Parent Volunteering

Parents are an integral part of the success of The Awty International School. Parental involvement in student activities, sporting events, and school functions is the best way to experience the richness of the Awty community and to actively participate in the educational support of your student.

In a typical year, we encourage parents to complete the Abuse Prevention training and participate in the Awty community by accompanying your child on a field trip, helping plan an event, attending a jazz concert, chairing a booth at the International Festival, cheering at a soccer game, joining the APPA, playing Saturday morning tennis, or experiencing Houston with Awty Cultural Connections.

This year, the environment is very different, and we will not be able to gather in our usual formats. Our volunteer groups remain active, and you are encouraged to participate where it makes sense for you; most parent involvement will be virtual, not on campus. We will be strictly limiting visitors (including parents) on campus in an effort to protect the health and well-being of our students and staff. Completing the volunteer training in the fall will have you ready to join onsite opportunities as soon as the school is able to welcome visitors to campus.

If you wish to be part of the Awty community of volunteers, but are not sure where you fit, we can help! Regardless of your time commitment or availability, we have a place for anyone who wants to volunteer. For more information, contact Kimberly King and click here to get started today with your background check and volunteer training.

Volunteer calendar

Volunteer Training

submit a volunteer opportunity

The Awty Annual Fund

A gift to The Awty Annual Fund is the first and most important gift we ask of our families. Each year, The Awty Annual Fund Volunteer Team raises essential operating funds that directly and immediately benefit every student and teacher at Awty beyond what’s possible through tuition alone. Volunteers bring energy, enthusiasm, relationships, and talents to the table. They educate community members on the importance of giving, host events, and/or encourage others to give. Last year alone, our amazing volunteers helped us raise over $1,000,000 by serving as ambassadors for the fund!

Awty Gala

Admissions

The Parent Ambassador Network supports the Admissions team. These parent representatives are trained to offer campus tours and serve as hosts at a variety of admissions events. They attract families to Awty by spreading the word about our amazing school while sharing stories that bring joy and excitement as they witness their children’s personal, linguistic, and academic growth.

Awty Dads Club

The Awty Dads Club provides a community for Dads to socialize, as well as to support the development and cultivation of the school and its mission. The Awty Dads Club organizes fun, casual social and networking events throughout the year that are open to all Awty parents, not just dads. They are a great place to meet the club officers, Awty class representatives, and other Awty dads.

Awty Parents and Personnel Association (APPA)

Awty Village Moms

Fine Arts Booster Club

Awty's Fine Arts Booster Club (FABC) is a group of Awty parents, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to working for the advancement of the arts at Awty. The FABC's main goal is to provide financial and moral support to the various fine arts programs and activities offered at the school. Students also have the opportunity to participate in performances and exhibitions at public venues, inter-school competitions, and other events creating a bridge to the larger world outside of school life.

Rams Booster Club

Awty's Athletics Department benefits from the hard work and energetic support of parents who volunteer for the Awty Rams Booster Club. The Awty Rams Booster Club supports, promotes, and fundraises for all sports teams (Middle School and Upper School). We encourage and recognize high scholastic achievement, sportsmanship, and character of our student athletes. The booster club actively encourages a positive environment through parents and volunteer participation.