2008-2009 Volunteer Opportunities

If interested in becoming a volunteer please download a Volunteer Opportunities form.


Art Enrichment

Chairs: Stacy Moseley

Volunteers spend one hour per month (Oct., Nov. , Jan. through May) showing famous artwork in the classrooms. Volunteers pick up artwork each month at an instructional program at the Cummer Museum. Volunteers do not have to have a formal background in art...just an interest!

Campus Beautification

Chairs: Annie Goldfield

Working with school staff, this committee keeps RPDS campus looking its best. They coordinate campus workdays as needed.

60th Celebration

Chairs: Missy Boney, Stacy Moseley and Dori Walton (Co-Chairs), Brian Roes (Musical Chair)

There are two fund-raising events dedicated to celebrating Riverside’s 60th birthday.  Psychedelic Sweets is a casual dessert/dance party on November 14th at the Garden Club.  Take a Bow is a student performance on February 14th at the Florida Theatre.  Committee members are needed to help with reservations, ticketing, operations, underwriting, ad sales, and decorations.

Class Pictures

Chairs: Barbara Sanchez-Salazar

Volunteers assist the photographers and teachers on class picture day.

Dad’s Club

Chairs: Ken Mattiace

This committee of RPDS dads works on projects for school enhancement and also initiates and plans a special Dad’s Club project.

Eye Screening

Chairs: Katherine Hickinbotham

Volunteers assist in this one-day eye screening for RPDS students held at the school in the fall.

Faculty and Staff Appreciation

Chairs: Mary Chupp

This committee hosts a breakfast or luncheon the week prior to the opening of school and after school closes for the faculty and staff. It also attends to the needs of the faculty and staff lounges.

Field Day

Chairs: Elizabeth Edge

Volunteers are needed to staff the spring Field Day games in coordination with the physical education coaches.

ELC Field Day

Chairs: Donna Smith

Volunteers are needed to help plan and staff the spring ELC Field Day games.

Gift Wrap Sale

Chairs: Amy Beaver

Volunteers are needed to help organize and distribute gift-wrap orders for one day in mid October.

Graduation Reception

Chairs: Kendra McCrary

A committee of fifth grade parents plan, prepare and host the Graduation Reception on Friday, May 29th in Kissling Hall held after RPDS graduation.

Homeroom Parents Coordinator

Chairs: Denise Hudmon

Parents work with their child’s classroom teacher to assist in planning and implementing class parties and events. They also help coordinate volunteers for field trips.

Library Aides

Chairs: Barbara DeWitt

Volunteers assist in the Media Center one morning a month.

New Parents Welcome Committee

Chairs: Rebecca Myers

Committee Members help new RPDS families feel comfortable with the school. They are also linked with a new family to help them get to know the school and other parents.

Welcome Back Ice Cream Social

Chairs: Wendy Lovett

The committee plans and coordinates the back-to-school Ice Cream Social and Classroom Open House on Sunday, August 17th.

Octoberfest

Chairs: Bonnie Verlander

On Friday evening, October 10th, RPDS students, parents and guests will gather at the school for an old fashioned carnival complete with games, food and entertainment. Volunteers are needed to staff games, sell tickets and decorate for the event.  Food will be provided by Moe’s.

Parents in Touch

Chairs: Corrine Sharpe

Parents in Touch meet the first Thursday of each month following the RPDS Chapel service. At the beginning of the year, prayer cards containing the students, faculty or staff names are given to each member of the group.

Scholarship Spagetti Dinner

Chairs: Susan Watson

Volunteers are needed one evening to help set-up and serve the dinner at the January Open House. Proceeds from this dinner go to support RPDS financial aid.

Sixth Grade Lunch Project

Chairs: Robin Virtue

Sixth grade parent volunteers are needed to distribute school lunches one Monday each month. The Monday lunch program raises money for special 6th grade activities.

Social Events

Chairs: Susannah Doherty

Volunteers on this committee bake and serve refreshments for special events such as Grandparent’s Day in November and Open House in January.