Giving

Volunteer

The Chaminade family spirit exists because of the time, effort and service that our volunteers demonstrate every day. There are many volunteer opportunities to fit a wide variety of skills and schedules. Volunteering is not only a meaningful way to support Chaminade and meet new friends, it is a way to show your student that you are committed to his or her education.

Online Volunteer Form

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Special Thanks to our 2020-2021 Volunteers

Nikki Abish
Michelle Adams-Fix
Cindy Ball
Jennifer Bransford White
Diane Campos-Klotz
Bernie Chin
Nathan Cook
Chris Covella
Al Darrosh
Danielle Del Carlo
Allyssa DelPiano
Kat Derrig-Palumbo
Cheryl DiVitale
Rachel Dworkin
Virginia Feitelson
Susan Fitzpatrick-Behrens
Adam Friedman
Karen Friedman
Helen Griffiths
Christine Hart
Maria Humphreys
Jill Kailor
Diva Kaminsky
Jennifer Krahauser
Abby Krasny
Mai LaBella
Danielle LaFortune Thaler
Arlene Lee
Jonas Lee
Amber MacMiller
Melissa Mandyam
Kathy Marker
Denise Marks
Noelle Mogush
Dami Moir
Patricia Montanez
Sharon Moran
Jisela Morlett
Julie Nadler
Diana Nazarian
Tracy Norton
John Obara
Myrna Obara
Noelle Ogasawara
Patty Onagan
Jill Ortiz
Sarah Pallet Churchill
Tiffany Patierno
Cheryl Patterson
Margaret Radin
Julie Rodriguez
Azniv Sahakian
Amy Schaffer
Kathee Schneider
Remi Scolari
Suzanne Shirley
Lori Shroyer
Andrea Sisti
Priya Sodhi
Karen Valentine
Lea Wagner
Sarah Webb
Julie Weinstein
Jack Welch
Scott Yahraus
Traci Zvonicek

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Admissions / Open House

Recruit volunteers, organizing mailings, stuffing packages, meet new families, and coordinate the open house
Boosters

The purpose of the Chaminade Boosters is to support our school programs and promote school spirit among students, staff and parents. Boosters sells merchandise and concession at athletic events and after school. Boosters is a vital part of showing Chaminade Spirit across both campuses. We need volunteers who will help lead this program.
Chaminade Fund / Phone-A-Thon

Fundraising effort that provides unrestricted and restricted support for the school. Contact other parents and secure their support of The Chaminade Fund.
Drop Zone / Lost and Found

(Middle School): Catalog lost items and supervise backpack/large item storage area. Needed each school day.
Family Fun Night

(Middle School): Help with set up, work in a food or game booth, help with clean up.
Father-Daughter Dance

(Middle School Event): A dance for Dads and their middle school daughters. Assist in the planning, setup, decorating & clean up and volunteer at the event.
Fine Arts (Band, Choir, Drama)

Work with the teachers to help with communication and provide assistance where needed.
Football Chain-Gang

(High School): Assist with first-down chains during home football games.
Gala Benefit & Auction

An elegant evening of entertainment & fabulous auction items; our biggest fundraiser of the year! Become a Gala ambassador. Solicit auction items, prepare program, coordinate publicity, sell tickets, handle reservations, work with students in Senior Show/dance routines, assemble auction baskets, data entry & more.
Health / Attendance Office

(Middle School): Handle minor illnesses, cuts & bruises. Assist personnel with attendance follow up & phone calls. Two hour increments each week/month. Needed each day.

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Homecoming

(HIGH SCHOOL EVENT) An all-school event with food & merchandise booths to celebrate Homecoming. Help staff booths, sell food, decorate, and provide general support for concessions.
Team Parent

(Athletics): Support our students team by becoming a team parent. Work with the coaching staff to help with communication to the team and provide assistance where needed.
House Parent

(Middle School): Assist X-block teachers when needed; provide classroom support for special “treat days” and parties. The House Parent Program sponsors Family Fun Night.
Library Assistant

Help the librarian as needed.
Hospitality

Showing Chaminade guests hospitality is something we are very proud of. We are looking for individuals who enjoy hosting a great party. The role of our Hospitality team is to prepare refreshments for various on-campus special events. Events take place during the day, evening or weekends.
Mother-Son Game Night

(Middle School Event): A fun and casual event for moms and their middle school sons. Assist in the planning, setup, decorating and clean up and volunteer at the event. DADS —WE NEED YOU!
Office Support / Mailings

Typing, filing and mailings as needed by the school office or other Chaminade departments. Making phone calls.
Student Store (High School)

Stock & sell Boosters uniforms & Spirit Wear to students at our on-campus store Tuesday & Thursday after school (proceeds go back to school)
Student Store (Middle School)

Sell concession and Boosters merchandise to students at our on-campus store Monday, Wednesday & Friday after school (proceeds go back to school)

2021 Spotlight on Service Award recipients

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Paul Barkes

Paul is a proud senior parent to a wonderful pair of varsity soccer players, Jack and Emily. Although they will be finishing high school this year, we are so grateful for all the game footage production Paul delivered for the team. Paul has provided game footage for the past three years. This school year, Paul stepped up his game by providing a Livestream of the games due to the guidelines that restricted spectators. This enabled families that were unable to attend to be able to view them firsthand. Paul made a difference during the first girls’ soccer game of the year at Malibu high school as he was the only spectator allowed and the most important too as he provided viewing access to the other families through Livestream. Paul is always positive and not only supports his children but all Chaminade athletes as well. Paul truly leaves his distinguished mark on Chaminade.

