September 2008 - Volunteer Bulletin

Current Ben Franklin High School Volunteer Opportunities

Parents, it is time to get involved in your child's school, Ben Franklin needs your help! We plan to email this volunteer opportunity listing once a month. Please volunteer your time, and if you are a teacher or parent needing volunteer assistance, email me your needs and I'll include it next month!

Judy Zanchi, BFHS Volunteer Chairperson

Back to School Dance Chaperones

The dance will be held in the school's gym on Saturday, September 20th from 7:00 - 11:00 PM. We need parents to work two shifts: 6:30pm-9pm or 9pm-11:30pm

Even if you can't help chaperone, please encourage your student to attend the dance! Email gzanc@bellsouth.net if you can help out.

College Night Volunteers

Ben Franklin will be hosting approximately 100 colleges at our annual College Night, which is from 6pm to 8pm on September 29. We need parent volunteers to work 1-hour shifts before, during, and after the fair. If you would like to help out, please contact Kathy Robison at 913-2688 or Joyce Chawla at 494-4678. Or email to k.robison@cox.net

Admissions Open House

Positions Available: Greeters, sign in folks, and Franklin Parent representative to visit with new families -several needed.

Date: Monday, November 3 Time: 6-8pm (Volunteers needed at 4:00 to help prepare)

Description of event: Great fun, the atmosphere is that of a party, spotlight is on students and teachers, hundreds of visitors to the school.
It's a great night to showcase Franklin!

Contact: Lynn Jenkins - 286-2610

Phone Callers

Make calls to invite parents to join Ben Franklin High School Association.  Contact Maria Kay at mkaypt@aol.com

Vacant Board Positions

Hospitality Chair-Plan w/committee, create, budget, order/prepare/serve food for staff and school community events. Some specific dates established (First day for teachers, Open House for parents, Admissions Open house, Pre-registration for new families, December teacher luncheon, End of Year teacher luncheon, graduation reception), coordinate with front office, and attend monthly meetings.

We also need:

  • School Board Liaison
  • Student Support
  • Transportation
  • VP Development

Contact Dennis Kay, Board President or Judy Zanchi, Volunteer Chair

 

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