Cherokee is consistently an outstanding school in large part because of the involvement of our families. Volunteers gifts of time and talent are greatly valued and have a tremendous impact on our school. Please take a moment to read about the volunteer opportunities. There is an opportunity to match every talent and a task to match every schedule.
ARTS AND EDUCATION
ART MASTERPIECE – Lead art presentations in the classroom and help students develop artist-inspired work to be displayed during the Cherokee Art Walk; all materials and background information is provided; variable number of hours from TBD.
ART WALK/OPEN HOUSE – Assist in hanging art work; perform assigned duties during the Art Walk Open House;
COMMUNITY RELATIONS - Cherokee Gives Back
HOLIDAY ANGEL – Assist in distributing Holiday Angel cards the week before Thanksgiving break; help coordinate and deliver gifts to recipient school – November
BOOK BONANZA – Help count and sort books during collection week. Help sell and organize books during the sale. Collection and set-up.
FUNDRAISING
READ-A-THON
COMMUNITY/PASSIVE FUNDRAISING – Assist in identifying, organizing, and promoting community fundraising events at area restaurants and shops. Also, help to establish partnerships with area supermarkets and other retailers.
SPRING AUCTION FUNDRAISER – Feeling lucky? Our main adult social event of the year that will include our live and online auction.
SCHOOL EVENTS
FALL SOCIAL – Adult social event. A great way to get to know your fellow Cherokee families. Enjoy a casual evening hosted at a premier Estate in the valley with food, fun, and beverages. We hope to see you there! Details to follow in backpacks and newsletter.
TRUNK OR TREAT – Classroom Trunk Decorating Contest, Food Trucks, Bounce Houses, Cake Walk and MORE!! Cherished Cherokee Event!
SCHOOL RELATIONS
PICTURE DAYS – Keep students organized and gorgeous on picture days.
TEACHER APPRECIATION – Prepare items (such as salads, casseroles or baked goods) for Teacher Appreciation events; minimal time commitment.
SPIRIT WEAR – Help chair promote spirit wear purchasing and then help distribute to classes: throughout the year.
END OF YEAR VOLUNTEER HAPPY HOUR – Work with chair to organize event.
YEARBOOK – Help assemble pages for the school yearbook; variable time commitment.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHER – Take photo’s at events for yearbook images; variable time.
SCHOOL SUPPORT – ON Campus Volunteers Click here for Information on Approval and Badge
PARKING LOT – Expedite the carpool process during drop-off and pick-up; regularly scheduled times through the school year.
LIBRARY – Help Librarian shelve and maintain books; help students with selecting and checking out books; 1-2 regularly scheduled hours, once a week or every other week through the school year.
ART ROOM HELPERS – Assist art teacher in the classroom with students and between classes. Help organize art supplies.
CAFE ASSISTANCE – Assist cafeteria during lunch time to watch kids.
