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    Parent Volunteering

    Several volunteer opportunities are available for parents and guardians of O’Dea students and while no specific time commitment is required, we encourage your support and participation whenever possible. With your generous assistance we are able to keep our tuition affordable.

     

    Complete this form online or print and mail to: O’Dea Development, 802 Terry Ave., Seattle WA 98104

     

     

    Parent/Guardian #1 Information





    Parent/Guardian #2 Information





    Student Information
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    Volunteer Opportunities

    Parent #1 Parent #2

    Development Office

    		 Information: Dianne Irwin
    dirwin@odea.org
    (206) 622-7151
    Office Assistance
    Annual Fund Phon-a-thon - Sunday afternoons at O'Dea in October, November.
    Tailgate Party - Before Homecoming game
    Parent #1 Parent #2

    Fathers' Club

    		 Information: Joanne Varney
    joannev@odea.org
    (206) 622-1307
    POSH Auction Logo Sales - Friday Night Auction
    Chair, Co-chair or Assistant Co-chair - of an activity or event
    Communication Committee - Contact members for upcoming programs and projects
    Concession Stand at Basketball Home Games - Food procurement, serving, or clean-up - Dec-Feb
    Fathers’ Club Alumni Group
    Football Home Games, W. Seattle Stadium - Sideline chains, setup canopy, item sales - Sept - Nov
    Incoming Freshman Registration table, and Logo Sales - Setup canopy and help sell logo items
    Italian Dinner - Planning committee, raffle procurement, set-up, food procurement, food preparation, serving, wine steward, bartending, dish washing, or clean-up
    Logo Clothing - Sales at events throughout the school year
    Membership Committee - Help recruit new members into the club
    Newsletter Committee - Publish a newsletter once a month
    Open House - Set-up or clean-up - Nov
    Parent #1 Parent #2

    Miscellaneous

    		 Information: Dianne Irwin
    dirwin@odea.org
    (206) 622-7151
    Christian Brothers Retirement Fund Benefit Breakfast - Assist in planning this annual event - May
    Drama - Assist with production – February
    Esperanza Carwash at O'Dea - March
    Library - Assist in the library as needed during the academic year
    National Honor Society - Assist NHS members with service projects e.g. food, clothing drives
    Office Assistance at O'Dea
    Parent #1 Parent #2

    Mothers' Club

    		 Information: Joanne Varney
    joannev@odea.org
    (206) 622-1307
    End-of-Year Faculty/Staff Lunch
    New Mothers' Tea in August
    Freshman Picnic Chair
    Mother & Son Event
    Santa's Helpers
    Christmas Wreath Sales
    Back to School Night - Assist with catered dinner for the faculty and staff. (September)
    Bite of O'Dea - An O’Dea tradition for more than 15 years. A Friday evening party to support scholarships. (October)
    Deck the Halls - Decorate O’Dea for the Christmas season. Decorations are removed prior to Christmas vacation (December - 1st Saturday)
    End-of-the-Year Faculty & Staff Luncheon - Catered lunch hosted by the Mothers’ Club in the Library. (June)
    Faculty & Staff Midyear Brunch - Midyear Brunch hosted for our faculty and staff. (January)
    Family Christmas Project - Assist classrooms with gift wrapping for families in need. Provide wrapping paper and supplies for project. Bring treats for class. (December)
    Graduation Reception - Decorating begins earlier in the day. Dine with the committee while graduation is taking place. Return to host reception in O’Dea gym. (May)
    Mailing Committee - Assist with special mailing as needed. (August-June)
    Newsletter Team - Coordinate and organize Mothers’ Club newsletter. Needs some proficiency with Publisher and creativity. (September - May Monthly)
    Treats for the Faculty & Staff - Provide sweet and savory treats for faculty & staff. (October - June Monthly)
    Open House for Prospective Students - Freshman and Sophomore families supply the cookies or brownies. All mothers are invited to welcome and serve our guests. (November)
    Photographer - Photographers take pictures at various Mothers' Club events for publication in the Mothers' Club monthly newsletter.
    Pizza Lunch Day - Serve pizza during lunch to freshmen and sophomores. (September-May Monthly)
    Sales & Merchandise Team - Sale of pom poms, mini O’Dea logo bags and general merchandise at various events. (September-May)
    Scholarship Brunch - A Mothers' Club Springtime tradition. (Spring)
    Parent #1 Parent #2

    POSH Auction

    March 8 & 9, 2013     		Information: Dianne Irwin
    dirwin@odea.org
    (206) 622-7151
    Coordinate Auction Events - Help organize event & activities
    Assist at Auction Events - Friday 6-9 PM
    Assist at Auction Events - Saturday 5-10 PM
    Cashier - Friday 5-10 PM, O'Dea Gym
    Cashier - Saturday 4-10 PM
    Certificates - Create certificates for auction items – (February-March)
    Clean-up at conclusion of Auction Events - Friday 9-10 PM
    Clean-up at conclusion of Auction Events - Saturday 9:30-10:30 PM
    Copy writing and editing - Prepare information for publicity or auction catalogue
    Data Entry - at O'Dea
    Data Entry - at auction Friday
    Data Entry - at Auction Saturday
    Decorations - For tables and facilities
    Display - Create visual enhancements for auction items - Friday 10AM-Noon
    Display - Create visual enhancements for auction items - Saturday 10AM-12PM
    Filipino Food - Preparation and serving - (February-March)
    Food and Beverages - Setup, serve food and beverages at the Friday Auction, 5-9 PM
    Gift Acquisitions - Assist with identifying or contacting individuals and businesses for auction items
    Inventory - Track auction items
    Office Assistance - Mailings, etc.
    Photographer at Auction Events - Friday
    Photographer at Auction Events - Saturday
    POSH-a-thon - Reminder calls to parents (Sunday in January, 4:00 – 7:00 PM at O'Dea)
    Posters - Create small display posters for auction items – (February-March)
    Raffle - Preparation of raffle tickets – (February)
    Raffle - Count proceeds – Feb-March (days)
    Registration of Auction Guests - Friday 5:30–9 PM
    Registration of Auction Guests - Saturday 4:30-7:30 PM
    Security - Thursday AM
    Security - Friday, day or evening
    Security - Saturday, day or evening
    Set-up - Thursday, 3-5 PM, O’Dea Gym
    Set-up - Friday 8:30–Noon, O’Dea Gym
    Set-up - Saturday 8:30AM–12PM
    Student Coordinators - Direct student volunteers at auction events - Friday
    Student Coordinators - Direct student volunteers at auction events - Saturday
    Truck - Friday AM, load/unload
    Truck - Saturday PM, load
    Truck - Sunday AM, unload
    Volunteer Coordinator
    Other Area of Interest or Expertise