“Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”
-Elizabeth Andrews

St. Michael School (SMS) has a very extensive Parent Volunteer Program. The one thing we all have in common is the fact that our children go to a Catholic school and St. Michael has been building tomorrow’s leaders for over 100 years. The community we create gives our children an experience that can’t be found outside of the Catholic school environment and we are very proud of that.

There are three primary reasons why we all need to volunteer:

1. It is mandatory for each family to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours before the end of the school year.
2. Volunteer involvement equals stronger events and programs and this added strength turns into more revenue or support directly impacting your children.
3. Because it’s what we need to teach our children. We are stewards of the Catholic community and our children will grow up following our lead.

Click on the Volunteer Guidelines link for more details regarding volunteering at the school.

The Oakland Diocesan Safe Environment for Children Project has been implemented in all Parishes and Catholic schools. All parish and parish school volunteers are required to complete an online training session (www.shieldthevulnerable.org) on child abuse and child safety issues every three (3) years, comply with all guidelines regarding the Safe Environment for Children Project, and submit to a Megan’s Law screening which checks school volunteer rosters against law enforcement’s list of registered sex offenders. Parish personnel, school staff members, and parents work together to make the parish and school environment as safe as possible.

If you have questions about volunteering or cannot sign up in the School Office during normal business hours, please contact Vanessa Gallo, Event Volunteer Coordinator, at vanessa@gallocommunications.com.