Parents

FIRE School Liaison Role

The FIRE School Liaison is the “Face of FIRE” in your school community.

You connect the FIRE Foundation to parents, staff, parish members, and volunteers, helping everyone understand, support, and celebrate inclusive Catholic education. Working closely with your principal and inclusion coordinator, you share information, coordinate activities, and build enthusiasm for the mission.Key Responsibilities

Communication & Awareness

• Share FIRE news, events, and opportunities through school and parish channels (newsletters, websites, bulletins, social media, parent groups).
• Speak briefly at school events or parish gatherings (Mass, PTO/PTA meetings, back-to-school night) to share FIRE’s mission and invite involvement.
• Make sure FIRE has a visible presence on the school website and in parent communications.

Event Support & Fundraising

• Coordinate and promote participation in FIRE’s annual events:
  • Play with FIRE Golf Tournament (April)
  • Purses with Purpose (June)
  • FIREBall (October/November)
• Lead your school’s FIREBall Week activities, raffle ticket sales, and auction package contributions.
• Organize at least one school-based FIRE fundraiser each year to support inclusion.

Parent & Volunteer Engagement

• Connect with families whose children benefit from FIRE support and invite them to get involved.
• Organize volunteer sign-ups for FIRE events and activities (online tools like SignUpGenius can help).
• Attend new parent orientation, back-to-school nights, and other school gatherings to promote inclusion.

Parish Connection

• Work with parish leaders to highlight FIRE in bulletins, newsletters, and social media.
• Coordinate raffle ticket sales or special FIRE spotlights after weekend Masses.

Resources & Support

• Access to the FIRE Liaison Mentoring Program for ideas and guidance.
• Promotional materials, templates, and event toolkits from the FIRE Foundation.
• Ongoing communication with the FIRE team for updates and assistance.