As a school, we rely on the generous support of volunteers. Volunteering at Nativity is about building up the community, in little ways as much as the big, so our kids can grow and thrive.
Our talented parents have many interests and skills to share, and we encourage each family to give in some capacity, from the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), to the Gala Committee, to coaching, to helping in the classroom or at recess.
Volunteers are all required to complete VIRTUS training and background checks. See below for requirements.
Classroom Support
Room Parents
Coordinate with parents for class parties and communicate with teacher for classroom wishlists and teacher favorite things
Estimated 1 hour per month
1 volunteer per class
Contact: Megan Kelly (kelly.megan.e@gmail.com)
Field Trip Drivers & Chaperones
3rd - 8th grade parents; 3-4 school days
Contact: Homeroom teachers as applicable
Athletics
Coaches
1-2 coaches needed per grade per sport during relevant seasons.
Typically grades 5-8
Contact: Athletic Director Lynn Smith (athleticdirector@nool.us)
Game-Day Support
Score keepers, clock managers, line judges, etc.
As needed pending final schedule
Contact: Athletic Director Lynn Smith (athleticdirector@nool.us)
Activities and Clubs
Junior Achievement Day
2 volunteers per class, all day (date to be posted)
All information is provided before, you just need to read and prepare for the day-of
Contact: Paige Barr (p.barr@nool.us)
CLUB MONITOR
Assist with monitoring other various after school clubs such as: Run Club, Lego Club, Chess Club.
Contact e.devaney@nool.us
On-Going School Needs
Lunch Volunteers/Monitors
Hand out lunches and milks; monitor to ensure order and cleanliness
M-F, 10:45am - 1pm
2 volunteers/day needed
Contact: Yvonne Fernandez (y.fernandez@nool.us)
Recess Monitors
Monitor recess to ensure safety and behavior
M-F, 11-11:45am (K-5)
2 volunteers/day needed
Contact: Yvonne Fernandez (y.fernandez@nool.us)
After School Crossing Guard
M-F, 3:10-3:30pm
1 volunteer/day needed
Contact: Shannon Spinuzzi (s.spinuzzi@nool.us)
Library
Book repair, processing, online catalogue maintenance
Contact: Lauren Bergier (l.bergier@nool.us)
Eucharistic Ministers
Help with communion during school mass
Wednesdays, 8:15-9:15am
Contact: Morgan Ernzen (morganernzen@yahoo.com)
Mentor Committee
Mentor a new family by supporting and answering questions
Minimal, as needed time commitment
Contact: Elizabeth Devaney (e.devaney@nool.us)
Photography
Take and share pictures of school events and activities
Contact: Elizabeth Devaney (e.devaney@nool.us)
Laundry Help
Launder tablecloths and linens after special events, as needed
Contact: Shannon Spinuzzi (s.spinuzzi@nool.us)
Special Events
Parent Party Hosts
1 per grade, 1 evening (adults only) in Sept/Oct
Contact: Rachelle Schowe (rachelle_schowe@yahoo.com)
Broomfield Days
5+ people to help with prep, Nativity community outreach and parade day coordination
Contact: Elizabeth Devaney (e.devaney@nool.us)
USED UNIFORM SALE
5+ people to help set up, manage sale, and clean up. 1-2 hour commitment.
4 sales/year.
Shoppers get first pass to shop.
Contact: Susanne Vorlage (svorlage@msn.com)
Teacher Appreciation Week
Help with planning raffle baskets and mailbox stuffers.
Help plan meal ideas and set up sign-up geniuses for the week of Teacher Appreciation in May.
4 planning meetings in April (kids welcome).
Contact: Anne Gray (abcgray@hotmail.com)
Gala Fundraiser
Our largest fundraising event, to be held at Omni October 19, 2024.
Volunteers Needed: 7 - 10 for Auction solicitation and item collection; 5-10 for day-of set up and event assistance
Contact: Elizabeth Devaney (e.devaney@nool.us)
Race for Education (RFE)
15+ people to help with RFE support
2-3 hours day-of the race
Contact: Kristen Hamill (kristenmaryhamill@gmail.com )
Santa Shop
Help price items ahead of time. Set up items, help kids shop and complete transactions, clean up event. 3-5 hours for 2 weeks prior and shifts during week
Contact: Madison Bourgeois (madisoncbourgeois@gmail.com)
School Events
Mornings with Mom
Help set-up, serve, and clean up
6 Dads + 1 to pick-up Starbucks coffee
Contact: Shannon Starkovich (shanstar883@gmail.com)
Donuts with Dad
Help set-up, serve, and clean up
6 Moms + 1 to pick-up Starbucks coffee
Contact: Shannon Starkovich (shanstar883@gmail.com)
National Junior Honor Society Receptions
Help set-up, serve, and clean up
Contact: Michelle Smits (michsmits@yahoo.com)
Grandparent Day
Help set-up, serve, and clean up
Contact Elizabeth Devaney, e.devaney@nool.us
8th Grade Fall Breakfast
Help set-up, serve, and clean up
Contact: Michelle Smits (michsmits@yahoo.com)
"It is worth it to take the time to come! I especially love recess duty. Part of why I love sending my kids to Nativity is because of all the great parents they meet and interact with. The knowledge that my kids are learning from other great parents is an awesome feeling! Volunteering at Nativity is about so much more than undertaking tasks."
-Luke Hellwig, Nativity parent and volunteer
REQUIRED TRAINING:
To protect our students and their families, we are blessed that all volunteers must complete the Protecting God's Children, VIRTUS, training along with a background check. Training sessions are periodically held at Nativity, as well as other locations throughout the diocese.
New Volunteers:
Create an account at www.virtusonline.org.
Register for the course called “Protecting God’s Children for Adults.” There are a few sessions scheduled at Nativity, but you may take the course at any location.
After completing the course, you will receive instructions from Candy Gritz (c.gritz@nool.us) to initiate a background check.
Sign the Code of Conduct form on the Virtus website.
Complete and submit a Volunteer Worker Hold Harmless Agreement to Candy at c.gritz@nool.us.
Returning Volunteers:
Send an email to Candy Gritz at c.gritz@nool.us to verify whether or not your Safe Environment Training is current.
If you are due for the five year refresher course and/or background check, you will be directed to the online course at www.virtusonline.org and/or instructions to initiate a background check.
Complete and submit a new Volunteer Worker Hold Harmless Agreement to Candy at c.gritz@nool.us
Sign the Code of Conduct form on the Virtus website.
Field Trip Drivers:
Field trip divers must complete all of the above requirements, plus they must provide:
Volunteer Driver Agreement Form
Copy of current auto insurance
Copy of driver's license
Certificate of completed Defensive Driving Online Course