Casino Volunteer Opportunities: This Fundraiser Needs You

Once every year and a half, we get a chance to put in volunteer hours (over the course of two days) at Cowboys Casino and in return our school raises over $ 65,000. This fundraiser simply can't be beat and is not possible without the support of the parents and guardians at Hawkwood School.

This year our casino dates are Saturday, November 17th & Sunday, November 18th. 

Since we made the first call out for volunteers, we have filled over 35 spots - wow and thank you to those who have volunteered!

We do need four more volunteers for Sunday evening. The roles up for grabs include: General Manager, Cashier, and even Back Up/Reserve just in case.

To view details about the volunteer opportunities and to sign up, please click here for the online sign up sheet.

(UPDATE: Currently all volunteer positions have been filled. Thank you to everyone!)

Training is done on-site and no previous experience is necessary. This truly is a fun volunteer experience. Most who sign up become repeat volunteers in subsequent years because of the easy and fun factor.

Generally, you can't put a dollar value on volunteer time as it's invaluable. However, the impact your time has when helping out at a casino can be summed up as follows: 

• A single volunteer shift brings in about $1,750 to benefit the students at our school. 

Without a doubt, this is time well spent.

Come join in on the experience and feel good about raising money for Hawkwood School. In the past, the funds raised have gone towards ensuring that technology (SMART boards, laptops, iPads and software) is both available for students and up-to-date.

This year's "Wish List" for the casino funds include:

• Classroom Technology - laptops, iPads, & video equipment
• Field Trip Transportation - busing
• Artists in Residency - dance, drama, math links
• Naturalization Project/Area - south side (front) of school

To gain insight on the impact volunteering and monetary donations have on our school, check out our blog post with an Impact Infographic. >>