Volunteering

1. Read through the descriptions below of volunteer opportunities.
2. Fill out a volunteering information sheet either here, online, or in paper format at a boosters meeting.  Online volunteer sign up form here.
3. Get on our e-mail list, since some opportunities are announced with a short time line.
4. Volunteer specifically when called, or when an e-mail announcement arrives.
5. Remind us if you haven’t been contacted in a month or so!

The Band Boosters organization operates through volunteer activities.  Band parents, new and old, are urged to get involved and to help out.  Please get in touch with us...we’ll be glad to match you up with a fun but urgently needed job!

Outsiders rarely are aware of the full range of jobs that must be done for the band to operate.  Students and band staff have very full schedules that focus on learning and improving drill and music.  These efforts involve real personal sacrifice, but do provide enormous personal growth opportunities as well.

The professional band staff make many of the plans for the band.  However, they truly cannot perform all the ancillary jobs needed to put the band on the field, nor can the band members themselves.  Parents must step up and participate as well.  It sometimes seems to take four full years of band participation for parents to become aware of all the behind the scenes work that is done.  It speaks highly of our parents that many parents of band alumni remain active in the band boosters, even though they no longer have students in the band.  They’ve learned how much work must be done, and they know how beneficial it is for the students. Of course, the bulk of the Band Boosters active membership is the parents of current band members. 

Some of the available positions are listed below.    Brief descriptions and the name of the appropriate contact person are shown when available.  If the contact person is shown as TBA, that means the position is available....contact Branndon Richbourg or Don England (president@mhsbandboosters.com or 2ndvp@mhsbandboosters.com).

CHAPERONE COMMITTEE:  The Band Boosters provide sufficient adult chaperones for any function of the Bands for which such adult guidance is deemed by the Band Directors to be necessary.  The contact person is Melody Thurman chaperone@mhsbandboosters.com

UNIFORM COMMITTEE:  Band uniforms need to be sized each year.  Pants must be hemmed, for example.  For 200 different people it is a big job, and volunteers are needed!  Additionally, the colorguard uniforms often require significant sewing.  And last but not least, colorguard flags must be constructed new each year, another big job.  These jobs add up to a lot of sewing.  Both men and women are urged to consider this service opportunity.  The contact person is TBA for uniforms. 

CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE:  The Band Boosters run concession stands at various events at Milton High School.  Volunteers typically work shifts of several hours.  Opportunities are also available for purchasing the needed supplies, etc.  The contact people are Evie Reid ( 1stvp@mhsbandboosters.com) and Vickie Wooten ( treasurer@mhsbandboosters.com).

EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE:  The equipment committee keeps the equipment of the Bands in performance condition, and to be responsible for maintenance and transportation of such equipment, as it becomes necessary.   The contact person is TBA.

BANQUET COMMITTEE:  The Band Boosters purchases and sets up the band banquet and any other banquets the band may host. Volunteers typically assist in designing the theme and setting up the banquet.  The contact person is TBA.

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE:  The Band Boosters host several fun events...potluck dinners throughout the year, a dessert event at band camp, a barbeque dinner before a home football game, etc.  This committee organizes such events.  One such event is on October 10th, 2009, the Mighty Black and Gold is hosting the “FBA DISTRICT 1 MARCHING MPA”, a marching band performance evaluation in the Panther Stadium. A wide variety of duties are involved, both in advance and on the day of the event.The contact person is TBA.

PHONE TREE COMMITTEE:  The Band Boosters try to contact parents when big events are coming up.  In addition to e-mail, a phone tree is available for those preferring this way of receiving information.  Each person makes a few calls to get the information out to everyone.  (TBA)

WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE:  The Ways and Means Committee devises, researches, develops, and oversees the fundraising projects necessary to provide adequate funds to support the needs of the Bands. Such projects shall be in keeping with the objectives of the organization and school policies.   The contact person is Don England (2ndvp@mhsbandboosters.com, 626-8630).

PUBLICITY COMMITTEE:  The Band Boosters work to place informational articles on band activities in local papers.  The committee also works to advertise events and fundraising activities.  Media relations is a key to obtaining support from the public and from appropriate agencies in town.  The contact person is Don England (2ndvp@mhsbandboosters.com, 626-8630).

HISTORY AND RECORDING COMMITTEE:  Each year we produce videos of band performances and sell them to parents.  This committee works with professional consultants to arrange the production of these “year in review” products. The contact person is TBA.

Photos.  Don’t forget that you can send us photos of band activities for us to share on the web site!  The instructions can be found on the Photos page of this web site.

This is only a short list volunteer positions, additional opportunities are available.  Just ask!