Volunteering at St. Philip
St. Philip is known for its strong sense of community. This community leads to a richer, more fulfilling school experience for our students, staff, and parents. Â We are extremely grateful for our generous parent and community volunteers who really make this happen, and set a wonderful example for our children. We also rely on volunteers and fundraising, since tuition alone does not cover all educational costs. Read on to learn more about St. Philip volunteer opportunities and requirements.
Is volunteering required?
Yes, each school family must complete a certain number of hours for the school year. Details can be found in the school handbook. (Available in FACTS the Family Portal.)
How do I sign up to volunteer?
Numerous volunteer opportunities are listed below, including sign up links or contact details for many activities. More detail will be added so be sure to check back regularly.
What volunteering is available?
We invite parents and guardians to volunteer for a wide variety of opportunities that are available during and after school hours.Â
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Are volunteer hours tracked?
Yes. Parents must enter their completed volunteer hours in the FACTS Family Portal in the Family Home section.Â
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Do I need any training to volunteer?
All volunteer activities with or near students requires training. More details can be found below. Coaching requires additional training.
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Who do I contact with questions?
Oktoberfest
Field Trips
PTG Activities
Bruin Open
Volunteer Opportunities
There are a wide variety of volunteering opportunities throughout the year. Check out the list below to find the opportunities that fit your interests, skills, and availability. If no sign-up information is available, email StP.Volunteers@zsmuwm.com for more information.Â
Events
Oktoberfest (October)​
Sip 'n Shop (November)
Crab Feed (January)
Auction (Spring)
Bruin Open (Spring)Â
Committees
Committee Leads*Â (Sign-up)
PTG​ Committees (Coming Soon)
Advisory Board Committees* (more info & sign-ups)
Festival Committee (Contact for 2024)
Auction Committee
On Campus Activities
Car line​ (Full)
Yard supervision
Choice Lunch (Sign-up)
Sports Council Lunch (Sign-up)Â
Grandparent / Special Person Day
Class Parent (Full)
*There are many opportunities to volunteer remotely and at times that are most convenient for volunteers, especially those marked with an asterisk above.
Volunteer Screening & Requirements
Volunteers who will be engaging directly with students must complete screening and training, including:
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LiveScan fingerprinting using this form.
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Online Virtus training (required every three years)
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Coaches complete additional training, detailed on the CYO website.Â
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Volunteer Training
Most volunteering is quite straightforward and training is rarely required. If any  training is required, this will be provided via documentation or from other volunteers. If you have questions about specific activities reach out to the relevant leads or email StP.Volunteers@saintphilipschool.org.