NPA Volunteer Opportunities

Get Involved at Newman 

There are so many ways to get involved at Newman! Volunteering is a wonderful way to support our School while building connections with fellow parents, students, faculty, and staff. Whether you have an hour to give or want to take on a larger role, there is an opportunity for everyone.

It’s never too early—or too late in the school year—to get involved. Explore the opportunities below and complete the NPA Volunteer and Nomination Form to let us know how you would like to participate. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with Newman. 
Greenie Connection
Greenie Connection is one of the NPA’s most important relationship-building programs. Happening mostly during the summer, volunteers formally welcome families who are new to Newman by connecting them with current Newman families who can answer questions and help make the transition to the School easier for both students and parents.

Room Parents
Room Parents serve as an important connection between families, teachers, and the NPA.

One Room Parent is selected for each Green Trees and Lower School classroom, while two Room Parents are selected for each Middle and Upper School grade. Responsibilities vary by division and may include helping teachers, coordinating events, encouraging parent involvement, and recruiting volunteers.

Lower School Room Parents assist with Special Friends Day, field trips, and classroom needs. Middle School Room Parents play an important role in supporting class trips. Senior Room Parents help with Commencement (beginning late in their child’s junior year and continue their responsibilities throughout senior year).

Newman Resale Shop
The Newman Resale Shop collects and sells gently used uniforms and Newman spirit items throughout the year. It’s a great fundraiser, a true “green” initiative, and a wonderful way to connect with other Newman families. Volunteers help sort and prepare merchandise, organize the shop, and staff sales throughout the year.

Greenie Bingo
Greenie Bingo is a fun, family-friendly community-building and fundraising event. Volunteers are needed to solicit prizes, coordinate hospitality, assist with setup and breakdown, and—most importantly—have fun!

Carnival Under the Stars
Carnival Under the Stars is a special Newman-community event held at City Park Amusements. Volunteers help bring the evening to life by assisting during the event, helping select promotional items, and encouraging ticket sales.

Book Fair
The Newman Book Fair is a beloved tradition and a celebration of the joy of reading. Held on campus, the Book Fair offers opportunities to help select books, plan the event, create decorations, staff the fair, and encourage sales. Volunteer commitments begin in August and continue through November. If you love books—or simply want to meet parents from across all school divisions—this is a wonderful way to get involved!

Lower School Special Friends Day/Green Trees Special Friends Day
Special Friends Day (celebrated at different times of the year for Lower School and Green Trees) welcomes family members and special friends of students to campus for a memorable morning at Newman. Volunteers help with planning, logistics, photography, setup, and welcoming and assisting visitors throughout the event.
Newman Golf Tournament/Tennis and Pickleball
The Newman Parents Association is bringing back the golf tournament for the 2026-27 school year.  Alternating annually with a tennis/pickleball competition, golf will become a wonderful tradition and a celebration of community spirit.  Held every other year, the tournament offers opportunities for volunteers to help with player registration, manage contests on the course, set up event spaces, assist with the lunch and awards reception, and cheer on our players.  If you love golf—or simply want to meet parents from across all school divisions—this is a fantastic way to get involved!

N’Spiration or Spring Party
N’Spiration occurs in odd-numbered years. Spring Party occurs in even-numbered years.
N’Spiration/Spring Party is the NPA’s largest fundraiser and a wonderful evening of food, fun, and community. There are countless ways to get involved, whether your talents are in event planning, food and beverages, entertainment, decorations, logistics, check-in and checkout, or setup and cleanup.

Planning begins months in advance, and there are opportunities for both behind-the-scenes volunteers and those who want to be part of the event itself. It’s also a fantastic way to meet fellow Newman parents!
GreenieFest
GreenieFest is a spring celebration on campus featuring great food, music, games, and races. This popular event is a wonderful community-building opportunity and an important fundraiser for Green Trees and Lower School families. Volunteers are needed to help with planning, setup, activities, hospitality, and cleanup.

Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a committee of volunteers established to provide compassionate and confidential support to members of the Newman community during times of need. Chairs organize meals and/or care calendars for families experiencing an illness, loss, or other difficult circumstance. Volunteers may sign up to provide meals for support.

Community & Inclusion Committee
The NPA Community & Inclusion Committee works to ensure that every Newman family feels welcomed, included, and valued. Committee members help support Newman’s community, inclusion, and belonging initiatives, programs, and activities.

Arts Support
Arts Support volunteers work closely with visual and performing arts to assist with a variety of events throughout the year, including ticket sales, concessions, reception setup and cleanup, and cast parties.

Speech & Debate Liaison
Speech & Debate volunteers work closely with Newman’s debate coaches and help support the Newman Invitational Tournament held each December. Volunteer opportunities include coordinating volunteers, assisting with hospitality, and helping with tournament logistics.

Library Support — Lower, Middle, and Upper School
Library volunteers work throughout the year with each Librarian to help restock books, prepare displays and decorations, and process and shelve new books. Volunteers sign up for shifts coordinated by the committee chairs. Weekly help is especially appreciated.

Desk Volunteers
Desk volunteers provide one hour of phone coverage for each division.  Volunteers answer incoming calls, assist with general questions, and help provide friendly support to the school offices. The committee coordinator creates the monthly volunteer calendar and reminds volunteers of their scheduled shifts.

Facilities Appreciation
Our Facilities Appreciation volunteers help the NPA recognize the wonderful facilities team for all they do for the Newman community. The NPA hosts a luncheon in the fall and another in the spring, and volunteers help with planning, food, setup, and cleanup.

Faculty Appreciation
The Faculty Appreciation Committee helps the NPA show gratitude to Newman faculty and staff throughout the year. Volunteers assist with planning, food arrangements, setup, and cleanup for special treats and appreciation events.

Sponsorship Committee
The NPA Sponsorship Committee, together with the Green N White Club, helps raise funds throughout the year to support Newman and enhance the teaching and learning experience for our students.
Volunteers help promote the importance of giving and encourage families and businesses to participate in NPA sponsorship opportunities.

Interested in volunteering or becoming a sponsor? Please contact Erin Lake Friend ’95, NPA President, at ErinLFriend@gmail.com.
1903 Jefferson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504.899.5641
Fax: 504.896.8597
Open 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
An independent,
co-educational,
non-denominational day
school in New Orleans for
early childhood through 12th grade