PPP Volunteer Opportunities Available
Stella Maris Gala Volunteers
We’re excited to announce additional volunteer opportunities for this year’s Gala!
Spotter/Runner Positions
Gala Set-Up
For detailed job descriptions or to sign up to volunteer for this year’s Gala, visit ON Volunteer .
Star of the Sea Annual Seniors Luncheon
The Seniors Lunch is a Christmas social event hosted by Star of the Sea School for our Parish Seniors. This year our lunch is on Wednesday, December 17. We are looking for volunteers to ensure this event is a success. Volunteer opportunities range from baking, plating desserts, to set-up, serving and cleaning after the event.
To sign up for a Seniors Lunch shift visit ON Volunteer .
Hot Lunch Helpers January to March 2026
The hot lunch team needs volunteers who are able to commit to all 9 hot lunch shifts in term 2 (January to March). Tasks include setting up tables, trays, organizing and serving the food, and clean up.
To sign up for ALL term 2 Hot Lunch shifts visit ON Volunteer .
Safe Streets January to March 2026
Safe Streets: This role is very important to the safety of our students. Your presence and visibility on our streets at pickup and drop-off will help achieve the overall goal of ensuring that everyone makes it onto the school grounds safely. Please be alert and responsive during your shift, dressed for the weather and welcoming to all who arrive and depart.
Each participating family is required to volunteer a minimum of 2 Safe Streets Shifts per year.
Please remember to check in at the office before your shift and check out after to get credit for your shift.
Before each shift you must pick up a safety vest and sign inside the school. Please return these items after your shift.
Before performing your first shift please refer to the SAFE STREETS video on the school website or alternatively refer to handbook located at the office at the check in area.
Also, for any families that have signed up for upcoming Safe Street shifts that they can no longer complete, please cancel your shift or email the school office to cancel for you. We have had a few “NO SHOWS” for Safe Streets recently which we would like to avoid.
To sign up for a Safe Streets shift visit ON Volunteer .
Grade 5 Basketball Tournament Concession Volunteers
Every year our school hosts the grade 5 Boys’ and Girls’ basketball tournament. We need parent volunteers to help run the concession for both tournaments. This year the tournaments will be on January 29th and February 5th. This is a great opportunity for grade 5 parents to support the school and their student in the tournament, but the role is open to any parent.
To sign up for a Basketball Tournament Concession shift visit ON Volunteer .
Little Makers Market & Pancake Breakfast
The Little Makers Market is an annual event held in conjunction with our school’s Open House. The market is an opportunity for our young student entrepreneurs to showcase the talents and hobbies and sell their products. This year the Little Makers Market will be on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
We need parent volunteers to assist with the set-up of the gym on Saturday, January 31, assisting the Knights of Columbus with the pancake breakfast, and clean up after the event on Sunday, February 1.
To sign up for a Little Makers Market shift visit ON Volunteer .
Walkathon 2026
The Walkathon is one of Star of the Sea's annual fundraising opportunities. The event is held on the grounds and involves all students, teachers and many parent volunteers.
This year the Star of the Sea Walkathon will be on May 1, 2026.
Parent volunteers are needed to supervise the students and keep them safe, as well as cheer and support them as they complete the Walkathon circuit.
To sign up for Walkathon 2026 visit ON Volunteer .
Star of the Sea Annual BBQ - Co-Lead Organizers
Our annual Star of the Sea BBQ is held in June at the school and attended by many SOS families. This lead role involves an initial meeting with the school office to get event details, and to arrange requests as needed. This person must be available on the day to oversee set up, manage the volunteers and oversee the clean up after the event.
Sign up for this role if you like working with others and enjoy the opportunity to contribute to a memorable school community event.
For more information contact the school office or to sign up visit ON Volunteer .
Grade 7 Farewell - Co-Lead Organizers
We need two event driven volunteers to organize the Farewell for our Grade 7 students. This involves collecting funds from our grade 6 parents and using it towards providing food, beverages and decor for the Farewell. You must also be available on the evening of the event to coordinate the set up and clean up.
This event follows a similar format each year and details from previous events are available from the school office. Sign up for this role if you like working with others and enjoy the opportunity to host a memorable reception for our grade 7 families.
Must be available the evening of the event, Tuesday, June 16
For more information contact the school office or to sign up visit ON Volunteer .
Scrapbooks for a Kindergarten Class
One of our kindergarten classes needs a volunteer to assemble their scrapbooks. The role involves coordinating with the kindergarten for pick up of materials, organizing student artwork and gluing into each student’s scrapbook.
The volunteer is responsible for tracking their own volunteer hours and submitting an Ad Hoc request for PPP credit through the ONVolunteer portal.
For more information or to sign up for this role contact the school office.
Important Reminders for Parent Volunteers
A reminder to all volunteers to please ensure they check in / out with the office iPad for every scheduled shift. If you fail to check in / out, you will be considered a “No Show” and will not receive credit for your shift.
If you are unable to fulfill your volunteer shift, please ensure you notify the office so that the shift can be released to other school families.
Please remember to check ON Volunteer regularly as new events and shifts are added once details are confirmed.