PSA: Volunteer Now
As we prepare for the school year, we are looking for parents who want to get more involved. And while we don't want to overwhelm you before school officially begins for the academic year, we want to make sure you have ample opportunity to be as active a member of our community as you want to be. There are a number of ways, with varying levels of commitment, that you can be involved at St. Joe’s!
It is easier than ever to get involved, and we would love your help!
One of the best parts of our school community is being part of the "Parent School Association" (PSA). You'll meet fellow parents, plan fun school-wide events, and get a chance to be involved in your student(s) school life!
PSA Event Volunteers
If you ask our students, they rave about our community events - from Trunk-or-Treat to the famous End-of-Year party - there are so many opportunities to help create special memories for our students and their families. These events are led by our Parent School Association, and we welcome new volunteers to be part of the planning committee.
Room Parents Role
Room parents communicate with other class parents regarding non-academic activities in the classroom. You will coordinate classroom parties (Halloween and Valentines Day), forward on messages to your class parents regarding events or programs when requested by the teacher and/or administration (i.e. classroom Wish Tree), and help with teacher appreciation recognition.
Lunch and Recess Volunteer
Volunteering at lunch and recess is a great way to give the teachers a break in their busy days and to catch a glimpse of your student in action! If you are interested, you will have access to a google document where you can sign up for individual days that work for you and your schedule. The link to the google sheet to sign up will go out in late August/Early September. It is always at the bottom of the Sunday Scoop each week as well. Stay tuned!
Volunteer Requirements
The Archdiocese of Boston requires that all faculty members, paid school staff (full and part-time), all volunteers 18 years of age and older, and any individual who may have direct and unmonitored contact with children, including any individual who regularly provides school related transportation to children, undergo a CORI check. A “CORI check” is an individual’s submission of his/her completed CORI Request Form to the School Coordinator in accordance with this Policy.
Any parent that wishes to volunteer or chaperone that has direct contact with students is required to take VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training. Classes offered at our parish will be announced as they become available. You can also check for upcoming sessions at neighboring parishes at https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/ under their FAQs. Once you have completed the class, please be sure to submit your VIRTUS certificate to the office and keep a copy for your own records.