins
Help plan the annual event just for boys and a special adult in their lives. This fun-filled evening is always a high-energy highlight of the school year! Volunteers attend 2-3 meetings, determine the venue for the event, create invitations, track responses and help staff the event. (time commitment – minimal/moderate, but extensive at time of event)
Class Socials
Chair: Needed
Volunteers are needed (at least one from each grade) to plan a fun, family night for each grade level. This is a great way to help out on your own schedule and plan a fun event for the kids and families in your child’s grade.
Communications
Chair: Deirdre Weedon
Communications (website, newsletter, directory) falls under the Communications Officer position on the PTO Board. Periodically volunteers are needed to help with data entry for the school directory and other projects. (time commitment – minimal)
Copying and Technical
Chair: Carolyn Norman
Help with the copying and technical needs at Cedar Hill. Volunteers are needed on a rotating schedule to go to the technical center at Pilgrim High School (Thursday mornings) to copy. Volunteers may be called on periodically as other copying/technical needs arise.
Fundraisers
Chair: Amy Murphy & Jennifer Sheehan
Help coordinate Cedar Hill Fundraisers including the sale of delicious cookie dough and other treats and raise money for Cedar Hill! (time commitment – minimal)
Field Day
Chair: Julie Hayes
This one-day, school-wide fun and fitness event will have an Olympic theme this year. Volunteers are needed to plan the event and help with activities. (time commitment – minimal, except day of event)
Halloween Party
Chairs: Christina Dufault Audrey & Matt McClelland
Volunteers are needed to plan and run the annual family Halloween party. It’s always a great event! (time commitment – Chair commitment is moderate/extensive other committee members – minimal/moderate)
Holiday Shop for Students
Chairs: Jennifer Ahearn & Claudine Davenport
This 2-3 day, in-school holiday shop (held in December) gives students the opportunity to purchase gifts on their own. Volunteers are needed during school hours to help students with purchases, as well as set up and clean up. (time commitment – minimal/moderate)
Hospitality
Chair: Christine Ellingwood & Sharon Siedliski
Food and drinks are needed occasionally for special PTA functions like Open House. Items may be homemade or purchased. (time commitment – minimal)
Kids’ Day for Incoming Kindergarten Students
Chair: Coleen Smith, Lynn Cuddy & Julie Hayes
Volunteers are needed to help plan and staff a special “sneak peek” day for incoming Kindergarten students, usually held in March. (time commitment – minimal)
Landscape Committee
Chair: needed
The Landscape Committee is responsible for overseeing volunteers (either families or local community organizations) working on minimal landscaping, planting flowers and maintenance of several key spots around the school. Responsibilities of the committee include drafting a set of guidelines for adopt-a-spot participants, recruiting families to participate, maintaining the list of adopt-a-spot locations, and coordinating activities with school grounds person(s).
Library
Chair: Barbara Ogden, Cedar Hill Librarian
Volunteers are needed during school hours to check books in and out, design displays, cover books, reshelf items and assist our librarian with other tasks. (time commitment – a full morning or afternoon or just a few hours)
Parking Lot Monitor
Chair: Amy Stein & second chair needed
A volunteer is needed each morning from 8:15-8:40 to help our children cross the parking lot safely and to help morning drop off run smoothly, and you get to wear a cool orange vest! (Volunteer for as many mornings as you wish; the more volunteers that sign up to help, the less frequently each volunteer has to help. If you drive your child to school in the morning, please consider helping at least once a month! Note: children may not “help” you with monitor duty)
Rescue Recess
Chair: Lynn Fuerst
Be a hero – help Rescue Recess! Volunteer one day a month – or even just once — to oversee the recess equipment cart, encourage children to participate in active playground time and assist with indoor recess activities on inclement days. (time commitment – volunteer for as many days as you’d like, there is a sign up sheet for each date)
School Picnic
Chairs: Meg Handy & Coleen Smith
Volunteers are needed to help plan a beginning of the year School Picnic. It’s a great chance for families, especially those new to the school, to get together and have fun before the school year and hard work begins.
Science Masters
Chairs: Cathy Constantino & John Rauch
Implement an exciting hands-on science lesson that has already been designed. All you have to do is set a time with your child’s teacher and implement the ready-made lesson plan.
Staff Appreciation
Chairs: Mary Fox & Kara Walsh
Faculty and staff make Cedar Hill a special place, and in May, we say “thank you” for a great year! Volunteers are needed to supply homemade or store bought baked goods. (time commitment – minimal)
Sweetheart Dance
Chairs: Deb Langevin, additional chairs needed
Help plan and work on the annual Sweetheart Dance held each spring for Cedar Hill girls and a special adult in their lives. Volunteers attend 2-3 meetings, decorate the facility the day of the event, create invitations, track responses, make favors and help staff the event. (time commitment – minimal/moderate)
VOWS
Chairs: Lynn Cuddy & Julie Hayes
Volunteers Of Warwick Schools focuses on supporting the educational needs of students. Many activities at our school are part of VOWS. Additionally, volunteers are needed for copying, kindergarten screening and to provide computer help. (time commitment – minimal/moderate)
Yearbook
Chairs: needed
Volunteers are needed to take and submit photographs of students at class events and during field trips, proof student portrait pages and sell advertising for this annual keepsake. You determine the time commitment you can make! (time commitment for chairs – extensive, for others – as much as you wish)
Additional Committees
Announcement Boards
Chairs: Michael Walsh
The chairs are responsible for maintaining current announcement board information in cooperation with the principal. The chair runs the committee alone; no volunteers are needed.
Bylaws
Chairs: Lauri & Keith Fine
The chair of this committee is an attorney who facilitates any changes to the bylaws and advises the board on questions pertaining to bylaws. The chair runs the committee alone; no volunteers are needed.
Highlighter Editor
Chair: Jennifer Buckley
The chairs of this committee edit and design the PTA newsletter, The Highlighter. The principal, PTA president, committee chairs, teachers and others who have news to share with the Cedar Hill community submit newsletter content.
Logo Sales
Chair: Angela Southern
The chair of this committee solicits pricing for Cedar Hill logo apparel such as T-shirts and sweatshirts, creates an order form, keeps track of orders received, places the order with the manufacturer and distributes merchandise that has been ordered. In the past, the chair ran the committee without the help of volunteers.
Reflections
The chair of this committee distributes informational packets to each student on the statewide “Reflections” program, which seeks creative works (writing, art, etc.) based on a theme. Entries are submitted by the chair to program organizers. The chair runs the committee alone; no volunteers are needed.
Room Representatives
Chair: Deidre Weedon
The chair of this committee select parent room representatives from the list of those who have volunteered for the position. (Classrooms often have more than one representative.) The chair maintain contact with the representatives during the year, as needed. The representatives and chair run the committee; no additional volunteers are needed.
Website Design
Chair: Angela Giusti Reed & Kristie Stark
The chair of this committee is the web master for the design of the school’s website, HYPERLINK “http://www.cedarhillschool.org” www.cedarhillschool.org. The chair runs the committee alone; no volunteers are needed.