Volunteer Needs

SHORT-TERM COMMITMENT OPPORTUNITIES
usually between one and two days

Pageant of Bands Marching Band Competition
Description	Help execute the activities associated with the Pageant of Bands held at Wilson Stadium, usually in mid- to late-October.
Tasks	Parking lot direction, runners for Pageant officials, stadium seating ushers, balloon and Booster sales, assist bands on and off the field, etc.

Zia Marching Band Competition
Description	Help execute the activities associated with the Zia Marching Band Competition held at University Stadium, usually in mid- to late-October.
Tasks	Bus chaperone, prepare area used to serve dinner near the buses, serve dinner, area cleanup, stadium bleacher wipe down, snack handout, and assist pit crew.

Dinners:
Description	Help plan and execute the various dinners that take place in the MHS cafeteria before specific Band concerts.
Tasks	Event coordination, ticket and money collection, cafeteria preparation, cooking, serving, and cleanup.

Winterguard and Percussion Invitational
Description	Help plan and execute the activities associated with the Winterguard and Percussion Invitational held at Manzano High School, usually the first weekend in March.
Tasks	Ticket and souvenir sales, food concession stand

Basket Sales
Description	Help with the Fruit and Gift Basket Sales, which may occur one or several times at concerts throughout the school year.
Tasks	Event coordination, solicitation of items to be placed in baskets from individuals and businesses, basket assembly, basket sales, setup, and cleanup.

Drawings
Description	Help with the drawings which may occur one or several times at band events throughout the school year.
Tasks	Event coordination, solicitation of items for drawings from individuals and businesses, ticket sales, setup, and cleanup.

Silent Auction
Description	Help with any of the Silent Auctions that may be held before any of the concerts throughout the school year.
Tasks	Event coordination, solicitation of individuals and businesses for donations of item for sale at the auction, auction oversight during event, setup, and cleanup.

Pit & Stadium Cleanings
Description	Help with the UNM Pit and UNM Stadium Cleanings, held twice in the fall and twice in the spring.
Tasks	Event coordination, pick up trash, sweep.

MODERATE-TERM COMMITMENT OPPORTUNITIES
spread out over several weeks

Jazz Fundraiser
Description	Help with the jazz fundraiser, typically held in the Manzano Performing Arts Center
Tasks	Table setup, ticket sales, guest artist hospitality

Booster Booth
Description	Help with the operation of the Band Booster Booth at various activities throughout the school year with the most participation being required at each of the football games.
Tasks	Booth setup, sales of items, and cleanup.

Banquet Planning
Description	Help with the planning and execution of the end of year Band Banquet with planning activities usually beginning in mid- to late-January.
Tasks	Event coordination, research potential sites to hold banquet, site negotiation for menu and price, interface with Booster Board regarding site selection, menu and price, decorations, and setup.

Citrus Sales
Description	Help plan and execute the citrus fundraiser.
Tasks	Event coordination, interface with vendor, arrange for delivery, pick up time assignment, and distribution.

Poinsettia and Geranium Sales
Description	Help plan and execute the Poinsettia and Geranium fundraisers, which occur around Thanksgiving and Mother’s Day respectively.
Tasks	Event coordination, interface with nursery, arrange for plant pick up location, pick up time assignment, and flower distribution.

LONG-TERM COMMITMENT OPPORTUNITIES
spread out over the entire school year

Band Mom or Band Dad
Description	Work in the Band Parent room one or more days per week during zero-hour band. Arrive at least 15-20 minutes before zero-hour class begins.
Tasks	Receive money due from the students for fees, trips, etc. Distribute and collect fund-raising materials and receipts. Prepare accurate receipts for each transaction.

Chaperone

Description

Assist the head chaperones with various tasks associated with the band throughout the school year.

Tasks

Chaperone students on buses, airplanes, and other means of conveyance during transport to and from various band-related events such as competitions, concerts, which are usually in or around Albuquerque, in addition to band trips away from the Albuquerque area. Chaperoning may require travel outside of the state during band trips and requires the individual to monitor student activities at hotels, swimming pools, restaurants, stores, malls, theme parks, and various other places that the band members may be visiting.

NOTE: Chaperones usually have to pay their own way to travel out of town. Expenses may include, but are not necessarily limited to, airfare and accommodations. Meals are usually paid for by the band.

Pit Crew

Description

Help the band set up for performance at football games, competitions, and concerts.

Tasks

Activity coordination, move equipment onto and off of the football field before and after a performance, transport equipment to and from performance venues, drive truck, load and unload the band equipment truck, set up the concert stage before each band’s performance, diagram field or stage setups, assist setup of special band-related events such as District Honor Band performance if held at the MHS PAC, Duke City Drumoff, the Manzano Winter Guard and Drumline Invitational Competition.

It is also desirous to have several regular pit crew members travel with the band for the fall marching competition trip as well as the occasional spring drumline competitions to minimize the confusion associated with moving equipment onto and off of unfamiliar competition areas.

Publicity Director
Description	Attend to all matters of publicity contacts with the news media and be concerned with promotional publicity of the Manzano Band Boosters and the activities of the Manzano High School Band. A Publicity Committee may be appointed at option of the Publicity Director.
Tasks	Interface with news media; solicit articles, prepare, copy, and distribute newsletter; maintain mailing list of Booster members; facilitate publication and distribution of the registration/organization packet.

Refreshments
Description	Supply snacks and drinks for various activities throughout the year when needed by the band.
Tasks	Purchase (donate) snacks and drinks, deliver purchased items to the band room.

Sewing/Alterations
Description	Alter uniforms and provide assistance with various other sewing-related tasks that may arise throughout the school year.
Tasks	Alter uniforms, sew flags, repair uniforms.

Trades Specialist
Description	Help with various activities and projects throughout the school year as required by the band.
Tasks	Carpentry, welding, truck repair (mechanic), electrician, and electronics.

Uniform Monitor

Description

Help with the organization, distribution, and cleaning of the band uniforms throughout the school year.

Tasks

Uniform fittings and alterations, hand out and put away uniforms at each performance, monitor uniform wear and tear, clean hats, undress uniforms for cleaning, rebag uniforms after return from the cleaners, maintain accurate records of which uniforms are assigned to which students, maintain the order of the uniform room, and ensure accurate inventory of the uniforms at the end of the school year.

NOTE: The band uniforms may include various accessories such as breast plates, hats, plumes, gauntlets, ties, etc. that must be tracked. Contact the Uniform Coordinator to help: Nancy Spotts

Thank you for volunteering!