Parent Volunteering

At Far Hills Country Day School, we believe that our community thrives when parents are actively involved. Volunteering is a fantastic way to contribute to the school's vibrant culture, meet other parents, and support our students and faculty.

Be Part of the Community

Volunteering helps you connect with other parents and become an integral part of the Far Hills family.

Flexible Opportunities

Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert, have a little time or a lot, we have volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule and interests.

Make a Difference

Your contributions help enhance the educational experience for all students and support the dedicated faculty and staff at Far Hills.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Whether you have an hour to spare or can commit to a long-term project, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. Below, you will find an overview of our volunteer opportunities for the 2024-25 school year.

Long-Term Commitments (One School Year)
Short-Term Commitments (A Few Hours to One School Year)

Long-Term Commitments (One School Year)

Annual Fund Ambassador: Help secure support for the school’s largest fundraiser, ensuring tuition remains competitive.
Class Parent: Assist teachers with special events, activities, and field trips, and serve as a communication link with other families.
Parents Committee: Build community spirit, assist the Administration and Board of Trustees, and participate in school functions.
Parent Ambassador: Welcome and support newly admitted families, helping them integrate into the Far Hills community.

Short-Term Commitments (A Few Hours to One School Year)

Archiving: Preserve school history by sorting and cataloging memorabilia.
Book Fair: Assist with setting up, handling transactions, and helping parents and children find books.
Community Service: Help execute service projects, such as food and clothing drives.
Falcon Dads’ Club: Participate in social and support activities for Far Hills dads.
Falcon’s Find School Store and Swap Shop: Run the school store and manage the swap shop for gently used dress code items.
Far Hills Presents and Gala Committee: Help organize and run these significant school events.
Golf and Pickleball Classic Committee: Assist with the annual golf and pickleball outing to raise funds for the school.
Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day: Welcome visitors and assist with the day’s activities.
Guest Speaker: Share your expertise in your child’s classroom.
Marketing and Communications Volunteer: Use your skills in writing, photography, social media, or graphic design to support school marketing efforts.
Office/Clerical/Mailing Volunteer: Help with clerical tasks in the Main Office and Engagement and Philanthropy Office.
Performing Arts Volunteer: Support the Upper School Musical with costumes, makeup, sets, and backstage tasks.
Student Raffle: Secure and wrap prizes, and assist with raffle ticket distribution.
Teacher Appreciation: Plan and execute activities to show appreciation for the faculty and staff.

How to Get Involved

After reviewing the opportunities, please visit our Parent Resource Board to express your interest. You’re not committing to anything by expressing interest; you're simply letting us know what types of activities appeal to you.

Thank you for your dedication and involvement in the Far Hills community. Together, we can make the 2024-25 school year extraordinary!

For more information, please contact:

Tom Evans, Director of Development tevans@fhcds.org

Helen Plummer, Chair, 2024-25 Parents Committee helenplummer8@gmail.com

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