As with any independent school, Wooster relies heavily on its many volunteers.  Their overwhelming contributions of time, talent, and resources enrich our community in countless ways. We are grateful for the leadership that each and every volunteer provides by sharing their gifts with our community.

Volunteer Opportunities 2007-08

There are many ways to get involved in the Wooster community.  Below are several volunteer opportunities for the coming school year.  Even if you have a demanding schedule, some of these volunteer positions require only a few hours of your time.

School Photo Day – Photographer’s Assistants Needed

·         Upper/Middle School, Tuesday, September 18

·         Lower School, Wednesday, September 19 

Grandparents' & Special Friends' Day - November 21, 2007

·         Planning (preparing name tags, schedules, etc.)

·         Tuesday, November 20 - Dining Room Set-up, Art Show Displays

·         Registration/Sign In/Tour guides/Book Store volunteers

Auction – April 12, 2008

Volunteer for one of the committees:

• Donations/Decorations/Catering/Entertainment/Advertising/Printing
• General help that week -- Set-up/Clean-up

Golf Outing – Sunday, May 4, 2008

·         Pre-event preparation/Course Volunteer/Registration

·         Sponsorship opportunities available

Admissions Volunteers

·         Serve as a Mentor family/Host at Open Houses

·         Serve as a Wooster representative for prospective families from your community

Adopt-a-Street

·         Meet on Saturdays once a month to clean up Miry Brook Road (schedule TBA)

Annual Giving

·         Mailings – help fold and stuff periodic mailings

·         Phonathons – call other parents to encourage their participation

Art Volunteers

·         Art Center Volunteers (e.g., at open houses)

·         Help hang student shows in the Dining Room

·         Help with Lower School (K & 1) Art Classes

Book Fairs

·         Help distribute flyers and vouchers for Fall & Spring book fairs

Chapel Volunteers

·         Help Chaplain set up Chapel for services and special events

Parent Press Corps.

·         Help Pass along newsworthy info about your child's activities outside of Wooster (e.g., community service initiatives) to Anne Gilson, Parent Press Associate.  anne.gilson@woosterschool.org or 203.830.3997

Hospitality at Parents’ Association Meetings

·         Responsible for coffee, refreshments/Sign up for one date below 

o        September 7, 2007, 8:15 am

o        October 5, 2007, 8:15 am

o        November 2, 2007, 8:15 am

o        December 7, 2007, 8:15 am

o        January 4, 2008, 8:15 am

o        February 1, 2008, 8:15 am

o        March 7, 2008, 8:15 am

o        April 4, 2008, 8:15 am

o        May 16, 2008, 8:15 am

Knitting Guild

·         Meets Wednesday mornings at 8:00 am in the Dining Room

·         Beginners and experienced knitters welcome

·         Knit hats, blankets and other items for the homeless, hospital patients, etc.

Reunion Weekend - May 2-4, 2008

·         Registration/Book Store/Tour Guides

If you are interesting in volunteering in any of these ways, contact

Wooster’s Parent Liaison, Jeannine Wible

at

Wooster School

91 Miry Brook Road

Danbury, CT  06810

203-830-3918

jeannine.wible@woosterschool.org