Volunteer
If you're looking for ways to help, you found the right place.
Below you'll find a list of many of the campaigns coming up—some efforts need ideas, some need hearts, others need backs. We use this page to keep track of our workstreams and to raise our hands when we need help!
We will happily accept volunteers from the Parent, Alumni, and broader Canyon Community!
Looking for Volunteers
Spring Gala & Auction
Our biggest single night of the year. Gather friends & family around on April 26th, 2025 for an evening in the grove. This is a big lift that needs people for gift solicitation, auction management, food planning, set up / tear down, and good ol' fashioned marketing.
Angela Rodriguez & Elizabeth Weber are leading the way this year.
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December Art Faire
It's a year-end tradition to pack everyone into the multi-purpose room for mulled cider and craft-treasure hunting. This year CEF will be holding an auction or raffle for a few choice pieces.
Have craft? We need treasures!
Angela Rodriguez, Elizabeth Weber, & Mike Godwin are working this out.
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Canyon Café
Canyon has seen some lovely and super-effective Canyon-kitchen fundraising in the past: The Critter Café, Misty Meals, or Lunches at the School. Could there be a new iteration? Join us and make it happen.
Esperanza Surls has ideas, but she needs support. Next step is ideating as a group on what could be doable.
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Canyon School Swag Shop
We've set up Givebutter to do auctions and sale items, now we just need stock! Let's connect with folks who have fundraising items we need to move.
Mike Godwin is working on this.
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Grove Rentals
The Grove is a special place for all manner of events. Could we be doing more with this sylvan trove?
Itoco Garcia, Sarah Flores & Esperanza are developing this idea.
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EBRPD / EBMUD Partnerships
Gloria Faircloth is looking for opportunities to partner with EBMUD or EBRPD for potential fundraising opportunities. She's looking for contacts and opportunities at these organizations.
Fully Staffed Efforts
Annual Per Student Ask of School Families
The majority of CEF's annual raise comes from a per student ask donation directly to parents at the school. While we may ask for a big $ number, the real goal is 100% participation.
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Canyon School Alumni Association
We've rallied the Alumni previously, especially for the 100 year anniversary. Come back, we need you again!
Esperanza Surls, Tera Heylin, Elizabeth Weber are working to build and communicate to this network.
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Fall Carnival
CEF will be holding a spooky raffle to complement the Fall festivities.
Angela Rodriguez & Elizabeth Weber have a vision.
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Love Your Library — GoFundMe
The Library is getting a ton of love right now, this team is reaching out even further to raise money specifically for library bling.
Angela Rodriguez & Elizabeth Weber are collaborating with Yona Abrams.