OUR COMMITTEE

The committee is a group of volunteer parents and community members who help support the running of Old Bar Preschool. We work with the director and staff to make decisions, fundraise, and ensure the preschool continues to provide a safe, engaging, and high-quality learning environment for children.

As a community-based preschool, we rely on a volunteer management committee to oversee operations, meet legal obligations, and represent families in key decisions. Your involvement helps keep our preschool community strong and thriving.

Roles include:

• President

• Vice President

• Secretary, Assistant Secretary

• Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer

• General Members

Other ways to be involved: gardening, RAP Culture, Worker Bees, Volunteering

• Meetings are held about every 6 weeks

• They last about 1-2 hours and are friendly and informal.

• Meetings are not mandatory however, a quorum of 5 committee members is required for any motions or decisions to be passed.

• Attend meetings when possible.

• Participate in decision making

• Support fundraising and community events.

• Communicate respectfully and maintain confidentiality.

• Be positive, proactive, and willing to help when you can.

Common activities include raffles, BBQs, family fun days, and local market stalls. Funds raised go directly back into the preschool — new resources, playground updates, and learning materials.

• Updates are shared via email or a group chat.

• Meeting reminders and volunteer callouts are sent regularly.

You’ll be part of a supportive, community-minded group, have a voice in your child’s early education, and help create lasting positive change. It’s a great way to meet other families and make a meaningful contribution to the preschool.

Come in and talk to the staff to learn more about becoming at committee member!