π Volunteer Opportunities
π§ Operations Team
Are you good at organizing events, handling equipment, or managing logistics?
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Trailer and Equipment Crew: Load/unload and maintain the trailer and music equipment. A 2-ton truck is required to pull the band trailers.
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Props Crew: Construct props before season, load/unload, and setup/teardown for competitions.
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Uniform Team: Fit, repair, check-in/out, and maintain marching band uniforms.
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Tailgate & Water Team: Organize meals and water for games, competitions, and parades.
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Hospitality Team: Set up food for judges, receptions, snacks at events.
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Senior Parent Team: Plan Senior Night, banners, dinners, gifts for Senior students.
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Mentor Team: Welcome new music parents, answer questions, and encourage involvement.
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Audit Committee: Review the treasurerβs books each year (appointed).
β Contact: TBD
π Fundraising & Event Support
Are you good at planning, selling, or helping at events?
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Ways and Means Team: Create fundraising ideas, get approval, and run them.
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Concessions Crew: Help run concession stands at events.
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Evening of Jazz Team: Plan and run the annual Evening of Jazz fundraiser.
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Special Projects: Help with extra events or special projects as they arise!
β Contact: TBD
π£ Communications & Marketing
Are you good at writing, promoting, tech, or design?
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Communications Team: Manage emails, website, and announcements.
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Awards & Recognitions Team: Celebrate student achievements with posters, treats, and social media!
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Membership Team: Recruit and welcome new members, maintain rosters.
β Contact: Mike Kearns
π¬ What Other Parents Are Saying
"I never realized how much I would love volunteering. I got a front-row seat to watch my son perform β and all I had to do was push a prop across the field. Totally worth it!"
"Helping backstage with the choir gave me a whole new appreciation for every note. I saw firsthand how every smile and harmony makes the performance shine."
"Helping out gave me memories I would have missed from the stands. I took action shots of my daughter laughing with her friends and tuning her instrument. Best decision I ever made."
"Volunteering for choir rehearsals let me witness the dedication behind every chord. My son felt so proud seeing me right there supporting his passion."
"Volunteering connected me to the band community. I met other amazing parents, felt included, and my child loved knowing I was right there supporting them."
"You donβt have to have special skills β just a willingness to help. The pride you feel seeing your kid perform up close is unforgettable."
π Ready to Volunteer?
Once youβve decided to lend a hand, fill out the form below. Weβll send you a text message and an email inviting you to choose specific event slots via SignUp Genius. Each event has limited slots, so if you miss out this time, stay tuned for the next opportunity. When you sign up, please arrive early and dive right into your assigned roleβthatβs how volunteerism thrives with the Platte County Music Parents Association!
Have more questions about volunteering? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.