Volunteer Opportunities
Time, Talent, Treasure
The future of Our Lady of Consolation School depends on YOU. We welcome you to get involved and make a difference in the lives of the children in the community. Please consider offering your TIME, TALENT, and/or TREASURE to the students who attend OLC. With your support, Our Lady of Consolation School will continue to provide quality Catholic Education in our community for many years to come.
Helper Helper Volunteer Platform
Volunteer Safety Requirements
The Diocese of Grand Rapids, as well as OLC Parish and School, make the safety of minors our priority. We encourage volunteers to make an impact in the lives of our children and appreciate the time, talent and treasure that everyone offers. To help keep our children safe, please complete the following applications and Virtus training if you plan to volunteer in any activities with minors that is not under direct supervision of our staff. Thank you for all you do!
- Volunteer Application
- Criminal Background
- Standards of Ministerial Behavior
- Virtus Training – Protecting God’s Children
Councils & Committees
School Board
The purpose of the OLC School Board is to serve as a consultative body that assists the principal and pastor of Our Lady of Consolation in fulfilling the mission of the school.
Specific duties of the board may include:
- Long-term strategic planning
- Collaborate on the annual school budget
- Coordinate principal’s annual evaluation
- Consult of facilities management issues
- Provide a forum of communication for parents and the school
- Serve on committees
The board consists of no less than seven and no more than nine members. Each board member shall serve a term of three years. If you are interested in learning more about the board, contact the principal or any current board member.
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Parent’s Association
The Parents Association functions under the OLC School Board. Through subcommittees of this organization, volunteers are sought to assist in activities of the association. The Parents Association is an essential part of Our Lady of Consolation School, with the purpose to bring about a closer cooperation between parent and school. It provides assistance to the school in a variety of ways.
The objectives of the Parents Association are:
- To advance the religious and educational welfare of all children in the parish community through efforts of parents and teachers,
- To promote an interest in educational matters and understanding of the mutual responsibilities of parents and teachers in education.
- To provide steady communication between school and home.
- To encourage high standard of family living.
- To enhance the spirituality of all members.
- To make a positive impact on our parish community as a whole.
The Parents Association meets four times a year: August, November, February, and May.
At least one parent is expected to attend every meeting.