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VOLUNTEERING |
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| Cathedral Parish
Volunteer Opportunities |
| Volunteer Corner |
| Major Fundraising Events
| Classroom Opportunities
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| Coaching
| Ongoing Commitments
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| School Events
| Middle School Events
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| Social Events
| Alumni Events
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In partnership, we encourage parents to come to the school as aides,
volunteers, monitors, and chaperones to share the educational
experiences of their children. The presence and enthusiasm of parents
creates an excellent means of reinforcing the value of Christian
education in the community. Parents should advise the teacher of an
interest in volunteering. All in-school volunteers are asked to sign a
confidentiality statement regarding class work. All volunteers in and
out of the classroom (coaches, scouts, etc.) are required to attend
STAND.
STAND training sessions
may be completed online by following this link. Please contact Mr.
John Moran (410-464-4107) to complete the
additional appropriate paperwork required by the Archdiocese. |
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Volunteer Opportunities
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The School of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen |
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Volunteering is a
wonderful opportunity to meet new people and have fun while working to
ensure the success of our school events and activities. Your presence
helps build a strong school community. |
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NEW!
Sign up for Volunteer Opportunities on-line
by clicking the following link below
Volunteer Opportunities Form |
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Volunteer Opportunities* |
There are many
volunteer opportunities for parents to contribute their time and
talents at SCMOQ. You can help out in the classrooms, at school
functions and at one of the many social, sporting and fundraising
events sponsored by CASPA (Cathedral School Parents Association). The
following list provides a general overview of activities and
opportunities as well as their time commitments. Please refer to the
school calendar for specific dates for each event. If you are
interested in volunteering for any of the events listed, please e-mail
the Volunteer Chairs.
In addition to volunteering in the school, there are many
opportunities to volunteer in the parish. Please visit the
Parish website to sign up for any of the parish sponsored
ministries or events listed there.
*STAND Training is required in order to
participate in any volunteer activities. Please click here
for more information on
STAND.
To become STAND approved, please follow this link. The additional paperwork
that is required by the Archdiocese may be obtained by calling Mr. John Moran
410-464-4107. |
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Major Fundraising
Events: |
Cathedral Ball
The Cathedral Ball is CASPA's largest fundraiser. Volunteers are
recruited for Corporate, Treasurer, Auction, Camp Auction, Check Out,
Raffle, Decorations, Class Creations, and Publicity committees.
Daytime or Evening. Various levels of time commitment.
Cardinal Cup 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk
The Cardinal Cup is a 5K run and 1 mile fun walk held the morning
of the Cathedral Ball to benefit our sister school, Mother Seton
Academy. Assistance is needed to plan the event and on race day.
Daytime/Weekend. Various levels of time commitment. |
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Classroom
Opportunities: |
Class Parents
A Class Parent meeting is held the first week of school to organize
any interested parents. Each homeroom class will have one lead parent.
Other class parents are needed to coordinate class creations, bake
sale, and classroom parties. All parents will have the opportunity to
sign up at CASPA Back to School night to assist with these functions.
Daytime. Various levels of time commitment.Work Centers
In the Monsignor Whelan Program (MWP)- kindergarten, transition,
and pre-first classes- a parent is needed each morning to assist the
teachers in various ways with work centers. The teachers solicit and
organize the volunteers.
Daytime.
Lunch and Recess Duty
Parents are needed to monitor and assist with grade-specific lunch
and recess times. The teachers solicit and organize the volunteers.
Daytime.
Field Trip Chaperones
Chaperones are needed to accompany students and teachers on
various field trips throughout the year. The teachers solicit and
organize the volunteers.
Daytime. |
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Coaching: |
The Athletic Program
includes soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, and lacrosse in
the spring. Coaches are needed for all sports and are solicited when
the sign-up sheets are sent home with each student.
Daytime/Weekend. |
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Ongoing
Commitments: |
Art Appreciation
Parents assist in the classroom with art projects relating to an
art appreciation course. This is a great learning opportunity for both
children and parents. No art background is required.
Daytime.New Parent/Student Buddy Program
Cathedral families help to welcome new families over the summer
months and provide ongoing assistance during the academic year.
Daytime or Evening.
Nurse's Helper
Parents are needed to substitute in the Health Suite when the
school nurse is unavailable. Nursing experience is helpful but not
required.
Daytime.
Used Uniform Bank
Parents are needed to assist in organizing the gently used
uniforms sold throughout the school year.
Daytime.
Daytime Hospitality
Parents are needed to assist in setting up and hosting
refreshments for various events at school during the day, such as Open
House, Casual Coffees, and Faculty Treats.
Daytime.
Evening Hospitality
Parents are needed to assist in setting up and hosting
refreshments for various events at school in the evening, such as
CASPA Back to School Nights, Fine Arts Night, and MWP Parent Meeting.
