Volunteering 

Chesterfield Day School embraces parents and families as partners in their child's education. We welcome parents into the classrooms and the school for a variety of engaging volunteer opportunities. Parents and grandparents support and enhance our program by being an active presence in the life of the school. Below we include a list of examples of volunteer opportunities that are available to family members of our students.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities

Preschool 

Reading Parents
Project Parents (cultural studies)
Preschool Field Day
Room Representatives (event planning, volunteer management)
In-House Field Trip Assistants (Zoo, Science Center, Magic House)

Kindergarten/1^st Grade

Listening Partners
Scrapbooking Partners
Skating Days Volunteers
Field Trip Chaperones
Fantastic Friday Volunteers
Room Representatives  (event planning, volunteer management)
In-House Field Trip Assistants (Zoo, Science Center, Magic House)

2^nd/3^rd Grade

Math Parent Partners
Writing Project Partners
Field Trip Chaperones
Room Representatives  (event planning, volunteer management)

4^th/5^th/6^th Grade

Room Representatives (Genealogy breakfast, philanthropy luncheon, assist with 6th grade school fundraising activities, 6th grade play and graduation support and planning)
Field Trip Chaperones

School-Wide Volunteer Opportunities

Carpool Volunteer

Help with carpool during student drop-off from 7:55-8:15 am. This is a great way to get to know other parents and the children at the school . Parents can sign up for one day per week, or as a substitute. Free before hours care is available for the children of carpool volunteers.

School Auction

The annual Benefit Auction is organized and run by CDS parents and volunteers. Volunteers are needed for strategic event planning and management, event promotion, operational support, decorating, and hospitality efforts.

Spring Family Picnic

Our picnic is fun for the whole family! Volunteers are needed for planning, set-up, catering, entertainment and cleanup.

Conference Day Luncheons

Twice a year on conference days, parents show their appreciation to the faculty, administration and staff by preparing and serving lunch. If cooking is not your forte, there is always a need for set-up and clean-up.

The CDS Board of Trustees

These dedicated volunteers unite to set strategic direction and future plans for the School. Our Board of Trustees possesses a wide range of expertise and shares a deep commitment to Chesterfield Day School and its mission.  Supporting the Head of School and working alongside the Faculty and Administration, the Board ensures the smooth operation of our school as an independent, non-profit corporation.