Durham Academy ~ Volunteer Form

2011-12 DURHAM ACADEMY PARENT VOLUNTEER FORM

The Parents Association consists of all parents and guardians of students enrolled at Durham Academy. Our community relies on the generosity of each and every one of you who volunteer your time, talents, and creativity: In short, WE NEED YOU!

Please review the following and let us know of your interests by filling out your contact information and checking your areas of interest. When you have finished, click "Submit" and your information will be sent to our Parents Association Volunteer Coordinator, Angie Duty. Throughout the year we will be sending emails asking for help on these and other events.

*Name:

*Email:

*Phone Number(s):

Cell Number:

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Annual Fund Volunteer (Help with solicitation of parents and alumni for Annual Fund Gifts during the fall and spring phonathons.)

Special Projects (Help as needed with special projects and mailings.)

Evergreen Campaign (Solicit for support of the campaign to renovate Upper School Library and Gym)

ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION (February 25, 2012)

Leadership team: Emmy Huckabee, Margaret Jones, Angie Roberts, Pokey Schiff and Janis Tillman

Acquisitions (Work with Acquisitions Chairs to solicit auction items that are historically donated as well as new items)

Advertising (Help to secure ads for the event program from new and previous advertisers)

Decorations (Plan and decorate the venue to enhance the event’s theme)

Student Projects (Coordinate and execute projects for Middle School students)

Tuition Raffle (Help with sale of tuition raffle tickets)

Mailings and Copy Writing (Help with design process and mailings)

Auction Night Volunteer (Oversee silent auction bidding on auction night)

USED BOOK SALE (March 29 - April 1, 2012; Chairs: Kim Leversedge and Caroline Rogers)

Book Collector (Pick up books from collection bins weekly (depending upon fullness) and deliver at your convenience to the sorting site.)

Sorting (Sort books at the Middle School storage area as needed throughout the school year)

Bake Sale Volunteers (Coordinate donations from the DA Parent Community. Set up and sell baked goods during school hours)

Cashiers & General Volunteers (Assist for a shift on the sale days. Weekday and weekend times available.

FAMILY EVENTS

All School Picnic (Sept. 25) Chairs: Stacey Burkert and Laura Virkler
Help to plan the event and/or work a shift

DA Night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park (Date: TBA, Spring 2012) Chair: Andy Dunk
Help with administrative tasks in a social setting such as stuffing envelopes or distributing tickets

DA Night at the Hurricanes (Date: TBA) Chair: Nikki Donovan
Help to organize DA at the Carolina Hurricanes for this family night of fun!

Turkey Trot Fun Run (Date: TBA) Chairs: Hannah Hannan and Lisa D'Amico

Help coordinate pre-race and race day logistics, including marketing, registration, student training, refreshments, course spotting, student volunteers, entertainment, signage, packet pick-up and awards.

Please call me as needs arise (mailings, special events, arrangements for luncheons, etc)

WRAPPING PAPER (September 2011) Chairs: Kathleen Linger and Karen Rabenau

I would like to help with Wrapping Paper

ATHLETICS COMMITTEE

Concessions

Event Publicity

Special Events Planning

WELLNESS COMMITTEE (Kathy Merritt and Cindy Sundy)

Wellness Committee Wellness Committee (This committee concerns itself with safe home, drugs and alcohol avoidance, bullying, cyber safety, nutrition, and more)

Upper School International Day

Prepare food, serve or set up/clean up for the Upper School faculty/student lunch-time feast.

Any comments?