Volunteer Opportunities
Below are some general descriptions of tasks for which we are seeking assistance. It is important to note that participating in one event does not entail involvement in multiple or all events. We gratefully appreciate any level of support that individuals are able to contribute. To register for specific events, please visit our SignUpGenius page. If you have any questions regarding volunteering, please visit the Band Parents Association page for contact information.
Fittings
Organize uniforms after they are picked up from cleaners in preparation for fittings.
Students need to be fitted for marching uniforms at the beginning of the year (shoes, jumper, jacket, hat, polo) and concert attire later in the year (dress or pants and jacket)
Parades
Arrive at call time in band room to help students get into uniforms
Walk behind the band in the parade to tend to any needs that arise. Hand out candy. For the “light up the holidays parade”, candy must be handed to people, it can’t be thrown.
At the school after the parade, help students return uniforms to uniform room.
Chaperones needed when band travels to parade by bus
Hemming dresses and tuxedo pants
Concert dresses and concert tuxedo pants need lengths adjusted once band has been fitted when “concert season” begins. Can be done at home by anyone with the skill and the equipment.
Concert performances
Arrive in band room at call time to help students get into concert attire
Chaperones needed when band travels to performance by bus
Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser
Help assemble meals in school kitchen
Guide students in kitchen with meal prep in the morning
help students with portion control when assembling meals
Sell canned and bottled drinks to patrons
Sell baked goods to patrons
Assist with clean up during and after event
2 or 3 hour shifts
For a typical home football game time of 6:30 pm, here is the schedule:
Arrive at 5 pm in band room to help students get into uniforms by 5:30
Arrive at 5:30 pm in band room to get everyone and everything from the band room to field
Arrive at 6:15 pm at field (South end of West stands) to help set up the ladders on the field for the drum majors to conduct from
Arrive at the end of the game and help students return uniforms to the uniform room
Or arrive whenever to join us in the stands! The band parent group sits in front of the band. South end of West stands.
Basketball games
No help is needed for basketball games, but you can come and sit with the band parent group and help us cheer on the band!