Volunteer

Every year we ask 7th grade parents to provide hospitality at the 8th grade celebration reception. This includes contributing cookies, setting up, refreshing the cookies during the reception, and cleaning up afterward. Contact Jackie Seremak seremak@timothychristian.com

We're stronger because of our alumni. Discover all the ways you can become more involved with Timothy Christian Schools from attending events, to organizing reunions, or being part of Timothy Giving Day — we'd love to see more of you! Contact: Michael VanDerAa vanderaa@timothychristian.com or Bob Venhousen venhousen@timothychristian.com

Help us connect new families with other Timothy families by grade. This is a great chance to help someone find their place and integrate into the Timothy community. If you have a welcoming spirit and a desire for people new to the Timothy to get connect, please contact Leslie Wolterstorff wolterstorff@timothychristian.com to find out how you can help.

This is the sweetest Timothy tradition. Volunteers are needed to assemble hundreds of pies. This is the perfect opportunity for grandparents, alumni, and parents to volunteer. This fundraiser, which raises money for Timothy’s community events and teacher appreciation initiatives, dates back many years. For more information about Apple Pie Day visit timothychristian.com/support/events/apple-pie Contact: Ann Oglevee oglevee@timothychristian.com

Contact: Melissa Venhousen venhousenm@timothychristian.com or Deanna Steiner steiner@timothychristian.com to learn how you can help the elementary and middle school art department. From hanging artwork to organizing supplies, there are lots of ways to serve.

Athletics is a big part of student life here at Timothy, and we need your help! Athletics is more than just learning to compete, it's about training the next generation of servant leaders both on and off the field. Athletic volunteer opportunities include:

• Setup and takedown for games (scoring table, bleachers, etc)
• Running the scoreboard, staffing the entrance and collecting fees, etc.
• Hospitality for tournaments.
• Working the IHSA sectional track meet.

Contact Jack LeGrand, Athletic Director legrand@timothychristian.com

This biennial community event raises funds for special initiatives. We need help serving on the planning team, procuring auction items, and serving the night of the event at registration and check-out. This event includes dinner as well as both a silent and live auction. This is an auction year, so be on the lookout for opportunities to volunteer this year! For more information about the auction, visit timothychristian.com/support/events/auction Contact: Ann Oglevee oglevee@timothychristian.com

This is a beloved event that kicks-off the start of the school year. It’s held at Paradise Bay Waterpark in Lombard for all PreK-8th grade families. We need volunteers to welcome families and receive the admissions fees at the gate. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to meet people. Contact: Ann Oglevee oglevee@timothychristian.com

Timothy hosts two resales, in fall and spring, offering our community the opportunity to buy and sell quality used children's clothing and toys.  There are countless volunteer opportunities, from setting up the sale to operating the cash register.  New consignors are welcome!   Clothing and toy donations are also accepted with a donation deadline two weeks prior to the sale.  Proceeds go toward the Community Events budget. For more information about the Resale visit timothychristian.com/resale Contact: Dawn Feenstra dawnfeenstra@gmail.com

Calling all Trojan fans! Volunteer in the concession stand and you’re sure to meet many, many people from the Timothy community. This is a fun volunteer opportunity that also allows you to cheer on your Trojans. Contact: Sheri LeGrand legrands@timothychristian.com

1-5 Day Commitment

If you love books, this is the volunteer opportunity for you!  Volunteers will help in one or more of the following ways: Set up and take down the sale, assist students in choosing books, run the cashier table, and restock merchandise.  This is a great opportunity to interact with students and teachers as they pick books for their homes/classrooms! The Book Fair is typically held in November each year. Contact: Liza Zimmerman and Megan Brandsma library@timothychristian.com 

The elementary school needs consistent, weekly volunteers to help serve and monitor 1st-6th grade lunch from 11:20am-12:40pm. Outdoor recess supervision is also needed to monitor K-6th grade from 11:30-1:00. This is a great opportunity for elementary parents to get on campus on a regular basis. Contact: Justin Horne horne@timothychristian.com for lunch and Taren Stob stobt@timothychristian.com for recess. 

Grandparents and Grandfriends Day is held annually in the fall for K-6th grade students. We need volunteers to help direct the Grands, check in the Grands, setup photo booths, help with crafts, and much more! Contact: Laura Moreno moreno@timothychristian.com or Dawn Feenstra dawnfeenstra@gmail.com

Come home to Timothy! Volunteers are needed in the fall during the boys Homecoming soccer game in Trojan Stadium. This is a large community event and volunteers are needed to staff the spirit wear tent, help serve food, and welcome alumni. Contact: Olivia Poortinga poortinga@timothychristian.com

Interested in connecting with Timothy families in your area? Start a Hometown Group! There have been some great success stories when people decided to take the initiative and start a local Timothy meet-up. Need help or ideas? Reach out to Alli Ferguson at alliferguson@gmail.com or Elise Buikema at elise.lappinga@gmail.com and be sure to check out this video!

