VOLUNTEERING at Duke

Due to COVID-19, volunteer opportunities will look different this year. If you're interested in getting involved, email Duke SC to learn about current opportunities.

Volunteering at Duke

It takes a village to raise a child... and also to keep all those programs they love going!

If you can find some time to help out, please get in touch with us. Let us know if there are particular projects you'd like to assist with or if you'd just like to help out anywhere you're needed.

Volunteers need to have a recent police background check

Everyone who volunteers at the school must have a valid police background check on record at Duke. Please note that the background check process takes a while, so we ask that you plan ahead by getting your forms in early.

NEW VOLUNTEERS

The easiest procedure for new volunteers:

Go to the bank and get a money order, bank draft or certified cheque for $20 made out to "Toronto Police Services." Money orders are usually the least expensive option, but check your bank's fees.
Ask for a Volunteer Background Check form at Duke's main office.
Fill out the form (it's short!) and hand it in with the payment from Step 1.
When your background check arrives in the mail, make a copy if you would like one for your records and deliver the original to the main office. They will take it from you and send it to the TDSB.
When your check comes back from the TDSB, you will be notified that you can come pick it up.

Please DO NOT use the Toronto Police Service's online background check service. Background checks needs to be initiated with the school, as above, that the report comes back to them.

CURRENT VOLUNTEERS

If you have volunteered before and have already had a background check, you only need to complete the Annual Declaration.

Go to the main office, and let them know you need to complete an Volunteer Annual Declaration.
If they have time, they can call up your declaration on a computer for you to complete.
If not, they will provide a form to complete and return. (Either way it should only take a couple of minutes!)

If you have an event where you have volunteered but do not have your police check done, please contact the SC to let them know. We still need your help and we will do our best to help you help us.

Committees

Academic Committee

Purpose: To work collaboratively with the administration to discuss issues and build on what has already been established at Duke to improve academics.

Tasks: Attend monthly meetings and provide a monthly report to the full SC, as well as issue all minutes from meetings.

Adult Social Committee

Purpose: To develop an annual SC fundraiser focused on parents and caregivers. Planned for January/March.

Tasks: Plan and execute the evening event, which includes hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, entertainment and a Silent and Live Auction.

Athletics COMMITTEE

Purpose: To work collaboratively with the athletics department to discuss issues and build on what has already been established at Duke to improve athletics.

Tasks: Attend meetings, volunteer for sporting events, assist with bake sales or athletic events, or organize evening athletic events.

Equity Committee

Purpose: Work with the staff and students to create and plan cultural awareness events within the school. Ideas include (but are not limited to) Black History month, Adoption Awareness Month, Chinese New Year, Eid, Aboriginal Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, etc.

Tasks: Working with administration and custodial staff to schedule, plan, set up and take down cultural and awareness events.

Family Night Committee

Purpose: Connect with other Duke families to plan Family Nights and raise funds. Family Nights usually happen the last Friday of almost every month in the school year. Great way to get to know other Duke families!

Tasks: Working with administration and custodial staff, schedule, plan and set up/take down monthly Family Nights.

Fun/Creator Fair Committee

Purpose: Major SC fundraiser! New committee meet after January to decide on date and start planning activities.

Tasks: Plan and execute the event, which usually includes food, rides, games and activities.

Holiday Breakfast Committee

Purpose: A major SC fundraiser, the Holiday Breakfast usually happens the first Saturday in December.

Tasks: Plan and execute the event, which usually includes breakfast, photos with Santa, activities and an art auction.

Safe & Caring Schools & Well Being Committee (Health & Safety)

Purpose: To work collaboratively with the administration to resolve issues and improve on what has already been established at Duke in terms of health & safety.

Tasks: Monthly meetings to discuss issues.

VOLUNTEERING at Duke

Due to COVID-19, volunteer opportunities will look different this year. If you're interested in getting involved, email Duke SC to learn about current opportunities.