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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 the GFS staff member in the area where you have expressed interest.

Volunteer Opportunities with the Parent Association (PA):

All School Tailgates – Fall/Winter/Spring

Coordinate food vendors
Event set up/clean up
Order spirit items
Promote to GFS community
Recruit event volunteers

Multicultural Community Connection - Fall

Coordinate event with the Director of Community Life and Inclusion Carolyn Lewis
Recruit event volunteers
Promote event to the community

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

Book Discussions

Identify topic/book for discussion
Promote to GFS community
Facilitate discussion

Baltimore Hunger Project Service Event

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 February. For more information about the Baltimore Hunger Project, visit baltimorehungerproject.org

Grizzly Gear

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

Residential Hospitality

Volunteers plan activities or identify items to purchase that support or enhance the experience of our boarding students.

Questions about volunteering for the GFS Parent Association? Contact PA President Jenna Millman at jennamillman4@gmail.com or PA Liaison Courtney Gotlin at courtneygotlin@gfs.org.

I would like to volunteer for the Multicultural Community Connection I would like to volunteer for Faculty and Staff Appreciation events I would like to volunteer for the Baltimore Hunger Project Service Event I would like to volunteer for Grizzly Gear I would like to volunteer for Residential Hospitality

COMMUNITY LIFE AND INCLUSION
This committee works closely with Faculty/Staff Liaison Carolyn Lewis, Director of Community Life and Inclusion, and Parent Liaisons to partner in the planning of a wide range of cultural events and activities that celebrate our diverse community. This would include past events such as the Multicultural Community Connection and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, as well as honoring and celebrating cultural and religious holidays throughout the year.

Questions? Contact Director of Community Life and Inclusion Carolyn Lewis at carolynlewis@gfs.org.

Time: Flexible. Occasional meetings will be held at various times throughout the year and will be contingent upon the plans set forth by the Faculty/Staff Liaison and Parent Liaison.

I would like to volunteer with the Community Life and Inclusion committee.

Volunteer Opportunities within Divisions:

Division Representative

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

Grade Team

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 ways to support their events and ongoing efforts.

I would like to volunteer in my child's division

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 daughter's experience with your friends
Review us on Niche, Private School Review, Great Schools and Google

Questions about admissions efforts? Email Director of Admissions Catie Gibbons at catiegibbons@gfs.org.

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.

Lower School Library

Shelve books and process new books
Manage the collection and assist with other tasks

Questions? Email Missy Wells at missywells@gfs.org.

Host Family for a Boarding Student

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

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

I would like to volunteer in the School Store.

I would like to volunteer in the Lower School Library.

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: