Friends of GSA
Friends of GSA provides meaningful volunteer experiences through Volunteer Work Days and other events, broadens our donor base through participation in the GSA Annual Fund, and provides continuity with information and engagement with parents, alumni, and other groups.
Volunteer Resources
Friends of GSA provides meaningful opportunities throughout the year. We are your first stop for volunteering at GSA.
Connect With Volunteer Resources
Complete this form so that we have your name, contact information, and interests. If you have completed a similar online or paper volunteer interest form during the 2024-2025 school year, you do not need to complete this again. Thanks for your patience while we streamline things.
Log Your Volunteer Experience
Friends of GSA strives to ensure that the efforts of all volunteers are appropriately tracked and recognized. Complete this form to log your activity for the 2024-2025 school year. Yes, past events from this school year should be logged here.
Participate in Volunteer Work Days and more!
Friends of GSA hosts Volunteer Work Days throughout the school year. We coordinate activities with faculty, staff, and other key partners to assess needs, prioritize tasks, and arrange for necessary materials. Complete our Volunteer Interest form and watch this space for more information. Yes, students seeking Community Service Hours are always welcome.
Volunteer Work Days are announced via school newsletter, social media, and other GSA comms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I learn about Volunteer Work Days and other opportunities?
- What’s a Volunteer Work Day?
- I have an idea for a Volunteer Work Day. What do I do with it?
- I work at GSA and have a project that can’t wait for a Volunteer Work Day. How can you help me?
- My club/team/group needs volunteers for an event. Can you give us a list of people who will help? Will you recruit volunteers for us?
- I’m a student, do you help me fulfill my Community Service requirements?
- I volunteered, now what?
How do I learn about Volunteer Work Days and other opportunities?
What’s a Volunteer Work Day?
I have an idea for a Volunteer Work Day. What do I do with it?
I work at GSA and have a project that can’t wait for a Volunteer Work Day. How can you help me?
My club/team/group needs volunteers for an event. Can you give us a list of people who will help? Will you recruit volunteers for us?
I’m a student, do you help me fulfill my Community Service requirements?
I volunteered, now what?
Fundraising
Friends of GSA plans and assists in fundraising programs and strategies to support the GSA Annual Fund. This includes events such as our year-end appeal, Giving Day, The Duane B. Gray ‘64 Memorial Golf Tournament, The Downeast Art & Antique Show, and more. Click here to learn more about ways to support GSA.
Connections & Engagement
Friends of GSA connects with alumni and parents with peer-to-peer communication, networking, and more. We also provide logo files, guidance, and approval in developing GSA-branded products and materials for sales or distribution.
Why “Friends of GSA”?
The traditional title of Development has been confusing and misleading to many. As a name, Friends of GSA helps to illustrate and remind us that it’s the importance of our relationships and participation that ultimately ensures GSA's financial health and sustainability.