Volunteer Opportunities for the 2024-2025 School Year--BEING UPDATED BY KIM

2024-2025 is the Year to Volunteer!

We all love our Duffy community and the things it has to offer...from family events like the Duffy Spirit Dance and the Duffy Fair to Teacher Appreciation Week and the Duffy Garden. All of these amazing events take a village to execute; please come be part of the village! The Duffy PTO is a small group in need new faces and new energy to help keep these events up and running. Please consider signing up for at least one volunteer opportunity this year.

Two Important Notes: 

1. If you were on a committee this past school year and want to be on that committee again, you need to sign up again here. 

2. Please consider signing up as an Event Coordinator. We'll put you in touch with the person who previously handled the event and share their Event Report with all the details of what needs to be done.

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Questions? Email PTO Volunteer Coordinator, Kim Molinaro, at kimmolinaro@gmail.com.


Positions (2/23 filled)

Vice President Signed Up: 0 / 2

This can be a one- or two-person position. The VP (or VPs) shadows the President during the upcoming school year with the goal of taking over as President or Co-Presidents in 2024-2025. This is a great way to meet people and get a behind-the-scenes look at all things Duffy! Please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com.
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Treasurer Elect Signed Up: 0 / 1

Are you organized, good with budgeting and skilled in Excel? The Treasurer Elect shadows our current Treasurer for the upcoming school year with the goal of serving as Treasurer in 2024-2025. No prior accounting experience needed! Please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com.
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Welcome Wagon/Welcome Back Social (Family Events) Signed Up: 0 / 5

Arrange pizza dinner for Kindergarten and other new Duffy families and ice cream for returning families. This popular event is typically held outside in September from 5pm-7pm. A coordinator for this event is needed; if interested, please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com.
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Harvest Hunt (Family Events) Signed Up: 5 / 5

EVENT CHAIR IN PLACE. Help the chair plan and organize this outdoor scavenger hunt for all students, including ordering prizes, helping to set up and break down on Harvest Hunt day(s) and assist as needed. This event is held during school hours, typically in October.

Duffy Spirit Dance (Family Events) Signed Up: 0 / 10

EVENT CHAIRS IN PLACE. Help the event chairs plan this fun dance in the Duffy gym complete with a DJ and his dancers.
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Duffy Fair (Family Events) Signed Up: 4 / 20

Help plan and organize the Duffy Fair held in June. Plan activities and music for the event as well as secure food options and supplies. Acquire any permits needed from the town. A coordinator for this event is needed; if interested, please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com
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Field Day (Family Events) Signed Up: 6 / 20

Help PE teacher with set up and take down on field days and assist as needed. This event is held during school hours, typically in June. An event coordinator is needed; please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com.
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Yardgoats Game (Family Events) Signed Up: 3 / 3

Volunteers needed to secure group tickets to the game, communicate on how to purchase tickets, then sort tickets so they can be given to Duffy families. Game usually takes place in the Spring. A coordinator for this event is needed; if interested, please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com

Parent's Night Out Committee (Fundraising) Signed Up: 0 / 20

EVENT CHAIRS IN PLACE. Help the chairs plan and organize the annual Parent's Night Out which typically includes a virtual auction on Auctria and an in-person happy hour at a local brewery.
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Spiritwear (Fundraising) Signed Up: 0 / 5

Help plan and organize the Duffy clothing sale in the fall and spring. Pick styles to be offered, communicate to families on how to order, and facilitate the delivery of orders. A coordinator for this event is needed; if interested, please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com.
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Conference Weeks (Staff Appreciation) Signed Up: 2 / 5

Help plan, collect or deliver snacks and meals for our teachers during Conference Week, taking place in November & March. Most of the planning is done from home - volunteers deliver donated food to the school and set up / break down the Staff Room. A coordinator for this event is needed; if interested, please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com
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Welcome Back Teacher Luncheon (Staff Appreciation) Signed Up: 2 / 5

Help plan and execute a lunch for the teachers held on Monday of the first week back to school!
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Holiday Coffee Cart (Staff Appreciation) Signed Up: 4 / 6

EVENT CHAIR IN PLACE. Help spread holiday cheer to our teachers! Have holiday cards made and stuff envelopes with gift cards. Arrange for food, coffee and hot cocoa. Help roll the cart around from classroom to classroom to distribute.
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Teacher Appreciation Week (Staff Appreciation) Signed Up: 0 / 5

Help plan and organize refreshments and gifts for staff during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. A coordinator for this event is needed; if interested, please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com
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Staff Appreciation Week (Staff Appreciation) Signed Up: 0 / 10

Plan snacks/small gifts to show the Duffy admins, nurse and custodians our thanks during one week in the school year. A committee coordinator is needed for this event; please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com.
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Kindergarten Registration (School Service) Signed Up: 2 / 5

Provide assistance to school administration during the Spring Kindergarten registration process. Attend screening days, hand out materials and organize refreshments. A coordinator for this event is needed; if interested, please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com.
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EDI Committee (Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion) Signed Up: 6 / 10

Help plan and organize equitable and inclusive activities for our diverse community. A committee coordinator is needed; if interested, please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com.
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Duffy Garden & Beautification (School Service) Signed Up: 3 / 20

EVENT CHAIR IN PLACE. Help the chair maintain and beautify garden, outdoor classroom area and front of school grounds. This is an ongoing opportunity that can be done in your free time, including during recess so students can join in!
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Farmer's Markets (General) Signed Up: 2 / 5

Help plan and organize the Duffy Farmers Markets, typically held in Fall and Spring. A coordinator for this event is needed; if interested, please email Kim Molinaro at kimmolinaro@gmail.com
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Library Volunteers (School Service) Signed Up: 8 / 35

COMMITTEE CHAIR IN PLACE. Help put away and check out books in the library during the school day! A great way to sneak a peek at your child's class.
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Recess Activity Volunteers (General) Signed Up: 2 / 6

EVENT CHAIRS IN PLACE (Mrs. Laverty and Ms. Kiely). Bring a fun activity to recess for small groups of students to rotate in and out of! Dance to music, weed or use magnifying glasses in the garden, hula hoop...whatever your passion or idea! This is an opportunity to add a diversity of activities to recess. Could be a regularly scheduled activity or a pop-up!
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Recess Running Club (General) Signed Up: 3 / 4

EVENT CHAIRS IN PLACE (Mrs. Laverty and Ms. Kiely). Volunteers needed to run a running club (supplies provided by Duffy) one or more days a week during recess. The kids earn charms--they love this!
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5th Grade Fun Day (5th Grade Events) Signed Up: 1 / 10

Help the Fifth Grade chairs secure an off-site venue as well as plan and coordinate food and beverages for Fun Day in the spring.
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