How do I volunteer?
The Durham Catholic District School Board recognizes and welcomes the important role of volunteers within our school communities. We are blessed to have compassionate parent, guardian and community volunteers assisting with daily school events and activities. This valued partnership between home, school and parish is essential to creating a positive school environment for our students and staff.
Principal approved volunteers may help organize fundraising events that benefit the school, attend classroom trips, help in the classroom under the direction of an educator, or be a member of the Catholic School Council.
Become a School Volunteer
Parents, guardians and community members who wish to volunteer in the school or classroom must complete a criminal reference check with the vulnerable sector screening, consistent with the board’s Criminal Records Checks and Offence Declarations Policy (PO314).
Catholic School Council
The Catholic School Council is an advisory group made up of parents/guardians and school staff. The purpose of a Catholic School Council, through the active participation of parents/guardians, is to improve student achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education process to parents.
Our Catholic School Council provides advice and support to the principal, and where appropriate, to senior administrative staff and the Board of Trustees on education matters. The advice should reflect the views of the school community.
Elections for the Catholic School Council Executive take place at the first meeting of the school year.
All parents are welcome to attend our Catholic School Council meetings and bring agenda items forward for discussion.
To learn more about the Catholic School Council, including meeting dates, agendas and minutes, or for more information becoming a member of the Executive, please contact the main office.
Parent Engagement Opportunities
Parent and guardian engagement opportunities are also available through board and advisory committees, including:
- Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee
- Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee
- Indigenous Education Circle
- Special Education Advisory Committee
Contact Us
Contact the office to learn more about volunteering at our school.