Volunteering is an important aspect of parent involvement at Moravian Academy. Every parent is encouraged to become active in our school community. You do not need any special talent or skill and the time commitment may be as little or as much as you wish. There are many ways to participate.

Please let us know which of the following activities fit best with your time and interests by contacting Bob Zaiser, Director of Development, at 610- 868-4744 or bzaiser@moravianacademy.org. 

Parents' Association Meetings

Parents' Association meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of the month at 8:15 am and the location rotates between our two campuses. 


Below is a quick schedule:

September 9, 2008 - 7 East Market Street Cafetorium on the Middle School Campus; Speaker: George N. King, Jr., Headmaster

October 14, 2008 - 7 East Market Street Cafetorium on the Middle School Campus; Topic: The Different Divisions at Moravian Academy

November 11, 2008 - 7 East Market Street Margolis Conference Room on the Middle School Campus; Topic: Music at Moravian Academy

December 9, 2008 - Snyder Conference Room on the Merle-Smith Campus; Topic: Our Moravian roots and traditions

January 13, 2009 - 7 East Market Street Cafetorium on the Middle School Campus; The role of the Dean of Students at Moravian Academy

February 10, 2009 - 7 East Market Street Cafetorium on the Middle School Campus; Speaker: George N. King, Jr., Headmaster, "The State of the School"

March 3, 2009 - Snyder Conference Room on the Merle-Smith Campus; Topic: College Placement and the Role of the Advisor at the Upper School

April 14, 2009 - CE Building on the Lower School Campus; Topic: Development at Moravian Academy

May 12, 2009 - Benigna House on the Merle-Smith Campus

All parents are welcome

Activities List

Candle Dressing - Hundreds of beeswax candles are "dressed" in special red paper trim for the traditional Christmas Vespers held in Central Moravian Church. Experience is not necessary - there are many friendly teachers.
November 12, 2008

Country Fair - Games, rides, contests, prizes, food, bake sale, crafts and entertainment are brought together on a Saturday in early fall on the Upper School's Merle-Smith Campus at Green Pond. Volunteers plan the event months in advance and, along with students and faculty, oversee the activities the day of the Fair.
October 4, 2008

Family Ski Day and Camelbeach - Help to plan, publicize and oversee these all-school family fun days.
Ski Day - Date to be determined
Camelbeach - August 10, 2008

Father-Daughter Dinner Dance - Each spring, the Upper School girls and their fathers enjoy a formal dinner dance. Volunteers take care of the arrangements, invitations and decorations.
May 2, 2009

Grandparents' Days - In November, grandparents visit the Upper School, Middle School and grades one through five in the Lower School. Volunteers address the invitations, handle other special arrangements, and greet and host grandparents as they arrive for their special day.
Upper School - November 24, 2008
Grades 1 - 8 - November 25, 2008

Jacket and Uniform Exchange - This one-day service project gives parents the opportunity to acquire previously owned uniform items at very reasonable cost. Volunteers receive, size and organize the items and handle all the arrangements for the exchange and/or sale of the items.
May 18, 2009

Library Guild - Library aides assist the school librarians on a regular basis, help with the end-of-the-year book inventory, conduct book fairs and organize the popular Used Book Sale at Country Fair. All proceeds from Library Guild activities are designated for the school libraries.
Throughout the year

Lovefeasts - Volunteers address invitations and wrap the Lovefeast cookies for the Fathers' Lovefeast in the fall, Mothers' Lovefeast and All-School Birthday Lovefeast in the spring.
Alumni Lovefeast (grades 1-8):  October 3, 2008
Fathers' Lovefeast (Grades 1-8):  October 22, 2008
Mothers' Lovefeast (Grades 1-8):  May 13, 2009
All-School Birthday Lovefeast:  April 22, 2009

Mailings - Help is always needed addressing, collating, folding and sorting. This work is usually done during school hours on weekdays in the Development Office at 7 East Market Street.
Throughout the Year

Moravian Academy Ambassadors- Returning parents help to welcome new parents by answering or directing questions, offering ideas on how to get involved in the Academy's many volunteer activities, and encouraging attendance at parent meetings throughout the year. A New Parent Welcome is sponsored by the Parents' Association in late summer.
Throughout the Year

Moravian Academy Lion Backers - 
Upper School: Upper School: Volunteers provide refreshments and healthy snacks for our athletes. They also sell refreshments at home games and tournaments and help to make visiting teams feel welcome.
Throughout the Year

Middle School: Two volunteers for each sport organize parents to provide snacks for the players during games.
Throughout the Year

Mother-Son Outing - Volunteers plan a special day for the Middle School boys and their mothers. Ideas and help with the arrangements are always welcome!
Date to be Determined

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Day - Volunteers plan a continental breakfast as a special thank you to our teachers and staff. Help is needed with planning, baking, set-up and clean-up.
Date to be Determined

Wreath and Ornament Sale - The Parents' Association sponsors a sale of evergreen wreaths, holiday bows and ornaments. Volunteers make the bows, process the orders, and distribute the items on the designated pick-up/shipping date.

Bow Making: Wednesday,  November 5, 2008
Distribution: December 3, 2008