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There are many ways to get involved in the GFS community. The opportunities range in size, scope and commitment level. Upon submitting your interest form, you will be contacted by a GFS staff member or PA volunteer leader in the areas where you have expressed interest.

Volunteer Opportunities with the Parent Association (PA):

Sapphires & Denim - Fall

Identify and procure silent auction items
Support the silent auction process
Assist with marketing for the event

All School Tailgates – Fall/Spring

Coordinate food vendors
Create activities for different age groups
Event set up/clean up
Order spirit items
Promote to GFS community
Recruit event volunteers

Faculty and Staff Appreciation – Fall/Winter/Spring

Assist in the planning of appreciation activities throughout the year
Help with end-of-year Faculty and Staff Appreciation luncheon

Subject Matter Expert Series - Fall/Winter/Spring

Identify a topic for presentation and discussion for parents or students
Promote to GFS community
Facilitate presentation and discussion
Provide resource material

Baltimore Hunger Project Service Event - Spring

Work with staff at BHP to secure food items and transport to GFS
Recruit volunteer families to assemble
Deliver food packages to Baltimore Hunger Project

This event is traditionally held in March. For more information about the Baltimore Hunger Project, visit baltimorehungerproject.org

GFS Golf & Racquet Classic - Spring

Identify potential event sponsors
Assist with marketing for the event
Develop parent connection opportunities at the event reception

Grizzly Gear - Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer

Sort incoming donations
Re-stock items
Assist families with sizing and selection
Record sales and manage money for deposit

General PA Volunteer

Unsure of what area you'd like to assist with? Select this option, and we'll reach out to you when opportunities arise, and you can volunteer as needed when you're able!

Questions about volunteering for the GFS Parent Association? Contact PA President Natalie Bissonette at parentassociation@gfs.org or Alumnae and Parent Relations Manager Alexandra DeJohn at alexandradejohn@gfs.org.

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Volunteer Opportunities within Divisions:

Division Representative

Oversee grade teams
Work with Division Head to facilitate parent engagement
Coordinate division events

Class Parent

Help teachers with class activities
Promote parent engagement in division events
Assist in planning of events

* Please note that some of these positions may be filled; however, the Division Head will connect you with fellow parents for additional ways to support events and ongoing efforts.

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Preferred Division

Volunteer Opportunities with the Admissions Office:

Admission Parent Volunteers

Make follow-up calls to prospective families
Meet and greet families at on-campus Open Houses and Re-Visit Days
Host or help coordinate an admissions event in your area
Spread the word about your student's experience with your friends
Review us on Niche, Private School Review, Great Schools and Google

Questions about admissions efforts? Contact our Director of Enrollment Management, Catie Perich, at catieperich@gfs.org or 410-559-3137.

I would like to volunteer as an Admission Parent Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities Around Campus:

School Store

Assist with all aspects of School Store operations, including customer service, point-of-sale, inventory, etc.
Volunteers needed Monday-Thursday between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Two-hour commitment is preferred

Questions? Email Kerry Myers at kerrymyers@gfs.org.

Host Family for a Boarding Student

Host a student for dinners, weekends and/or school vacations

Questions? Email the Director of Residential Life, Rachel Waller, at rachelwaller@gfs.org.

I would like to volunteer in the School Store.

I would like to be a Host Family for a Boarding Student.

Area of Expertise to share with the GFS Community

Do you have an area of expertise that you would like to share with students, faculty/staff or the greater GFS Community?

I have an area of expertise I would like to share with the GFS Community.

Please provide additional information below by describing your area of expertise and the audience in which you would be comfortable sharing your knowledge.

Speaker Recommendations

Throughout the year we welcome outside speakers to address the GFS community during assemblies, classroom visits, evening presentations, etc. If you have a personal connection to a speaker who you would recommend, please provide additional information below:

I have a speaker recommendation that I would like to suggest.

Please provide additional information about your speaker recommendation including their name, title, profession (if applicable), bio, target audience, applicable web links, contact information, etc.

Please send a confirmation email to the address below: