Volunteering

We generally hold a major FoB event each school term. 

Past FoB events have included Comedy Nights, and even a black-tie gala complete with dinner, dancing, live music, and auctions.  Our spectacular Venetian Masquerade Ball in February 2023 raised £25,700+ for the Borlase 400 Campaign!

Borlase is fortunate to have a vibrant performing arts program and we support many of the performances with our Friends Bar service. 

FoB volunteers serve wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, and snacks before the show and during the interval. Teams of three or four FoB volunteers set up at approximately 18:00, serve, and then clear up, usually by 22:00. These evenings fly by as we raise funds for the school. Plus: volunteers can see much of these performances for free!

FoB volunteers organize ongoing sales of second-hand uniform and PE kit items – a smart, sustainable practise that helps Borlase parents save money and helps FoB raise money! Donated items are carefully examined, cleaned where needed, and sorted for sale at the end of every half term.

This FoB team also works closely with sixth-form students who manage Lost Property items! The LP storage – upstairs of the old gym next to the music rooms – is open  Wednesdays from 1:40–2:30pm  for students to retrieve their belongings.