• Volunteering at AACA

     
    We want all AACA families to support our community. In doing so, we ask for time, talent, and treasure. Volunteering is one of the best ways to give back and get involved in your children's education.
     
    Each family is required to perform 20 hours of service within the parish (school or church) community. Families with student-athletes are required to volunteer an additional 8 hours to support the athletics program. Should families opt out or volunteer less than the required 20 hours, a fee will be charged (as stated in our tuition policy). 

    In order to create the safest environment for our students and per guidelines set by the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for the Protection of Children and Youth, all volunteers must be screened before engaging with children. Though there are a few steps, AACA Administrative Assistant Connie Del Toral is available to help you throughout the process. 

    Anyone is welcome to volunteer at the events below:

     

    Gardening Help Needed

    Do you like working outside in nature? Cultivate your green thumb and AACA's Native Pollinator garden by becoming a garden volunteer. Responsibilities include garden clean up, planting days, general summer maintenance- and installing our irrigation system. People with garden experience are encouraged to help- but all volunteers will be trained. For more information please reach out to Becky Manuel, rmanuel@alphonsusacademy.org 

     

    Alphonsus Ambassador: Various dates/tasks throughout the school year

    Would you like to help welcome new families to AACA? You can be a greeter at Open Houses, assist with Marketing initiatives, or tell the greater Chicago community about our school through posting about your positive experience here at AACA. Email us for more information.

     

    Art and Soul

    Art and Soul is the school's largest and most visible fundraiser, and we need help pulling it off. Email Angela Kladis for more information.

     

    Mothers' Club: Various social and fundraising events throughout the year

    Our amazing Mother’s Club hosts several signature events such as Trunk or Treat, Secret Santa Shopping, and Ducky Derby. Volunteer requirements are necessary for some of these events. Reach out to Bridgette Wilkins for more information.

     

    Fathers' Club: Various events throughout the year

    Our active Fathers' Club provides fellowship while supporting the school. Reach out to co-presidents Brendan Gibney or Tim Heine to get involved!

     

    Mentor Families

    All new families are currently paired with a mentor family. If you are interested in mentoring for the 2024-25 school year, please contact Madeleine Durkin

     

     

    Volunteer Requirements are mandated for the student-facing opportunities below:

     

    Recess Helpers: Come and help watch students at recess. You are welcome to stay for one shift or the whole lunch/recess block!

     

    Blessings in a Backpack: Various dates throughout the school year

    This non-profit organization feeds school children who are fed through federal funding  and are at risk for going hungry on the weekends. You would help organize food, help our students pack food sacks and deliver the food to our partner school. Contact Silvi Lemmon for more details about volunteering silvi81@me.com

     

    Mystery Reader: Volunteers are accepted throughout the year.

    Come to school and surprise your K- 3rd Grade child as the Mystery Reader during Library class!

     

    Class Coordinators: Entries for 2023-24 have been collected.

    If you are interested in being a Classroom Coordinator for the 2024-25 school year look for an email with the sign up details that will be sent in late August 2024.