Opportunities to Volunteer

Independence offers many opportunities to volunteer and participate and become part of the Independence spirit. Over 90% of our parents do. Parents and grandparents can be active as classroom helpers and field trip chaperones; each student homeroom seeks Homeroom Parents every September to work with the teacher throughout the year and to help organize the May Fair Homeroom game. The Independence Parents' Association, the biennial Auction at Independence, the off-year adult social, the Rita and Jim Kearns Independence Classic, and committee service are all ways in which to be involved and active as members of the Independence family.

  • Independence Parents’ Association (IPA)

    The Independence Parents’ Association (IPA) whose mission is to support The Independence School through year-long activities provides an organized approach parent directed friend and fund raising events.

  • Spring Adult Special Event, Auction at Independence

    The Auction at Independence is a biennial event with many opportunities for volunteers of many talents, varying time and skills, and experience. This theme-oriented traditional fund and friend raiser generates enthusiasm and spirit throughout the year, culminating in a March 11, 2006 extravaganza of fun, friendship and school support.

    The off-year Spring Social takes many forms. Volunteers and development staff work together to develop an evening event that chases the mid-winter doldrums and celebrates the spirit of Independence. The next Social will be March 2007 and volunteers are welcome.

  • The Rita and Jim Kearns Independence Classic

    The Kearns’ Classic, to be held Monday, June 19, 2006 at the Newark Country Club is Independence’s Twelfth Annual Golf Event. Join us for this Independence tradition as a golfer, sponsor, advertiser, or celebrate with us afterwards at the Deck Party. Funds raised from this event support scholarship and financial aid as well as selected special projects. Honorary Chair Jim Kearns and Chair Paul Robino welcome you to a day of golf with prizes, refreshments, and good will.