Evening.
Baked Goods
Volunteers are needed to provide baked goods for various
hospitality needs at school. This is a great opportunity to help when
you can't be at school yourself.
Evening.
Box Tops
Parents are needed to assist in the collection and redemption of
Box Tops for Education.
Daytime or Evening.
 Spirit Cart
Volunteers are needed to assist in the sale of items from the
Development Office Spirit Cart in the gym lobby on Wednesday mornings
7:45 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
Daytime. |
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School Events: |
Gift Wrap Fundraiser
Volunteers are needed to be on the committee or to help deliver orders to students on one
day for the annual fundraiser held in the fall.
Daytime.Hearing and Vision Screening
Volunteers are needed to complete forms and to walk students in
grades 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8 from their classrooms to the screening.
Daytime or Evening.
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Parents are needed to organize the morning for visits to the
school or to assist with the continental breakfast.
Daytime.
Library Book Fair
Parents are needed to assist the school librarian with the annual
book sale the last week of November by processing orders or helping
with set-up and clean-up.
Daytime.
Fine Arts Night
Parents are needed to assist with matting and hanging of artwork
prior to the event.
Daytime.
Field Day
A morning of games for all student is held each year in May.
Volunteers are needed to assist in planning and to staff the games on
Field Day.
Daytime.
Year-End Picnic
Parents are needed to assist in planning the close of school event
for the whole family.
Daytime or Evening. |
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Middle School
Events: |
Middle School Committee
Parents of Middle School students are needed to help plan Middle
School activities. The committee meets once a month for 45 minutes.
Members are also encourages to help out at the individual events.
Daytime.Middle School Prayer Service and Welcome Breakfast
Parents are needed to assist in organizing and to be present at
the Prayer Service and Breakfast to kick off the school year, the
Middle School Stars/Stripes competition and the Big Sister/Brother
program.
Daytime.
Thanksgiving Prayer Service and Feast
A prayer service is held each year in November for the Middle
School students. Volunteers are needed to help oversee set up,
service, and clean up for all or part of the feast.
Daytime.
Middle School Bowling Night
An evening of bowling is held for the Middle School students each
year in January or February from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Volunteers are
needed to organize and to be present during the event.
Evening.
Middle School Lunch Exchange
A lunch exchange is held each year in February during the regular
lunch period. Parents are needed to monitor the Cafeteria during the
exchange.
Daytime.
Career Day
A Career Day for Middle School students and the students from our
sister school, Mother Seton Academy, is held the afternoon of Field
Day in May. Volunteers are needed to assist in planning the
presentations regarding career choices or to participate in panel
presentations.
Daytime. |
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Social Events: |
Opening Day Coffee
A coffee is held in the Parish Center at 8 a.m. one morning during
the first week of school each fall. Parents are needed to assist in
hosting, baking, or organizing the vent to welcome parents back to
school.
Daytime.Class Cocktail Parties
In early fall, a cocktail party is hosted for the parents of
children in each grade level. Volunteers are needed to host each party
or assist the hosts in planning and setting up for the event.
Evening.
Cathedral Open Golf
Outing
Volunteers are needed to assist in organizing the annual golf
fundraiser and to help out the day of the event.
Daytime.
Family Fun/Soccer Appreciation Day
Parents are needed to organize activities for the annual
festival during soccer season, to help with games and stations on the
day of the event, or to help with set-up and clean-up of the event.
Daytime/Weekend.
Other CASPA Social Events
Each year, CASPA hosts a variety of social events for parents and
families to provide opportunities for fun and community-building.
These events might include a family night at a Baltimore Blast
professional soccer game, a family ice skate night, a bus trip to New
York City, a tennis tournament, a wine and cheese party for parents,
or an evening of bowling. Each event is organized by a chairperson,
and volunteers are needed to assist in many different ways.
Daytime or Evening. Various levels of time commitment. |
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Alumni Events: |
Annual Phonathon
Volunteers are needed to work with the Development staff to solicit
contributions from school alumni and parents to the Annual Fund.
Evening. |
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Cathedral of Mary
Our Queen Parish Events: |
| Many additional volunteer
opportunities are available through other ministries of the parish of
the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen.
Click here to view those opportunities. |
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How Do I Get
Involved? |
| Fill out the
Volunteer Opportunities Form right here on-line! This provides an
opportunity for parents to volunteer for the Major Fundraising Events,
Ongoing Commitments, and School and Alumni Events.
If you are
interested in volunteering for any of the events listed, please e-mail
the Volunteer Chairs.
Feel free to
contact the chair for an event at any time if you are available to
help out. Classroom teachers provide and explain grade-specific
volunteer activities at the CASPA Back to School Nights held at the
beginning of each school year. Any time you can give is greatly
appreciated! Let's build a stronger community... TOGETHER! |
