From volunteering in the classroom to helping plan and organize events, there are many ways for Walker families to get involved, spend time on campus and build community with one another while enriching school life and programs.
Parent engagement has been a cornerstone of The Walker School experience since its founding in 1957. Like all independent schools, Walker relies on gifts of time, talent and resources to enrich and enhance our exceptional education experience. Because every Walker family plays an important role in sustaining our school’s unique sense of family and community, we hope that you will get involved at Walker. When you volunteer, everyone benefits - your child, the school and you!
Here are the volunteer organizations and administrative offices that will help connect you to volunteer opportunities.
| Walker School Association |
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You are a member of the WSA from the moment you enroll at Walker. The WSA works to strengthen parent involvement at school through volunteer programs and activities that support and enrich the parent, faculty and student connection. There are many opportunities to volunteer and at varying levels of time commitments to accommodate your schedule. Opportunities include coordinating Teacher/Staff Appreciation Efforts or helping organize events like the Fall Festival at Homecoming, Secret Shop, Annual Auction and Parent Social events. The WSA also oversees the Division Ambassador program which hosts student-focused events throughout the year.
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| Wolverine Club |
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The Wolverine Club is our parent volunteer organization that works to encourage, enhance and support the growth of all Walker athletic programs. Volunteer opportunities to support our Wolverine teams include assisting with concessions, working the gate at home games, hosting pre-game family tailgate events and Walker’s Annual Golf Tournament.
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| Patrons of the Arts |
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Walker has a vibrant arts program, and POTA is at the heart of it. This parent organization supports the performing and visual arts by providing ways for you to volunteer at plays, musicals, seasonal performances and student art shows. Opportunities include helping with set decoration for theatre and musical productions, providing dinner for the cast and crew during rehearsals and organizing and hosting the annual POTA arts event.
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| Development Office |
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The Development Office has a number of volunteer opportunities that allow families to help support the mission of Walker. Whether it is serving as a grade level representative on The Walker Fund committee, writing notes to thank donors for their support or serving as a volunteer at one of our many special events like Grandparents and Special Friends Day or the Alumni Homecoming Tailgate, there are many meaningful ways to meet other families and get involved. Contact the Development Office
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| Admission Office |
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The Admission Office would love to leverage your knowledge of Walker with prospective families. You can volunteer in the Admission Office and help connect with prospective families interested in a Walker education. Admission volunteers can also assist at events like Open House and school tours.
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