Volunteer Opportunities

Each family member who plans to volunteer should fill out a separate form.

Last Name:   Email address:

First Name:   Phone Number  

Volunteer Availability:    Weekdays         Weekends      Nights         Not Available

Please check those items for which you might be interested in volunteering.  If you have more than one child you only need to fill this out once. A copy of this form must be on file for each family. 

EVENTS & Time of year

Back-to-School Ice Cream Social -AugustVolunteers need to coordinate the event. This is the first event of the year that welcomes all new and existing families to get to know each other and the staff. Faculty/Staff Luncheon-MayThis event gives us an opportunity to thank our wonderful teachers and staff by treating them to a luncheon served in the living room. Volunteers are needed to assist in planning and implementing the luncheon to make it a memorable occasion. Picture Day - End of SeptVolunteers are needed to escort classes to the photographer and to help with class organization while students wait
to have their pictures taken. (approx. 4 - 6 hours)
Back-to-School Brunch -SeptThe Parent Involvement Association (PIA) hosts a back-to-school coffee to greet parents. Halloween Festivities -OctIntroduced in the 1997-98 school year, the Halloween Festival will be held in the afternoon and volunteers are needed to help plan and participate in this fun event. Second Time Around – ongoingVolunteers manage the lost and found, uniform resale ('Second Time Around Shop") and ordering & distribution of logo items throughout the year.
Campus Cleanup -Fall & SpringVolunteers are needed to help spruce up our campus. The work days are on Saturdays and are a great way to meet members of the Seven Hills community. Jump Rope for Heart - FebruaryVolunteers are needed to help with the set-up and events of this fun American Heart Association event that promotes the health of our students. Support-A-Family - Nov/DecVolunteers are needed to assist with the holiday Support-A-Family project. 
Eighth Grade Graduation -SpringVolunteers are needed to assist with planning and implementation of this important event. Book Swap –May Wellness Challenge - WinterVolunteers are needed to support students run a marathon – a little at a time during lunch recesses – for the health and fitness of our community.
Engage the Spirit – SpringA half day of fun athletic stations. Volunteers needed to set up and man the stations. Lost & Found – ongoingVolunteers manage the lost and found, uniform resale ('Second Time Around Shop") and ordering & distribution of logo items throughout the year. Walnut Creek Twilight Parade
Evening of the Arts-SpringStudent artwork display: put up for viewing during Open House/VIP day. Volunteers needed to mat, hang and take down artwork. Parent Lecture Series – ongoingParent education – help choose and promote workshops three times a year.

ANNUAL GIVING (FALL) – Class captains needed for each gradeVolunteers assist in promotion, solicitation during fall drive.

 AUCTION (SPRING)

Cashier (Night of Event) Event Day/Evening Volunteer Planning
Chair (future years) Inventory Set-Up -Day of Event
Class Acquisition Chair Merchant Acquisitions Wine Acquisitions Planning (2-3 mo. prior)
Co-Chair Newsletter  Videographer – Auction Video
Computer Entry    

CLASSROOM / SCHOOL  SERVICE

Classroom Readiness –End of Aug.Help is needed inside the classrooms at the end of the summer in preparation for the school year. LS Spanish Admin SupportHelp with organizing, filing and distributing finished work of our Lower School Spanish students. Recycling - ongoingVolunteers help promote re-cycling and make sure re-cycling bins are being used and used properly. 
Open Door - A place for Community Connections MS Sports Boosters – ongoingMiddle School parents augment the sports program as coaches and team parents, and help with administration. Room parent-for future years
Library AssistanceLibraries have no end of things needing to be done - re-shelving, cataloging, preparing new books, repairing books. A morning or afternoon of your time will make our terrific library a haven for books and children. PEP Teacher - ongoingA nationally recognized health, safety and drug awareness program administered to grades K-6th. Parent volunteers are trained, then team teach the curriculum in the classrooms.information test test test Word ProcessingVolunteers are always needed to assist our busy office staff in answering the phone, copying, mailings, data input, special projects.
Library WishBook Program SupportParent support is needed administrating this program where families generously donate books from a selected list. Parent PhotographersParent photographers are needed for each grade, to take pictures for field trips, class concerts, and special class activities and school-wide events. Videotape School Events

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE

Admissions Admin. SupportParent team needed to support tours and prospective parents. CopyingVolunteers are always needed to assist our busy office staff in answering the phone, copying, mailings, data input, special projects.  Phone SupportVolunteers are always needed to assist our busy office staff in answering the phone, copying, mailings, data input, special projects. 
Summer Playdates-Fall & ongoingVolunteers work with admissions to welcome new families to Seven Hills. RegistrationVolunteers are needed to work at tables on Registration Day.
Computer/Software ExpertiseVolunteers are always needed to assist our busy office staff in answering the phone, copying, mailings, data input, special projects. Periodic MailingsVolunteers are always needed to assist our busy office staff in answering the phone, copying, mailings, data input, special projects. 

COMMUNITY RELATIONS / PUBLIC RELATIONS

Alumni CouncilCommittee which supports alumni outreach and events. Grant Writinginformation test test test PIA Board MemberParent Involvement Association. The PIA is the parent run volunteer force at Seven Hills.
Camp Fair –MarchAs a community service Seven Hills hosts the representatives of various residence camps (both local and out-of-state), day camps and summer programs in Hunt Hall. The public is invited to attend. Language TranslationVolunteers help with language translation for non-English speaking families. Board of Trustees CommitteesSeven Hills School is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees who volunteer their time and talents to direct the business of the school. If you are interested in serving on the Board or one of the committees, contact Bill Miller.
Community Service –ongoingVolunteers go out to the community with a group of students (MS students) and volunteer to support other community organizations. Fluent in:  
Development CommitteeSupport the Director of Development and the PIA in their fund-raising efforts, volunteer support and community service. Public Relations / Mktg. SupportAssist Director of Marketing and Communications in increasing awareness of Seven Hills among prospective parents. .