Volunteer Opportunities - Newton Country Day School

Class Representatives

Class Representatives serve as liaisons between their child's grade and the Parents’ Association, helping to share information and foster community building. Most classes have two to four representatives, depending on size, and they typically serve two-year terms.
Responsibilities include:

Attending the Class Representative orientation (in person or online if offered)
Attending at least one annual Parents’ Association meeting
Building community by organizing three grade-level gatherings or socials for parents/caregivers during the year, such as morning coffees and at least one evening social
Communicating class-specific information within your grade
Volunteering for and encouraging participation in events sponsored the Parents’ Association

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Breakfast

Each spring, to show appreciation to our faculty and staff, parents and caregivers host a drop-in breakfast in the Blue Room. Faculty and staff may sit and enjoy breakfast or grab coffee and a snack to go. A parent committee provides decorations, coordinates food donations, and manages logistics. A sign up genius goes out for day-of volunteers.

Committee Responsibilities include:

Partnering with the Advancement Office to create and send invitations
Organizing food donations from parents
Managing signups for food, volunteer servers, and raffle items

Homecoming

Homecoming is a joyous day for students, families, friends, and alumnae to come together in celebration of our school community. Bring your school spirit and join us to connect, celebrate, and cheer on our school’s Upper and Middle School games played throughout the day.

The Homecoming Committee is composed of parents and caregivers from across both the Middle and Upper Schools who, in partnership with the Advancement Office, help bring this special tradition to life.

Committee responsibilities include:

Organizing activities, communications, and logistics
Coordinating catering and food trucks with the Advancement Office
Creating spirit and enthusiasm with school spirit tables and decorations
Managing volunteer outreach and coordination to parents
Providing on-site support during the event to ensure smooth operations

Parents of Independent School Network (PIN)

Parents of Independent Schools Network (PIN) facilitates communication, promotes parental networking and awareness, and provides programs to our New England area member school communities. Each year, there are parent representatives from both the Upper School and the Middle School who serve as PIN Representatives.

PIN Representatives responsibilities include:

Coordinate with other PIN Reps to attend meetings via Zoom
Take any pertinent information back to the PA Board and Advancement Office
Support and foster PIN member schools’ community service programs
Coordinate Newton Country Day’s students' Community Service Awards applications

Visit the PIN website

Service Committee

Annual Fund Volunteer

Your support is essential to helping Newton Country Day thrive every day. The Fund for Newton Country Day – our Annual Fund and the foundation of our school’s mission – provides critical resources for the people, programs, and facilities that define a Newton Country Day education. By volunteering, you not only demonstrate your own commitment but also inspire fellow parents to give, strengthening the school for every student. For more information contact Kay McMahon, Director of the Annual Fund and Gift Officer, at kmcmahon@newtonSH.org or (617) 559-4711.

Admission Ambassadors and Volunteers

Each year on the first Sunday in November, Open House relies on parent and caregiver volunteers to welcome prospective families. Volunteers assist with registration, greet families along tour routes, and usher in the chapel and theatre. Prospective families value the opportunity to meet current parents who can share their experiences of the admission process. Volunteers also support other admission events throughout the year and make congratulatory phone calls to accepted families each spring. To volunteer, please contact the Admission Office.

Host a Senior Project

Help Wanted: Host a Senior for an Unpaid, In-Person Internship or Job Shadow

We are seeking alumni, parents, and former parents to host our senior students for an unpaid, in-person internship or job shadowing experience from April 27 to May 22. This is part of our Senior Project initiative, which aims to provide students with real-world experience, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional development.

Students are expected to work approximately 100 total hours over the course of the month, gaining hands-on experience in a professional setting. The Senior Project is designed to:

Help students apply their academic knowledge in a real-world environment
Develop essential career skills and gain insights into various industries
Explore potential career paths and determine fields of interest for college

As part of the experience, students will focus on a purpose-based question, allowing them to critically explore how their skills and interests can have a meaningful impact on the world. This unique opportunity not only supports our mission of educating the whole child but also fosters personal growth, social awareness, and intellectual values, inspiring our students to make a difference.
By hosting a senior, you play a key role in their personal and professional development, helping them explore potential career options and guiding them toward future success. We are seeking hosts from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Whether through a full internship or a job shadowing opportunity, your involvement can make a lasting impact.

If you’re interested in providing this valuable experience for one of our seniors, please contact Laura Baines-Walsh (LBainesWalsh@newtonSH.org).

Thank you for helping shape the next generation of leaders!