Fundraising Opportunities "There is something magnificent, a contagion of enthusiasm, in the sight of a great volunteer army..." ~Mary R. Rinehart If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Liz O'Connell in the Advancement Office, 781-444-4459, ext. 114; eoconnell@saintjoes.com. Thank you! Wrapping paper (September): At the start of the school year a team distributes sales packets to children in both schools, compiles orders and coordinates pick-up. Throughout the school year, the team assists with ongoing promotion of purchases through the Innisbrook website. Proceeds benefit both schools. Apple Picking Family Day (September): A volunteer publicizes this family-friendly event at The Little Rascals Orchard in Harvard, MA to the parish and school community. St. Joe’s families, extended families and friends are all welcome. Their only cost is to pay for the apples they pick. Little Rascals gives us all their profits + 100% matching funds to benefit our schools! Christmas Bazaar (November): We need many volunteers for the annual Bazaar. Can you work a shift at a booth in Santa’s Village? Help out at the Children’s Festival in the Middle School gym? Cook and serve food from “Maud’s Kitchen” in the elementary school cafeteria? Serve the Family Dinner on Saturday evening? It's fun and festive and really puts you in the Christmas mood! The Polar Express(December): This year St. Joe's presents the Polar Express - a magical ride on the commuter rail that will make this Christmas one to remember for a lifetime! S.T.E.P. Annual School Fund (January): The annual Student Teacher Enrichment Program benefits both schools. Parent volunteers from each class serve as Class Captains to promote the fundraising effort and answer questions from parents. Click here for more information... Cookie Dough Sale(March): Help the middle school students with their annual cookie sale! Auction (April/biennial): A small army of volunteers helps to make the Auction a social and financial success! Help with tasks such as stuffing invitations, soliciting items to bid, setting up at the hotel, and staffing the event is appreciated. The time commitment is up to you. Golf Tournament (May): Volunteers, sponsors and players wanted! Volunteers help obtain sponsors and silent auction items, assist with early-morning sales of mulligans, and set up and serve a buffet lunch. School Supplies(May): Help coordinate our new back-to-school supplies program. Book Fair (May): Parent volunteers set up and take down book displays of both new and used books and to work 2-hour shifts to staff the annual Book Fair. During the 3-day fair, volunteers assist students in book selection and staff the used book/AV table. The Chair works with the librarians to prepare for and promote the Book Fair and to organize the volunteer schedule. All proceeds benefit the library. Box Tops (Year-long): A team collects, trims, bundles and mails “Box Tops for Education” in October and February, as well as conducts promotions and publicity campaigns throughout the year to encourage involvement in the program. Click here for more information...