The Bay School depends on a dedicated group of volunteers for many aspects of operation. Bay School volunteers organize and host special events, do routine office work, and are on-call for many other special tasks.

A volunteer email newsletter is sent once a month to these enthusiastic helpmates to keep them informed. Three times a year, we hold volunteer appreciation events that in addition to tasty food potluck style, involve raffle drawings and recognition awards. 

Here are just a few highlights from recent celebrations!

2024 Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Potluck – Bay School Community Arts Center

The Bay School Volunteers' Taco Dinner – Bay School Community Arts Center

The volunteer community at The Bay School is a lively and dedicated group of fun individuals. If you'd like to join us for friendship, camaraderie, and a shared love of the arts, contact Jennifer at jenschroeder@bayschool-arts.com

2024 Volunteer of the Year Award

Peggy Shifflett
(Signed up for 71 tasks during 2024)

Peggy has been a painter all her life, stained glass artist for ten years, and a potter since 2016. Her recent work incorporates her painting into her ceramic and sculptural pieces. In addition to being a very active volunteer at The Bay School, she serves as a Pottery Studio Technician, sharing her creative insights and skills with our students and artists.

Peggy began her art career in billboard design for ad campaigns, attended TAD Tech for drafting, and was the graphic designer/draftsperson for the City of Richmond for 15 years. After retiring in 2022, she discovered The Bay School. Showing her enthusiasm, Peggy says, “The Bay School feels like it is my “home.” I enjoy every minute of my time here and hope to continue for many years!”