💙 Get Involved — Volunteer with Connolly Booster Club
Our Booster Club is powered by parent and community volunteers—just like you! Whether you have one hour or ongoing availability, there’s a way to help that fits your schedule.
🎯 Current Volunteer Opportunities
(Updated Monthly – Check Back Often and REFRESH the page)
✅ Event Setup & Cleanup
✅ Ticket Sales / Check-In Table
✅ Club Support (NJHS, Drama, Band, etc.)
✅ Student Incentives / Prize Distribution
✅ Teacher Appreciation
✅ Social Media & Communications
✅ Fundraising & Community Outreach
✅ Website & Tech Help
✅ Board or Committee Roles
💡 Not sure where to start? Let us know your interests—we’ll match you with something that fits!
✍️ Questions?
📧 Reach out to us anytime at hello@connollyboosterclub.org
🙌 Why Volunteer?
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Make a real difference in your child’s school experience
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Meet other awesome parents
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Get insider info on what's happening at Connolly & Aspire
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Support our amazing students and staff
Fall Festival Family-Friendly Event
Event Organizers:
Tandy McBride (Booster Club); Kailey Aguilar (Vice Principal)
Date of Event: November 13th 5pm to 7pm
Connolly Middle School Campus
Ticket Pre-Sales: November 10th & 12th 6th, 7th, 8th grade lunch.
Online ticket sales begin November 1st
Fundraising Goal: $5,000 to cover expenses
How to Support: Volunteers will be needed to set up bistro lights, decorate tables, set up photo station, sell wristbands and tickets at the ticket booth, monitor wristbands at each inflatable station and petting zoo, sell pumpkin pie slices, sell spirit wear, volunteers at our giving tree booth, and more.
We'll need gift cards for Costco, items/experiences donated for our raffle gift basket, 10 bales of hay for photo booth and decor.
This will be a family-friendly community event and is a great way to meet other Connolly & Aspire friends. Invite your siblings, family, and neighbors.
Wristbands Pre-Order Link is OPEN!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C45ACAB23ABF58-58637639-fall#/
Snack Shack & Spirit Wear Pop Up Shop at Band/Orchestra/Choir Concerts
Booster Club Officers at Event:
Heat Dziczek (Choir Concerts on Campus), Beth Hagen (Orchestra Concerts on Campus), Tandy McBride (Band Concerts on Campus)
Dates of Events: 12/09, 12/16, 12/18
Connolly Middle School - Cafeteria or Gym
Fundraising Goal: $200 each
Year to date: $790
How to Support: Volunteer at the Snack Shack and sell snacks/beverages/T-Shirts with the Booster Club Officers, Hand Out Flyers, Buy T-Shirts & Concessions! Donate snacks & beverages to sell at our upcoming events. If your child is performing in the concert, help us set up, watch your child's performance, then help us clean up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C45ACAB23ABF58-57537153-concession#/
2025-26 Volunteers Needed for:
Hospitality & Supply Runner: We're looking for a volunteer to help keep our Booster Club fridge, snack shack, and supply closet stocked, fresh, and event-ready! Tasks may include restocking snacks and bottled water, picking up bags of ice or pre-ordered food, and making sure drinks are cold before events. Time commitment, 1-2 hours per month.
Interested? Email hello@connollyboosterclub.org
Event Organizer: Tandy McBride
Date of Event: Ongoing
Fundraising Goal: $500
How to Support: Go to www.fryscommunityrewards.com and enroll in the Community Reward program. Be sure to select Connolly Booster Club as the organization linked to your Fry's V.I.P. card and the fundraising will be automatic every time you shop at Frys (for eligible purchases).
School Cents at Chandler Mall Sponsored by Lexus
Event Organizer: Tandy McBride
Date of Event: July 1st, 2025 through May 31st, 2026
Participating Stores & Restaurants at Chandler Mall
Fundraising Goal: Minimum $400, Maximum $3,000
Current Rank: 13th Place earning $500 as of October 31
How to Support: Shop at Chandler Mall and submit your receipts; we are competing with several other schools for ranked fundraising, so be sure to select "Connolly Middle School" when submitting receipts online. It's almost a year long fundraiser, and is super easy for you to participate. Thank you!
Booster Club Officers at Event:
Heat Dziczek, Beth Hagen, Rachel Daniels, Tandy McBride
Dates of Event:
November 19th @ 8:45 am to 9:15 am
Steve’s Espresso 1801 E Baseline Rd #102, Tempe, AZ 85283
December 17th @ 8:45 am to 9:15 am -
Infusion Coffee & Tea Crafters 1300 E 8th St #100, Tempe, AZ 85281
Fundraising Goal: $0
This is a community-building event.
How to Support: Show up to our monthly coffee & chat casual gatherings at various local coffee shops. Share ideas with the Booster Club, make new friends, no formal agenda.
Event Organizer: Beth Hagen
Upcoming Events:
November 13th 4:30pm to 7:00pm - Food Trucks at Fall Festival (Turkey Burger Boss, Hummus Express, Elote on Wheels, Happy Hotdogs, Kona Ice)
December 2nd - Catalyst
December 9th @ 6am to 9pm - Sesame Donuts 3231 S Mill Ave
Fundraising Goal: $200 net each event
Year to Date Earnings: $
How to Support: Bring your friends and family to our monthly dine & donate events around town. Let the restaurant know you're part of the fundraiser when you order. They'll send us a percentage.
Event Organizer: Heat Dziczek
Date of Event: Ongoing
Fundraising Goal: $4,000
Year to Date Earnings: $447.49
How to Support: Throughout the year, Booster Club collects snacks, gift cards, donations and then treats the teachers and staff of Connolly & Aspire.
During conference weeks and during teacher appreciation week in the spring, Booster Club typically sponsors a lunch for teachers & staff one day during the week and pizza or sandwiches for dinner on their long conference days.
Booster also treats the teachers and staff by sponsoring small gifts, gift cards, snacks & goodies, and some of the food at their annual holiday party.
2026-27 Booster Club Officer Nominations Open
Secretary - We're looking for someone to help keep notes at our monthly meetings to keep us organized and on task. Monthly time commitment would be an hour per week to prep agendas and minutes for our meetings. Additional tasks may include writing thank you notes, updating the Week at a Glance flyer, or other items and can be done at home on your own schedule.
Vice President - This position is flexible depending on your skills and interests. Monthly time commitment would be 1 hour for officers meeting, and 1 hour for general meeting, plus a few hours at home on your computer/phone if you volunteer to coordinate an event or fundraiser.
Elections will be held at the General Meeting in April. Please email hello@connollyboosterclub.org if you're interested in being a part of the team as an officer (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer). Self-nominations for officer positions are open throughout the school year up until the April Meeting.
Learn more about the Booster Club here > https://www.connollyboosterclub.org/about
Event Organizer: Tandy McBride
Date of Event: Ongoing
Participating brands at various grocery stores.
Fundraising Goal: $630
Year to Date Earnings: $112.90 (as of 11/3/25)
How to Support: Shop as you normally do, and submit your receipts; We get points for your validated receipts/product purchases which turn into cash rebates directly to the booster club quarterly.
Referral Bonus
Use this referral link to download the BTFE App, scan eligible grocery receipts within 14 days of purchase, and you'll raise $5+ for Booster Club!
