Volunteer!
How can you contribute?
The needs are great and the possibilities are almost endless. For most positions, there is no experience necessary and no special skills are required. Simply a willingness to help will qualify you for many jobs, ranging from a one-time to a weekly commitment. However, opportunities do exist for volunteers with special skills, interests, and backgrounds. Some opportunities require training which VIPS will provide.
A list of general needs--some available at all schools, others geared for elementary-age students--is followed by a brief description of some of our core volunteer programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following categories:
Other Volunteer Opportunities
VIPS Building Coordinators—critical to the smooth operation of volunteers in each school, the VIPS building coordinators help oversee and manage volunteers in each school. Usually working in teams, these individuals coordinate, schedule, and log volunteer hours. They act as the “eyes and ears” in the schools, helping to identify staff needs for volunteers and assisting the VIPS staff in the placement of volunteers. Building coordinators are provided with initial training and ongoing support in the form of regular meetings and communications.
2007-08 VIPS Building Coordinators by School
East Falmouth Elementary
(grades K-4)
(508) 548-1052
Kathy Ostrom
Patty O’Keefe
Lori Bianchi
Mullen-Hall Elementary
(grades K-4)
(508) 548-0220
Lyn Cenzalli
Lynn Briggs
North Falmouth Elementary
(grades K-4)
(508) 563-2334
Cathy Welch
Barbara "BJ"
Almeida
Diana Tashjian
Teaticket Elementary
(grades preK-4)
(508) 548-1550
Donna Randelman
Kelly Geist
Morse Pond School
(grades 5-6)
(508) 548-7300
Jenn Gonsalves
Tina Broderick
Lawrence School
(grades 7-8)
(508) 548-0606
Maria Jones
Michele Lino
Falmouth High School
(508) 540-2200
Janice Forester
Lauren Powers
Ursula Bohnenberger
VIPS Program Leaders—As key members of the VIPS team, program leaders manage and provide support for existing VIPS programs or work with VIPS staff to design and set up new programs to fill school/faculty/student needs. Have an idea for a program? VIPS would love to hear from you!
VIPS Board of Advisors—In addition to the generous support VIPS receives from the school budget, the VIPS board of advisors is responsible for raising a substantial share of the VIPS operating budget. Major fundraisers include the annual golf tournament and the Feasts of Falmouth and Beyond, along with smaller events. VIPS is always in need of event and program sponsors, as well as donations of raffle items and prizes.