

VOLUNTEERING
St. Thomas More School thanks all our families who donate their time and talents to our school. We truly could not do what we do
without your help. Your time is valuable, and we appreciate your choice to share it with us. We will always do our best to pair you with your child and their class, but please consider volunteering for the times where we struggle to find volunteers as it can be a great
benefit for other students. For more information about volunteering, or questions, please contact STM School Event and Volunteer Coordinator, Ms. Janice Gough at jgough@stmteachers.org.
In-School Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Monthly Volunteer Opportunities
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Morning Volunteer Session, 9:00-11:00am; assisting with supporting classes outside.
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Lunch Volunteer Session, 10:55am-12:55pm; assisting with supporting classes outside.
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Afternoon Volunteer Session, 12:30-2:30pm; assisting with supporting classes outside.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
STM More Bread Mass Sales
This school fundraiser sells gift certificates to be used at various local merchants. Gift cards and certificates are provided on a 1:1 scale so you get what you purchase. This is a rotating schedule and we ask that you consider multiple Mass times. We ask that volunteers feel comfortable working with cash and checks.
Yearly Opportunities
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Book Fair – Assist with stocking and selling books for the Book Fair. There will be a shift sign up closer to the event.
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Holiday Floral Fundraisers (Christmas and Easter)
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Annual Holiday Craft Fair & Bake Sale, 2nd weekend in November
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Annual St. Patty’s Day Cornhole Tournament (March)
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Annual Basket Raffle (April)
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Annual Golf Tournament (Fall)
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Used Uniform Prep/Sale (June and/or January) – help to separate and organize uniforms as well as staff the sale of uniforms during July summer enrichment, at Back to School Night and Catholic Schools Week Open House.
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PJAS Assistant – Help assist the 7th and 8th Grade students in preparing for the PJAS competition. Science and/or public speaking background is helpful but not necessary.
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8th Grade Class Night – Two chairs needed to help make it a night to remember for our 8th Grade students. You will receive event information and have the support of previous volunteers, teachers, administration, and the Women’s Guild for assistance along the way.
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8th Grade Graduation – Volunteers should not have a child entering 8th Grade this school year. Volunteers will help coordinate food, with light set-up and clean-up. They will also work with the chairs of 8th Grade Class Night to gather 7th Grade parent support. Chairs will receive event information and have the support of previous chairs, teachers, administration, and the Women’s Guild for assistance along the way.
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Kindergarten Celebration – Two chairs needed to purchase and deliver the food for the Kindergarten Graduation.
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Walkathon, Set Up – Help is needed to set up and staff the fun on the day of the Walkathon.
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Walkathon, Count Money – Help process and count money. Sessions are during the day, two weeks prior to, and after the Walkathon.
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Annual St Thomas More Parish Festival held in June.
St. Thomas More School and Parish Volunteer Policy and Protocol
The United States Conference of Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People mandates that every Diocese implement Safe Environment programs for all children, parents and adults. The principal purpose of this Charter is to ensure a safe environment for the children of each diocese. In the Diocese of Allentown, a number of steps have been taken in order to implement these guidelines pertaining to reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse.
Therefore, in light of these steps, all adult volunteers (18 and older) at St. Thomas More School and Parish who come into contact with children, regardless of the number of hours, are MANDATED to have the following eight requirements completed PRIOR to volunteering.
Visit stmchurchallentown.org/volunteering-adults/ or contact Safe Environment Coordinator: Jared Rabold at 610-433-7413 ext. 49 or email: jared@stmchurchallentown.org.