A band program as busy as the Freedom Band Program cannot run without the willing and able hands of a LARGE ARMY of parent volunteers.

During the 2008/2009 school year, the band program required 3756 volunteer hours to operate. That is 24 hours per student in the program!

You can volunteer as often or as little you are able. Each area of volunteerism has a committee head that coordinates the activities of that volunteer area.

1. Concessions - Concessions is our main source of fundraising for the band program. Concession profits are used to purchase new instruments, maintenance on instruments, music, and offset the cost of buses. Concessions offset the fairshare amounts before they are calculated for the year. Concessions is open during Home JV Football games, Home Varsity Football games on Fridays and other Special Events throughout the school year. Training will be provided.

2a. Chaperones – supervision of students and student areas on buses and at performances
2b. Equipment Crew – loading/unloading and transportation of equipment
2c. Uniforms – distribution and maintenance of uniforms This group works together every time any ensemble performs - Marching Band, Concert Bands, Percussion Ensembles, Winterguard. Each performance requires 10-20 volunteers.

3. Medical Volunteers - This is a group of licensed nurses, physician’s assistants and doctors. At least one person from this group is available every time the marching band performs or rehearses.

4. Special Events - This group is responsible for Summer Band, Middle School Night, Banquet and other events throughout the year.

5. School Day Assistance - Anyone who has a free day or even a couple of hours during school hours who would like to come in and do miscellaneous duties.

6. Accounting - Keeps track on Charms of all Student Ledger information and receipts for the band. Training will be provided.

7. Semi-Tractor Driver - If you have a CDL and would be willing to be "on-call” to drive the equipment of the band program.

8. General Fundraising - This committee plans and coordinates the monthly fundraisers for the band program.

9. Costume and Flag Sewing - Volunteer who desire to help do basic sewing and hemming of uniforms, costumes and flags. This saves us big time $$$! Please contact Ms. Brown if you can volunteer or for more information.