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 training and background check. There is no cost to you. We offer the training in Owatonna every few months, but you can attend a session at an area location if it works better for your schedule.
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.
Computer Lab
Volunteers are needed to assist younger students in the computer lab. Very basic computer skills are helpful.
Room Parent
This volunteer serves as the teacher’s main contact for helping with classroom needs and parties.
Spirit Day
Volunteers are needed to set up and serve pizza to students and faculty during this fun outdoor event held at Manthey Park in May.
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.
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 clembke@stmarys-owatonna.org for more information on any of these and other volunteer opportunities..