VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Shipley School and The Shipley School Alumni Council invite alumni, honorary alumni, families, and guests to join us on campus for Alumni Weekend 2026!
Get Involved!
Whether you live locally or around the world, have thirty minutes to offer or thirty hours, there are many ways to get involved and get connected with Shipley and other alumni while helping ensure Shipley's continued excellence.
| Alumni Book Club |
Alumni Book ClubOur Alumni Book Club, led by Lura Coleman Wampler ’56 and Cackie Buck Rogers ’73, meets every 6 to 8 weeks throughout the year. Learn more by joining our Bookclubs.com group! |
| Alumni Data |
Alumni DataAt Shipley, we strive to have the most up-to-date data on our entire alumni community. Alumni data volunteers can work from anywhere in the world to help update the Shipley database by encouraging other alumni to update Shipley when they move, change jobs, get married, or have children. Contact: Ali Schwartz ’10, Associate Director of Alumni Engagement |
| Alumni Mentoring |
Alumni MentoringIf you are interested in connecting and sharing your knowledge with a college student or young professional, please consider becoming a mentor by contacting Aly Mason ’07, Director of Alumni Engagement. |
| Encourage Alumni Giving |
Encourage Alumni GivingShipley depends on the philanthropic gifts of alumni, parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty and staff, friends, and others. Each year, Shipley sends solicitations asking for support from the alumni community. With an alumni body of more than 5,000, your help would be greatly appreciated. You can volunteer to encourage alumni to give, share your story about why supporting Shipley is important to you, call fellow donors to say "thank you," or sign a solicitation letter to add a personal touch. Whether you have thirty minutes to spare or several hours, your help will make a difference! |
| Secret Gardens |
Secret GardensThis popular fundraiser features a self-guided tour of private gardens and includes a luncheon. The event raises funds to support Shipley students and academic programs. Whether you have a few hours to spare or can take on a leadership role, Secret Gardens depends upon our volunteers. Learn more about the event on our website. Committee: The committee plans and hosts the tour and luncheon, and meets regularly throughout the year. Garden Guides (May): If you’d like to get involved with Secret Gardens in a different way, please consider volunteering to be a Garden Guide! Guides do not need any garden-related knowledge and help us on the day of the event in 3-hour shifts. Contact: Sara Goldstein, Advancement Operations and Event Coordinator |
| Guest Speakers & Student Mentoring |
Guest Speakers & Student MentoringThere are a variety of opportunities to work with students in a classroom setting. Shipley students love to hear (and greatly benefit from) your real-world perspective in an area they are considering as a career. Teachers in all grades welcome guest speakers to support their curricula. Contact: Ali Schwartz ’10, Associate Director of Alumni Engagement |
| Host an Alumni Weekend Class Party |
Host an Alumni Weekend Class PartyEach year, 15 reunion classes (5th - 75th!) celebrate their milestone Shipley reunion with a special party on the Saturday of Alumni Weekend. The Shipley Alumni Office is always looking for alumni who want to be involved and can offer their homes or another venue to help their class celebrate. |
| Shipley Admissions Ambassadors |
Shipley Admissions AmbassadorsShipley Ambassadors reach out to the greater community (and potential new families) to tell their Shipley story and use word of mouth to help market the School to others. Contact: Rafhia Foster, Director of Enrollment |
| Shipley Blooms Crew |
Shipley Blooms CrewJoin other plant enthusiasts and help beautify Shipley’s walkways with seasonal container gardens. No experience necessary! Contact: Sara Goldstein, Advancement Operations and Event Coordinator |
Contact Us
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Aly Mason ’07 | Ali Schwartz ’10 |
SUPPORT SHIPLEY |
| No matter your connection to Shipley, there are many ways to contribute to our mission of educational excellence, love of learning, and compassionate participation in the world. |