East Angel Friends & Alumni Foundation (EAFAF)

Our focus is to continue East High School’s tradition of academic excellence and is best captured in our tagline: Funding Angel Achievement and Connecting Angels Everywhere.    Visit the EAFAF website: http://eastangelfriends.org/about/
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East Angel Packs & Food Pantry
**Please contact coordinator for available opportunities.**
Population: East families with limited or inadequate access to nutritional food.
Commitment:
Angel Packs-1hr shift on Fridays after-school  
East Pantry- 3hr shift once a month on a Saturday.
Volunteer at the Food Bank of the Rockies-3hr shift once a month.
Frequency:  Volunteer can determine number   
Location: East Commons (Cafeteria)
Description:
  • Assist with handing out bags of free non-perishable food to students on Fridays after-school or setting up and staffing Pantry for East families to get free non-perishable and fresh food one Saturday a month.
  • You will work with other volunteers and train on the job.
 Criteria: 
  • East parent
  • Friendly and welcoming!
  • DPS background check and training as necessary.
 
Student Volunteer Opportunities
  • Angel Packs Club- assembles bags once a week at lunchtime and periodically volunteers at the Food Bank of the Rockies for a 3hr shift.  
Contact: 
Online signup:  http://eastangelpacks.webs.com  under the “Volunteer” tab or 
Margaret Berzins, Program Coordinator   Email  


Alumni Relations Committee
Social Media/Communication Coordinator 
​*1-3 Volunteers needed
Commitment:  Varies
Frequency:  Varies
Location:  Flexible
Description:
  • Assist  in develop our outreach to younger alums and to help build connections between recent East grads and current East students. 

​Criteria: 
  • East graduates from 1970s, 1980s or 1990s classes
Contact:
Shelia MacDonald & Cary Lyford, Alumni Relations Co-Chairs  Email

Building & Grounds Committee
East High Brick & Granite Paver Chair   
Commitment: On-going monthly meetings
Frequency: Volunteer can work independently and on largely on their own time     
Location: Flexible
Description:
  • Work with EAFAF development, buildings & grounds committees and the school to help market brick and granite paver sales to students, parents, alumni, clubs, athletic teams and local foundations.
  • Process brick and paver orders (online)
  • Work with vendor to schedule engraving 
 
Criteria:
  • East Parent, alumni or community member
  • Friendly and welcoming  
Contact:
​Cameron Berton - Email


Community Engagement Committee
Grocery Card Volunteers
Commitment:  Monthly with max of 10 hours
Frequency:  Varies
Location:  Varies
Description:
  • Sell pre-paid Safeway and King Soopers cards to East parents
  • Form a committee to attend the big events to sell the cards
  • Follow up twice per year with emails
  • Establish an easy online ordering program

Criteria: 
  • This role incorporates strategy and real “doing”.
  • It involves coordinating responsive communications for various initiatives of the Foundation from potlucks to alumni events to fundraising campaigns.
The Community Engagement Committee is looking for several volunteers in these highly manageable and fun endeavors: 
Contact:
Cindy Sawyer, Community Engagement Chair   Email


Speakers Forum Volunteers
Commitment:  Varies
Frequency:  Varies
Location:  Varies
Description:
  • Coordinate with the school to find two topical speakers per year that are relevant and supportive of the East parents and faculty
  • Budget for hiring speakers provided
  • Coordinate publicity with communications committee volunteers
  • Organize hospitality for the events
Contact:
Cindy Sawyer, Community Engagement Chair   Email
Development & Grant Writing Committee
Development & Grant Writing Volunteers
​*2 Volunteers needed
Commitment:  Varies
Frequency:  Varies
Location:  Flexible
Description:
  • ​Help write grants for East programs.
  • Review EAFAF files for past grant applications and re-apply to those that are successful.
  • Research new grant opportunities offered by banks,corporations, and.  individual family foundations.
  • Assist in coordinating  fun donor and volunteer recognition parties.
  • Spearhead annual fundraising mailing.​
Contact:
Robin Snidow, Development Chair  Email

Finance Committee
​Finance Co-Chair/Incoming Chair
Commitment:  On going with monthly meetings
Frequency:  Varies
Location:  Flexible
Description:
  • Train under the out-going EAFAF treasurer. 
  • Position will be on the board, chair the finance committee and be part of the Executive Committee.  
Criteria:
  • Experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and/or finance.
Contact: Sally Obregon, Finance Committee Chair  Email 
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Marketing & Communications Committee
Marketing & Communication Volunteers
*1-2 Volunteers needed
Commitment:  Monthly with max of 10 hours
Frequency:  Determined by Chair and volunteer
Location:  Determined by Chair and volunteer
Description:
  • Provide and edit content for email communications and other materials
  • Work with our webmaster to keep our website current and informative

Criteria: 
  • This role incorporates strategy and real “doing”.
  • It involves coordinating responsive communications for various initiatives of the Foundation from potlucks to alumni events to fundraising campaigns.
​Contact:
Karen Iker,Communications Chair  Email

East Spirit Store   *Space available.*  
Volunteer Store Manager for 2019-2020 school year. 
Population: All students        
Commitment: Two year Commitment (2019-2020 & 2020-2021 school years)
Description:
  • First year dedicated to training and working with current Store Manager.
  •  2nd year will working with and train the next Store Manager. 
Criteria:Contact: 
Trisha Fisher   303-885-6870.

Store Volunteers
Population: All students        
Commitment: One day a week for one hour during school lunch time.
Frequency: 1x a week (or share a shift)                       
Location: East 2nd Floor (to the left of the main office)
Description:
  • Assist with purchases and questions at the school spirit store.
Criteria: Contacts: 
Traci Jones   Email   Trisha Fisher  Email

East Staff & Parent Potluck Team    
*Space available on planning committee*
Population: Parents &Staff             Commitment: Varies according to event
Frequency: 1-4 times during the school year (2 potlucks per semester)   Location(s): Parent Homes
Support:
  • This is a relaxed atmosphere for parents to talk more with staff and learn about each department.
  • Each potluck highlights specific departments.
  • Host a potluck or provide an appetizer or dessert for 8-12 people to share at the event.
 
Criteria:
  • East parent

​Contact: Beth Mechling  Email