Volunteer Opportunities

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

Responsibilities include:

• Attending the Class Representative two-hour orientation (online or in-person) 
• Attending at least one annual Parents’ Association meeting
• Building community by organizing two grade-level gatherings or socials for parents/caregivers during the year
• Communicating class-specific information within your grade
• Volunteering for and encouraging participation in events sponsored Parents’ Association

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.

• Coordinating activities, volunteers, and food trucks with the Advancement Office 
• Managing volunteer outreach and communication to parents
• Providing on-site support during the event to ensure smooth operations
• Sharing a list of volunteers to the Advancement Office
• Thanking volunteers after the event

The Parents’ Association Service Committee brings parents and caregivers together to support and promote school service initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Driving or chaperoning students program sites
• Leading service projects such as a the Thanksgiving basket drive, clothing drives, and partnerships with local non-profits
• Providing a list of volunteers to the Advancement Office

On Friday, March 6, 2026, parents and caregivers will host a drop-in breakfast in the Blue Room to thank our faculty and staff. Guests may sit and enjoy or grab coffee and a snack to go. A parent committee provides decorations, coordinates food donations, and manages logistics.

Committee Responsibilities include:

• Partnering with the Advancement Office to create and send invitations
• Organizing food donations from parents
• Managing sign-ups for food, volunteer servers, and raffle items
• Sending thank-you emails to volunteers

Parents of Independent Schools Network (PIN) virtually meet four-five times throughout the year to discuss various topics pertaining to independent schools. PIN Representatives attend meetings via Zoom and take notes. The notes are shared with the Development Office and uploaded by the School to the Parent Resources tab on the website.

PIN Reps serve as the conduit among the diverse school communities. At PIN meetings, Reps share information relating to non-academic issues, listen to speakers and panels, and participate in discussion groups. PIN Reps send meeting recaps to the Parents’ Association for Class Reps to distribute to families. Each year, there are one or two parent representatives from both the Upper School and the Middle School.

The primary goals of PIN are:

• Improve the quality of non-academic life at our member schools through the exchange of information
• Actively encourage representatives to work closely with their schools’ parent organizations

To achieve our goals, we at PIN:

• Present and discuss topics of mutual concern
• Share ideas and practices which have benefited member schools and their students
• Sponsor educational events and provide useful information for our community
• Support and foster PIN member schools’ community service programs
• Encourage each representative to disseminate ideas and information learned from the PIN meetings

Member schools pay dues for membership in one or both of our two divisions. These dues cover the administrative costs of running PIN.

The views and opinions expressed by our member schools, speakers and providers do not necessarily reflect those of PIN, Inc.

Visit the PIN website

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!