The Community Service Board

Mission Statement

Deerfield Academy has long stressed the idea that those who benefit from Deerfield’s educational opportunities have an ethical obligation to give back to society. The Community Service Program provides students a means to realize the school’s motto “Be Worthy of Your Heritage” by serving others and forming meaningful relationships with people outside of the Academy.

The goals of Deerfield Academy’s Community Service Program are to develop partnerships between Deerfield and local agencies that address critical needs in Franklin County, and to provide unique educational opportunities for students and faculty. Community Service participants learn new skills, gain knowledge and develop a connection to and sense of responsibility toward community.

Community Service Directors

Director: Mr. Baker (1486)

Administrative Assistant: Ms. Caouette (1487)

Community Service Student Board

• Head: Grace Mermel
• Public Relations: Alex Madronal, Emma DeCamp
• Weekend Projects: Rose Fisher, Henry Lewis, Sarah Sutphin
• Second Helpings: Claire Hutchins, Dani Pulgini
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters: Bobby DeNunzio, Marissa Morte
• Fundraising: Mac McDonald
• Technology: John Lee
• Scroll Liaison: Danielle Dalton
• Round Square Liaison: Jade Moon

Service Opportunities

Second Helpings at St. James’ Church in Greenfield

Weekend Community Service Projects in Franklin County

Special Olympics take place on Sundays from 9-11am (in the East Gym) and are great opportunities that bring DA students with local adolescents and adults with mental disabilities while playing field hockey.

Special Olympics in the East Gym

Relay for Life supporting the American Cancer Society

Cocurricular Service Opportunities

Workman Grant/ Charles Piper Cost Award

Deerfield is pleased to give all its students access to a number of weekend community service projects that do not require a regular commitment. These projects typically last about an hour to an hour and a half. We have partnerships with seven different local elderly people who need help from groups of 2-5 around their homes doing yard work, clean-up work, gardening, and washing windows. We plan to send Deerfield performing groups to local nursing homes, elderly centers, etc. if interest persists. We are also in contact with the town of Greenfield and can accommodate larger groups who desire to do various types of community service in the local area? Just get in touch with us and we can set something up! Doing community service on weekends can be a fun and rewarding thing to do with a group of friends, and it offers a great study break that can be completed quickly.