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St. Mary’s School is a community of parents, educators, and students. By working together and in partnership with parents, our staff is able to help each student reach his or her fullest potential.
Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved, volunteer, and help make this school great. Our history has been filled with parental involvement, and that has allowed us to offer many opportunities to our students that might not otherwise be available to them. As a parent, one of the best ways to demonstrate to a child the importance of education is to become involved in it.
In order to volunteer in the classroom or be a field trip chaperone, you must complete the VIRTUS online training and background check. The cost per volunteer is $10. Virtus online instructions and training link
Here are just some of the volunteer possiblities at St. Mary's School:
Lunch room helper
Volunteers are needed to assist and supervise students during their lunch period. Volunteers also wipe off tables in between classes and assure students leave at their scheduled time and in a respectful manner.
Benefit Breakfasts
Volunteers are needed to serve coffee and set tables during the KC sponsored breakfasts when proceeds go to benefit St. Mary's School .
Special Events and Activities
Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help with special events and activities. We couldn't offer the fun things that we offer without volunteers!
Classroom Assistant
Assist a teacher on an as needed or weekly basis. Volunteers spend time in the classrooms helping with special projects or assisting the teacher with various needs.
Playground Supervisor
Volunteers are needed to assist in monitoring students on the playground during their recess.
Health Screening
Volunteers are needed to assist the school nurse with vision and hearing screening. No special skills required. Short training session provided for all volunteers.
Picture Day
Volunteers are needed to assist the photographers in keeping students organized and on time for their picture sessions.
Auction Committee Member
There are several committees that are looking for great volunteers to help lead the efforts that make our events a success.
Bingo
St. Mary’s Home & School Association runs the Bingo Tent at the Steele County Fair in August. Volunteers are needed to work at Bingo as callers and money takers and to serve on the organizing committee.
And much more - the sky is the limit! We appreciate you considering to share your time and talent with us!
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Connie Lembke, at 507-446-2300 or email her at [email protected] for more information on any of these and other volunteer opportunities..