YOUR EFFORTS MAKE AN IMPACT

Our wonderful volunteers are the heart and soul of Baldwin Park Band Boosters. Our program welcomes volunteers to help with day-to-day operations (including short-term and one-time opportunities), special events, and seasonal work. We work together to serve the Braves’ Entertainment Corps students and community! For print from home access please click on link below or you can contact our Volunteering Coordinate with questions about serving with our dynamic organization. 

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY 

It’s easy to volunteer in two simple steps:  

1. Adult volunteers must be cleared through Baldwin Park Unified School District and have Tuberculosis (TB) test. 

2. Login to your Charms account to see all of our volunteer opportunities and sign-up.  

  • Login on using the Parent/Student Charms Login below.
  • Click the “Volunteer” icon on the main page.
  • Select an event from the drop down box.
  • Click on the “Show Volunteers” button.
  • Enter your name and contact information then click “Sign Up”.

Volunteer Duties

We hope you will take time to volunteer some of your precious time and skills to support the Band Program this year! The Band can only succeed with the support of its members. Volunteers are very much needed to work behind the scenes. Some parents have found that they can do small things at home that have a large impact on the Band Program.

 

Attire:  Volunteers must wear a BPHS Band Booster or a Royal Blue Shirt.

Roles/Duties

Check in with the President or Volunteer Coordinator in the hallway located outside the band room for your job assignment.

First Aid

  • Get first aid bags to the stadium
  • Administer first aid as needed

Uniform Leader 

  • get key from band director to bring uniforms out from storage to band room
  • get uniforms & plums ready for students
  • direct volunteers assigned to help with uniform pre-game and post-game

Props Leader

  • Know all the placement of all props
  • Direct parents assigned to help with props

Ensemble Leader

  • Know the placement of front ensemble instruments
  • Direct parents assigned to help with front ensemble

Volunteer Passes

  • Only people assigned to help with the show will be given passes 
  • Wear passes around neck
  • Return passes at end of 3rd quarter to Volunteer Coordinator or appointed Lead
  • If you are working, other family members will need to pay for entrance to the game

Burrito Stand

  • Help with set up and clean up of the stand
  • Help with the cashiering and taking orders, to cooking the meat and wrapping the burritos.
  • We also will need help with cooking both Mexican Rice and Beans.

Jobs before/after half time performance:

  • Move ensemble, drum major stand, or props to / from stadium
  • Load water bottles in coolers and get them to the stadium 
  • Section off the band section of the stadium with caution tape 
  • Sit in section next to marching band section
  • Help with water breaks & and collection of water bottle trash
  • Hold a caution tape line to stop fans from entering stadium while marching band is marching into the stadium
  • Empty and put away coolers 
  • If possible, stay throughout the event in case the students need assistance and march back to the band room with the band

All Volunteers at half time

  • Report to end of field five minutes before half time for your assigned job (moving ensemble, drum major stand, or props onto/off field)
  • Move ensemble, drum major stand, and props back into band room or trailer after half time performance

First Aid

  • Get first aid bags to the stadium
  • Administer first aid as needed

Uniform Leader 

  • Get uniforms & plums ready for students
  • Direct volunteers assigned to help with uniform pre-game and post-game

Pit/Props Leader

  • Know all the placement of all props and front ensemble instruments
  • Direct parents assigned to help with props front ensemble
Photographer/Videographer
 

First Aid

  • Get first aid bags to the stadium
  • Administer first aid as needed

Uniform Leader 

  • Get uniforms & plums ready for students
  • Direct volunteers assigned to help with uniform pre-game and post-game

Pit/Props Leader

  • Know all the placement of all props and front ensemble instruments
  • Direct parents assigned to help with props front ensemble

Additional Information:

  • The schedule for each competition is different and depends on such factors as how far away the competition is, the time we perform, and whether we make finals.
  • Performance times are assigned. They are not our choice.
  • We usually do not arrive back to BPHS until 10pm or later.
  • Volunteers (except truck drivers) ride the bus with the students and stay with the band at all times. 
  • You will be given a specific job for all competitions, but expect to help wherever help is needed.
  • Apparel – Secure a cost effective vendor for all logo-wear and booster accessories available for sale and make items available for purchase
  • Indoor Band Camp Coordinator – Plans, picks up, prepares and serves meals during camp, including staff
  • Outdoor Band Camp Coordinator – Assists the Volunteer Coordinator during band camp by helping training parent volunteers on the importance of keeping students hydrated and what to do if first aid is required. Helps to oversee shift changes to ensure all areas have adequate volunteer coverage
  • Equipment and Trucks – Rents trucks(s) to be used to transport pit equipment, props, gator (BOA) and other items too large to transport on the bus
  • Hospitality – Plans and coordinates Potluck held dinner last day of band camp. Ensures water and snacks are available for competitions and other menus requested
  • Props – Organizes workflow necessary to construct/paint props for marching band and winter guard shows
  • Pit Crew – Manages the transportation and field placement of the marching band pit equipment both on and off the field
  • Uniforms – Manages marching band uniforms and concert wear
  • Awards Banquet – Plans and coordinates all tasks associated with end of year Awards banquet
  • Web Site – Maintains band web site