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   YOU ARE HERE: HOW CAN I SUPPORT LINDEN? Volunteering

We are currently reorganizing the structure of our parent volunteer committees. Stay tuned for further information. If you are interested in serving on a committee in the future, please see our Parent Volunteer section. Click here for more information.

We encourage Linden friends and community members to volunteer their time and expertise in the following ways:

Financial:

  • Contribute to, and assist with, our Annual Giving Fund efforts;
  • Identify and introduce potential donors who may be willing to make a major gift to the school;
  • Write to, and approach, local businesses about donating products to the school (e.g. books, playground equipment, gardening supplies, furniture, computers); or
  • Coordinate fundraising events for the Linden community (e.g. raffles, silent auctions).

Recruitment & Publicity:

  • Introduce a new family to the school;
  • Identify venues and opportunities for Linden to hold information sessions for new families;
  • Volunteer as an ambassador for Linden or speak at our promotional events (e.g. open houses, school fairs); or
  • Distribute our promotional materials in your neighbourhood, daycare centres and feeder schools.

Programming & Special Events

  • Organize school events such as Career Day or Take Your Daughter to Work Day;
  • Host grade nine Linden students on Take Your Daughter to Work Day;
  • Speak at Linden special events, such as International Women's Day or Career Day;
  • Lead educational workshops for your daughter's class or professional development workshops for the faculty;
  • Volunteer in our Library; or
  • Supervise a class field trip.

Professional Services

  • We are looking for individuals with expertise in the following areas that would be willing to donate their time to share their knowledge with us: financial/fundraising, publicity/media, legal assistance/advice, building maintenance, etc.
To volunteer, please email: Gloria Gauthier at reception@lindenschool.ca.
 
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