WHS Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Wellesley High School needs you. Be a part of the action and volunteer! Regardless of whether you can share a lot of your time or just a little, there is a way for you to get involved! Volunteering is a great way to support our students and our school while meaningfully engaging with others in our community.
We currently have a few open committee chair positions, listed below. In addition, we always welcome volunteers to become involved with our school-wide committees, also listed. Complete our volunteer form at the bottom of this page, or reach out to the committee chairs.
Class Activities: Volunteers chaperone or supply food & beverage for various grade level social events.
9th Grade Class Activities Chair: Jennifer O'Shea
10th Grade Class Activities Chair: Melinda Arias-Voci
11th Grade Class Activities Chair: Anne Horn
12th Grade Class Activities Chair: Eunice Groark
Community Hospitality: Volunteers assist with the Welcome Coffee, Back to School Night, and Seminar Day. Contacts: Lisa Collins or Johanna Murray
Faculty Appreciation: This committee plans and implements the four major teacher social events of the year. Volunteers staff or supply food for these events. Many volunteers keep the load light for all!
Contact: Lisa Fico
Faculty Monthly Meetings: Support our school’s faculty by providing food and drinks for the Faculty Monthly Meetings, usually held the second Thursday of the month. Volunteers contribute as often as is convenient at the volunteers’ discretion. Many hands make light work. Volunteers receive a sign-up genius one week prior to the event, and then must drop off their chosen item at WHS by 2pm of the specified day.
Contacts: Susan Calcio and Susan Bannon
New Parent Ambassador Program: Working with the Guidance Department, the goal is to help new families become familiar with the WHS community as well as school practices, policies and procedures.
Contact: PTSO President Sarah Laybourn
Landscaping Committee: Green thumbs not required! Landscaping volunteers make a difference beautifying WHS. Whatever you can do, from small jobs to larger ones, it will be appreciated!
Contact: Kate Staehly
Library Liaison: Volunteers assist with various projects and events in the Library as needed. The liaison will reach out when help is requested and will coordinate dates and times with librarians and volunteers.
Contact: Linda Messore
Nominating Committee: Help recruit volunteers and find opportunities for parents who want to get involved. The majority of activity occurs between March and June each school year.
Contacts: Marisa Gandler and Stefanie Albertson
Challenge Success: Help bring joy to our students! Volunteers needed for easy “show up and support” events. Contact: Chris Cavallerano
For further information about PTSO Volunteer Opportunities, please contact our PTSO Volunteer Coordinator: Susan McCormack