VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

April 18th, 2026 DEFA will host Fan Fest for alumni, current and rising family members and community members that support the Downingtown East football team. This committee supports the chairperson to deliver an outstanding fundraiser and night out for the community.

Solicit local businesses for Fan Fest, media guide, Gold Card and other opportunities.

Cougar Kick-Off Family Night August 20, 2026. This is an exciting evening to kick off the season with Cougar pride! This committee will be responsible for organizing activities during the event and selling merch at the tent.

July 13-16, 2026 Team Camp consists of a team trip, and then 3 days of hosting other teams. DEFA provides morning & afternoon meals for ALL players. Join this committee to help plan food and volunteer your time during this memorable week.

Gold Card Blitz is on August 15, 2026. Extra drivers for Freshman players for the day of the Blitz.

Official team photos will take place on August 21, 2026. Assist with player line-up, names, and collection of order forms.Set up tables for lunch immediately following practice and before pictures. Players check their names for spelling & document Freshman jersey numbers.

On August 14, 2026, moms are invited to join their players for the final hour of heat camp. Come meet other moms and spend some time with your player!

A tradition at Downingtown East Football is our team dinners. The night before every football game (home or away), the families of the Downingtown East Football program host the players and coaches for a "FAMILY" dinner. This committee requires two representatives from each class to coordinate the food and volunteers to serve the the team. Every dinner is a great way to get to know the players without their helmets, and to know the parents you sit with in the stands.

Pick-up ice and water from Lionville Beverage. Fill & deliver coolers, Gatorade Bars and Powerade before all games. You need to be at the Cafeteria around 315 and set-up coolers near the back door of the cafeteria. You will remain and take any leftover bars and one empty coller with you. Collect coolers post-game and transfer them to next person. You will need to be able to fit two large sideline coolers in your car to transport so an SUV/Van/Truck is necessary.

Seniors will be recognized on Date TBD, 2025. We celebrate with a special ceremony before the game. Will need coordination for preparation before the game, and during the time where the seniors walk onto the field with their family.

On Date TBD, we will host a PowderPuff game at the high school. We'll need someone to help coordinate the evening's events including a donation drive for Cradles to Crayons and treats.

On Date TBD, we will have a banquet celebrating the season. We'll need help setting up, and breaking down afterward.