Volunteer Opportunities 2024-2025

We have a number of fantastic events already planned for the 2024-2025 school year! Please remember to check school communications often for updated opportunities and information. Also, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office directly if you are in need of more information or you want to volunteer!

Our events are not only important for raising funds for our school, but also excellent ways to build connections with other families in our community. None of this would not be possible without the dedication and support of our amazing volunteers. We cannot thank you enough for donating your time and talents in support of our school and students!

Please Note: Volunteers must successfully complete the required clearances before volunteering for any activity or event that involves children.

We ask that all school families consider completing a minimum of 25 volunteer hours per year plus 4 cafeteria shifts if possible. Opportunities currently include:

Hospitality Committee

This is a committee which will be called on several times over the course of the year to provide delicious treats for school events and activities.

Book Fair

Volunteers are needed for set-up the week before the event and to work shifts when the Book Fair is open to students and families.

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat is a fun outdoor family event held in the SSPJ parking lot. During the event, students and families can dress up in their Halloween costumes and can safely enjoy a night of Trick or Treating on our campus. Students will visit various decorated and themed cars. They will also participate in fun activities and enjoy food, drinks and music. Volunteer responsibilities at this event include set up prior, parking lot entrance monitoring and clean up after the event.

Tricky Tray

Our annual Tricky Tray features well over 100 fantastic prize baskets and so much more. Leading up to the event, we will need assistance with acquiring prizes, wrapping baskets, and selling tickets to the event. The day of the event, we will need help setting up all baskets, selling tickets, and drawing prizes.

Breakfast with Santa / Santa’s Workshop

Families and friends are able to register to attend a delicious, hot breakfast, visit with Santa and participate in Christmas themed activities. Volunteers are needed for setup and decorating the night before, cooking and serving on the day of, handling various activity stations, and cleaning up after the event. For Santa’s Workshop, the committee needs help with decorating, organizing, wrapping, and assisting students as they shop. Please note: Breakfast with Santa will be held at Mercy Hall this year, but the Santa Shop will be held in the SSPJ Library.  Stay tuned for more information!

Brunch with the Bunny

Families and friends can register to attend and enjoy a delicious, continental breakfast, visit with the Easter Bunny, and various Easter themed activities, including egg hunts! Volunteers are needed for setup and decorating the night before and serving the food on the day of, as well as monitoring activity stations and cleaning up after the event.

Faith and Service Dinner

The Faith and Service Dinner is designed to honor those who have given back to the parish and school community. Since 2014, our annual event has celebrated an alumnus or group, and a member of the parish who have worked tirelessly, oftentimes behind the scenes, to better our school and parish environments. This event is a way to celebrate and honor those who have made a difference, while also serving as a major fundraiser with funds going directly towards continuous academic and technology programs. More information will be coming soon!

Saints Sprint Color Run

The Saints Sprint is an annual event focused on fitness and fun. Volunteer responsibilities may include: checking in runners, guiding runners on the course, handing out water, assisting with runner timing, and assembling runner swag bags. We are so excited to partner with our Parish this year and host food trucks, a cornhole tournament, and classic car show after the races! Please check back regularly for updates.

RaiseRight Gift Card Sales

We are in need of volunteers to sell RaiseRight gift cards after masses and other school events (event dates will vary). Please sign up to be contacted for this endeavor.

Room Reps

If you have all of your clearances and are interested in being called upon to help with class celebrations and trips, please consider signing up to be a Room Rep.

Cafeteria Duty

Don’t forget to visit sspjnj.org/food-services to sign up for lunch volunteer shifts on the right hand side of the page.

Questions?

Email our Home School Association sspjhsa@gmail.com or the school office directly at schooloffice@spsj.org.