Volunteer

The Annual Fund consists of unrestricted charitable financial contributions to the school. Tuition income does not cover the cost of operating any independent school and GSB counts on additional gifts from parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends to help support its programs. The GSB Fund committee works with the school’s Office of Institutional Advancement to contact parents throughout the year through phonathons, letters, and personal solicitations.

Arts volunteers provide support primarily for the Upper School drama department productions, band concerts, and chorale performances, as well as student art shows. Volunteers are needed to help organize the choral music library in the Chapel, assist with set construction, paint and decorate the set, and sew costumes for the theatrical productions. Baking for performances and art show is also needed.

The Athletic Booster Club is a fund- and spirit-raising organization that benefits our student-athletes. Your support is welcomed in the form of an annually renewable membership, and in various volunteer opportunities such as becoming a team parent in the Upper and Middle Schools, helping with concessions at Cox Lodge and in the Athletic Center, decorating for Homecoming/Family Day and "Spirit" days throughout the year, and helping during Lower School events.

Breakfast volunteers organize the Parents’ Association Welcome Breakfast and the Year End Breakfast. This includes choosing the theme, decorations, invitations, registration, and menu selection for these events.

The Care Network is a group of parents that sends personal notes of congratulations, encouragement, or consolation, and offers meals or support to GSB families who may need assistance for a period of time.

The Fashion Event is held off-campus each year, featuring a runway presentation of fashions, boutique vendors, themed baskets, and lunch. It is a day of fashion, friends, fun, and gift shopping! Volunteers help wrap and set up basket donations and sometimes help with table decorations and assembling "swag bags."

General volunteers help the Parents' Association committees during the year with mailings, setup, and tasks ranging from mailings to baking for various school functions and events. There are many opportunities for volunteers, and flexible schedules are available.

The Annual Auction is our school's largest and best-attended GSB community event! The auction has something for everyone including live and silent auction. Proceeds support GSB's annual fund. Join friends for an enjoyable evening!

Homecoming / Family Day offers a day filled with rides, games, and activities geared to students of all ages and their families. A picnic lunch is available to all who attend. The GSB Knights have a full slate of athletic competitions throughout the day. The day of, volunteers help at the Pumpkin Patch and at the Wheel of Teachers for 30-minute time slots from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Perhaps you have a skill, talent, or interest from which we can benefit? Connections to donation items or to the arts, athletic, and entertainment industries? Please provide us with the details in the comments section of the volunteer form.