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Lee Freelon

Lee is our decorator extraordinaire and has been pivotal in preparing and beautifying numerous events from Holly Berry to the Gala. Lee is incredibly talented and blessed with creative vision and skills, allowing her to make her unique mark on every project. She is an active member of Les Dames and the Parent Association. She is also a proud football parent who served as a key organizer of meals for the football team. We are grateful for her eye and talent for adding beauty to everything she touches.

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Helene Najm

When Helene takes on a task or a project, there is never a doubt that everything will get done impeccably. She is an exemplary volunteer and a great friend with impressive attention to detail and a knack for problem-solving. We have been fortunate to have Helene share her wisdom and talents with us. She has contributed countless hours and has left such a positive mark on every part of Chaminade, from the Parent Association, Les Dames, to Hospitality, just to name a few. We have been blessed to have had her as a loyal volunteer for our school.

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Julaine Chilopoulos

Julaine has been a key player for the Band program since 2014, when her younger son joined Band in the sixth grade. She is always an essential help to the Music Department, assisting with loads and loads of filing, and lately, the challenging Zoom/Hybrid mode of teaching. Julaine is loyal and dependable and always brings optimism and positivity in the moments when it's needed the most. She will continue supporting the Band program even after her youngest son’s upcoming graduation and being a "Mom" for the other band students. For everything you do for Chaminade, Julaine, thank you!

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Sherry Higgins

Sherry has been an outstanding volunteer for the Boys Basketball program for the last four years. She has operated the shot clock at all home games for all three levels of basketball, not only during the season but in the summer as well. She helped in every area available, including the entrance door, as an emergency driver for the players, and an awesome parent-organizer. Her warmth, compassion, and guidance to welcome and include every parent to the Chaminade Basketball family have been a blessing for new families and all of us. We are going to miss her immensely in every aspect of the Basketball program. Thank you, Sherry! You’re absolutely the best!

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Heidi Smith

Having Heidi on your team means that not a single detail will go overlooked as she always works so tirelessly to ensure that things will be executed flawlessly. In addition to her commitment and dedication, Heidi brings such a warm and positive personality that makes working with her so enjoyable. She can always be counted on to help, and she has such creative ideas when problem-solving. She is always the first to volunteer for the toughest job, leading by example for the rest of the team. We would like to extend our thanks to Heidi for her many years of dedication as a member of the Parent Association, Homecoming Committee, and Father-Daughter Dance Committee, a valuable parent-volunteer since 2005.

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Catherine and James Culley

Throughout their time as Chaminade parents, Catherine and James have gone above and beyond in providing unconditional support for Chaminade. Catherine has been a constant Gala ambassador for four years, while James has provided longstanding security for everything from Stadium Club to events such as Holly Berry and Gala. In addition, Catherine has been a mainstay helping with the Chaminade Fund, Boosters, Hospitality, and Homecoming. We are so thankful for their time, energy, and dedication to Chaminade.

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Marcia Michael

Marcia has served as an exemplary volunteer. Even though she prefers to work behind the scenes, her presence is always felt as she is the first to show up to help at Mundy’s and will stay long after most have left to make sure the premises are impeccable and ready for the next game. Her hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed. She is a proud football mom who manages to do all that she does while still being able to watch and root for her son as he plays for the Eagles. Thanks, Marcia, for your dedication to Chaminade!

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Marci Stark

Marci has consistently served as an instrumental member of our Party Book, Gala Senior Show, and the Gala organizing committee year after year. From brainstorming events to consulting on planning, she has always been creative, graciously available, and willing to help with all Gala endeavors. Marci has been essential to the Senior Show serving as its chair for many years. She is also a proud baseball mom, incredibly supportive of the Baseball Department and its families. Thank you, Marci, for your amazing generosity, initiative, and unwavering support!

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Kym Tillman

Kym has been the team parent for girls’ soccer for the past three years. As a vital part of our CIF Championship 2020 team and mother to senior Faith Tillman, she has successfully coordinated all team functions, including the best senior celebrations we have ever had. Kym is not short on energy and goes beyond expectations when it comes to planning an event. Team pasta parties were amazing home-cooked feasts and provided a great team bonding experience. This year had its challenges with coordinating games and travel due to restrictions, but the team was always informed of the details. Kym will be missed in the soccer program. Thank you for all you did, Kym, in making every player’s experience awesome!

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Nikki Williams

Nikki served as the Gala chair for Magical Journey in 2016 together with Alicia Lind. She has been a pivotal member of our Gala planning team for years, especially for all of her work with collecting gifts and preparing and packaging them into beautiful baskets. Her gorgeous basket arrangements are always impressive, and her photography skills are top-notch. She has been a wonderful volunteer for Chaminade all of these years, and we are grateful for all her efforts and hard work.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Linda Gaona, School Events and Volunteer Manager at 818-360-0615 or email lgaona@chaminade.org or fill out the parent volunteer form.