Support
Volunteers
Looking for ways to get involved?
We consider our dedicated group of volunteers as one of our greatest assets. The Parish School depends on volunteers—whether parents, alumni, high school/college students or community organizations—for the success of events and programs. There are a number of ways for families and friends to get involved throughout the year.
Sign up for a volunteer position via Signup.com or email advancement@parishschool.org for more information.
Parish PTO
Welcome! We are thrilled about the upcoming school year and we hope you are too. As parents of current Parish students, you are already a member of the Parish PTO. There are plenty of fun events planned and lots of ways that parents can get involved. Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet people and your efforts will help the families, teachers and students find success at The Parish School.
PTO meetings are typically held on the first Friday of each month at 11 a.m. We would love to welcome and get to know you.
We are always available to answer questions, so please feel free to email us anytime.
Looking forward to an incredible year,
Marie Clark
2024-25 PTO President
Fall 2024 Volunteer Opportunities
Fall Family Garden Day
Saturday, September 21
Event & volunteer time: 9am-12pm
Volunteers help clean, prune and trim various plants, bushes and flower gardens for fruit and vegetable planting. Volunteers may bring shovels, chainsaws, loppers, pruning shears, garden gloves.
Poinsettia Fundraiser Deliveries
Tuesday, December 3
Volunteer time: approximately 9:30am-3pm (you do not have to work the entire shift, any hours are appreciated!)
Contact jstraker@parishschool.org for more information.
Spring 2025 Volunteer Opportunities
The Parish School Gala
Saturday, February 8
Event time: 6pm-midnight
The Ballroom at Bayou Place, 500 Texas St.
Event is held in the evening with opportunities to assist with event set-up the morning of the gala. Additionally, there are opportunities to help at the event with registration, online auction and event breakdown. There will be training before the event starts for volunteers.
Spring Family Garden Day
Saturday, March 1
Event & volunteer time: 9 a.m.-noon
The Parish School
Help clean, prune and trim various plants, bushes and flower gardens for fruit and vegetable planting. Volunteers may bring shovels, chainsaws, loppers, pruning shears and garden gloves, etc.
Year-Round Opportunities
Grandparents’ Garden Group
Do you enjoy digging in the dirt, planting flowers or watering plants? Or are you just looking to get more involved at The Parish School? Join the Parish Grandparents’ Garden Group. Whether you’re a master gardener or a novice looking to learn, we’d love to have you! This team meets throughout the year to keep Parish’s many gardens growing, and this year, we’re including your grandchild in the fun! If interested in joining, contact Terri Garth at tgarth@parishschool.org.
Uniform Exchange
Sift through and organize donated Parish School uniforms for our “Uniform Exchange” program.
Room Parent
Volunteer to be a liaison between the Parish PTO and the families of your classroom.
Office Support
Assist with tasks such as data input, answering phones, bulk mailings and other duties.
Library
Volunteer to help the Library Chair and our Librarian, Jill Wood, by sorting through returned books and general library organization.