All parents or other family members are encouraged to pick one or two ways to volunteer with the HilHi band. To ask questions or sign up to volunteer please contact Malinda Teague at [email protected].
The most common volunteer opportunities are listed below:
- Pit Crew: Help move front ensemble instruments (like marimbas) and equipment onto the field for performances (football games and competitions)
- Chuck Wagon: Help prepare and serve meals to students and volunteers; clean-up afterward (competitions and band camp)
- Compound Set-Up & Take-Down:
- Tents: Set up and breakdown large tents for students to use as shelter; store them properly back at Hilhi (competitions)
- Drive Trailer/Uhaul: Load, unload, and transport instruments and equipment from Hilhi to event locations. Band trailer is 7000 lbs GVWR. (football games, competitions)
- Chaperones:
- Bus: Ensure all kids are on the bus, general monitoring of students (football games, competitions)
- Parades: Walk alongside the band on parade route
- Other Events (e.g., band camp): Monitor students, assist Mr. Fotland
- Snack Shack: Serve food and handle cash for concession stand (football games)
- Uniforms: Assist Uniform Lead with fittings and overall management of the uniforms (football games, parades, and competitions)
- Apparel: Coordinate the design and purchase of band t-shirts and other clothing items
- Fundraising: Work with Board Vice President to coordinate individual fundraising opportunities such as holiday wreaths and See’s Candies sales
- Photography/Videography: Attend some of the band events and take photos or video to be shared on the band website, via Facebook, etc.
To ask questions about volunteering or sign up to volunteer please contact Malinda Teague at [email protected].