Our resale store in Lombard sells quality, used furniture and clothing for all ages. Want to serve on the "floor"? It's a great time — from helping customers find what they need, to ringing up sales, or perhaps decorating the floor room, this volunteer job is a lot of fun. Want to put your strength to good use? Jubilee is in urgent need of strong volunteers (aged 16+) to help in two ways: assist in the unloading area or by riding in the Jubilee truck to pick up donated items. This is an opportunity for parents and teens to serve alongside one another — just remember, strength is a requirement for this position. Profits from this store help support The Timothy Fund. Visit timothychristian.com/support/jubilee to learn more, or contact: Ruth Flikkema flikkema@timothychristian.com or Jon Huizinga huizinga@timothychristian.com

Oh, nuts! The Koeze Nut Sale is a yearly fundraiser to raise money for the Community Events budget. Interested in assisting our coordinator with this low-commitment opportunity? Contact: Melinda Meyer meyerm@timothychristian.com

We believe prayer changes things! Timothy dads, grandfathers, and fathers of alumni are invited to pray over Timothy Christian Schools on Friday at 6:30 a.m. in the Advancement Office. Contact: Bob Venhousen venhousen@timothychristian.com

To foster a Christ-centered community, Timothy hosts a monthly community event for all middle school students. In the past, middle school students have had a movie night, lūau, and have even played yard games and roasted marshmallows at the Davidson’s house! Volunteers are always needed to help supply snacks and chaperone each event. There are also two middle school dances during the school year. Contact: Olivia Poortinga poortinga@timothychristian.com

We believe prayer changes things! Timothy moms, grandmothers, aunts and moms of alumni are welcometo pray over Timothy Christian Schools weekly on Friday mornings at 8:30am across the street at Faith CRC. Contact: Melissa Adams or Casey Ong at momsinprayer@timothychristian.com

There are many ways to volunteer for Timothy's vibrant music and drama department throughout the year. Music department opportunities with band, choir, and orchestra 5th-12th grade abound, from ushering, setup and teardown, and more. If you are interested in volunteering to help with middle or high school drama productions, there are several opportunities, including set construction, concessions sales, ushering, and more. Contact Erin Lanenga lanenga@timothychristian.com

Held the first full week of school to welcome parents new to Timothy - breakfast bites and coffee, plus an opportunity to hear from school principals and superintendent. Volunteers are needed to help serve and welcome new parents. Contact: Olivia Poortinga poortinga@timothychristian.com

A committee of volunteers coordinates all of the necessary work involved in organizing the details related to the Performing Arts Booster program. There are opportunities to volunteer for various performances during the school. Contact: Erin Lanenga lanenga@timothychristian.com

The Picture Lady program is the longest running program at Timothy. Each volunteer gets a painting and is encouraged to research it. Then once a month, the Picture Lady (or guy) visits a classroom with a classic painting and tells the students about the artist and interprets the painting. Then they tell the students about the philosophy of the painting, where the artist lived, how they were trained. Contact: Karen Myers kdm808@comcast.net

Pizza Day is a fundraiser held on Tuesdays September - May for all full day kindergarten through 8th grade. Proceeds from Pizza Day go toward the overall Community Events budget. There are weekly volunteer opportunities to serve pizza in the elementary and middle schools. Contact: Leslie Wolterstorff wolterstorff@timothychristian.com or Melinda Meyer meyerm@timothychristian.com

An additional women's prayer group is coming to Timothy. Well suited for working women or those who have early morning availability, Rise and Pray will meet weekly on Monday mornings from 6:30-7:15am in the high school conference room. For questions or to learn more, reach out to Viktoriia Naughton at viktoriia.naughton@gmail.com.

Room parents support their home room teacher K-8th grade. They are responsible for planning the Christmas party and supporting any special projects that teachers may request. This is a full year commitment. Contact:  Leslie Wolterstorff wolterstorff@timothychristian.com

We’ve got spirit yes, we do! We need volunteers to help with spirit wear sales at large community events. Contact: Olivia Poortinga poortinga@timothychristian.com

Timothy’s teachers are superheroes! Each year we celebrate them during Teacher Appreciation Week. We need volunteers to assist with lunches, special treats, and other surprises! This is a fun way to thank our teachers. We are always looking for restaurant owners who would like to donate food during Teacher Appreciation week. Contact: Leslie Wolterstorff wolterstorff@timothychristian.com to volunteer or donate.

This delicious biennial community event is a fundraiser. It always sells out and is a great community event. We need volunteers to help plan the event, help with setup and takedown, and to serve as greeters at the event. The next Taste of Timothy will be held during the spring of the 2025-26 school year and you can find more information about this event by visiting timothychristian.com/support/events/taste-of-timothy Contact: Ann Oglevee oglevee@timothychristian.com

The Timothy Golf Outing is held in September each year at a premier course in the western suburbs of Chicago. Funds raised support our overall Athletics budget for the year. There are opportunities to serve on the planning committee, volunteer the day of, and/or sponsor or attend the event as a golfer. Visit timothychristian.com/support/events/golf-outing to learn more. Contact: Ann Oglevee oglevee@timothychristian.com to get involved.

Held in early May, this event typically includes food and entertainment as a way to celebrate a great school year. This event is geared toward the entire Timothy community. Grandparents and alumni are welcome! We need many volunteers to help make sure this event runs smoothly. From welcoming guests, serving in the Spiritwear tent, or setting up/tearing down, we need you! Contact: Olivia Poortinga poortinga@timothychristian.com

Young Life is a vibrant program for the spiritual development of our high school and middle school students. Parent involvement is vital to sustain and support the YL leaders and volunteer leadership. Contact: Kyle Lillwitz klillwitz@ylchicago.com or Abby Huizenga abby2@gmail.com