Norfolk Academy 1728

Acquisitions: (2-3 weeks early fall) – Solicit returning and new auction items.  We will provide committee members with a list of returning items.  We ask the acquisitions committee to help contact new prospects.

Auction Book Authors: (2 weeks in early October) – Committee members proof the auction book before delivering to the printer and placing online.

Auction Book Editors: (2 weeks in late September) – Committee members write package entries for the auction book and online auction. Creative writing is encouraged.

Bar Cashiers: (Night of event) – Bar Cashiers tend bar for a 1 hour shift during the night of the event.  15-20 people needed.

Checkout: (Night of event) – Committee assists during the closing of silent, super silent and live sections of the night.  Members will work a 1 hour shift.

Class Baskets: (2-3 weeks in late September/early October) – Committee Members will be assigned to each classroom in the Lower School grades 1-6 to help coordinate the class basket.  The theme is assigned by the co-chairs to each class.

Class Projects: (2-3 weeks in October) - Committee Members will be assigned to each classroom in the Lower School grades 1-6 to help coordinate the class project.  The theme is developed by each grade.  We will have one project per 1st grade class and one project per grades 2-5.

Clean Up: (Night of event) – Committee members with help with the clean up of the Pavilion 1-2 hours post event.  Examples include moving of auction items, breakdown of tables, collection of linens and rentals.

Decorations: (2-3 weeks in late October and week leading up to the event) – Committee members will be the creative team for the event.  Creativity and logistics to include ordering of rentals are required from these committee members.

Hospitality: (2-3 weeks in late October, week leading up to the event and night of event) – Committee handles the table reservations, online payments, check/cash payments, event day packets, and greeting participants during the night of the event.  Microsoft Excel experience is helpful.

Online Auction: (2-3 weeks in late September and early October) – Committee handles all aspects of the online auction.  Creative writing and use of the Cmarket software is required. 

Set Up: (2-3 weeks leading up to the event) – Committee is in charge of the set up of the Pavilion to include dinner table placement, auction item sections and bar setup.  5-10 people needed.

Student Art Contest: (2-3 Weeks in Early in September and week leading up to the event) – Plan and execute a student art contest for students related to the theme.  Committee will choose the theme, medium, and organize the contest to be held in late September.  Committee will decorate the Pavilion with the art work during the week leading up to the event.

Underwriting: (July-October) – Committee will help find new underwriting prospects and will assist in the follow up of all “asks.” 

Bind together student or school-related publications using a binding machine and plastic ring binders. The work is easy and simple. Volunteers are needed for several hours, half-days, or full-days.

Volunteers are needed to work either the morning shift (8:00am-12pm), the afternoon shift (12:00pm-4:00pm) or to be an emergency fill-in. Duties include cashiering, re-stocking and general straightening. No retail experience necessary.

Serve as host/hostess for Admissions Open House or other special occasions. Responsibilities can include evenings or weekend events.

Batten library (Upper School) needs volunteers to assist with daily tasks such as shelving, book and magazine processing, as well as special tasks such as inventory or project development. Volunteers donate a morning or afternoon each week.

For more information about volunteer opportunities in either library, call Barbara Burns (461-2223, ext. 5373) in the Lower School or Judy Hedrick (461-2223 ext. 5430) in the Upper School.

Assist with tasks required to make the Lower School Author Visit a success. A separate mailing will follow with more detailed information and specific areas of volunteer need.

The Upper School Red Cross Club sponsors three blood drives during the school year. Donors include students, parents, and faculty. A parent volunteer is needed to help with the check-in process. Blood drives run during the school day. It is a satisfying way to help the students at NA and make a difference in the lives of people in our community.