PAC Events, Committees and Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
Any amount of time goes a long way to helping the GPAC fundraise and create great opportunities for our school. Whether you can only do a few days a year, or you can help out more, please put your name below and we will contact you throughout the year to see if you are available.
Hot lunch
Hot lunch is our biggest PAC fundraiser and gives kids the opportunity to enjoy a hot meal. We run hot lunch every Tuesday through Friday with food items including pasta, chicken strips, wraps, salads, sushi, noodles, pizza and Subway.
We have one parent volunteer who runs the logistics of hot lunch with the support of the rest of the PAC Executive Committee. It’s a rewarding but fairly involved role and the PAC is always grateful for anyone willing to take this on. If you are interested in helping, please contact gechotlunch@gmail.com.
Book Fair
The PAC manages a Scholastic Book Fair each year. The Book Fair is set-up in the school library. The chair of this event liaisons with Scholastics and organizes the volunteer effort, which includes set-up, promotions and staffing at the event days. Please contact Kirstie Simpson and Lauren Gilchrest for more info.
The Gardening Committee
This group of gardening enthusiasts, helps improve, beautify and maintain the school grounds. Children are also encouraged to work with the volunteers to build pride and joy in the gardens they get to enjoy everyday. Please contact Rachel Clearwater for more info.
Class Parents
Class parents are the liaisons between parents, teachers and GEC PAC. They help facilitate any requests teachers have for parent participation in the classroom and to communicate broader school activities (e.g. Teacher Appreciation Lunches, PAC events & fundraising initiatives, etc.). This volunteer will also arrange a class card/gift at Christmas and again in June. Our Class Parent coordinator is Daniele Lavallee, please contact her for more info or if you would like to volunteer to help.
Library Assistant
Library Assistants meet with the librarian to find ways to help with sorting and reshelving books and any other task to keep the library fresh and welcoming.
Sports Day
Parents come out to help referee races, cheers the kids on and track outcomes. Volunteers help serve a scrumptious healthy treat that puts a smile on the kids.
Traffic & Safety
This committee works with the school, municipality and police to find ways to improve and sustain traffic and safety in the school zone. The the PAC Executive Committee is actively looking for a volunteer to take on this role, if you are interested in volunteering on this committee, please contact gecpacchair@gmail.com.