Volunteer Opportunities

Did you know it takes around 15 hours of volunteer time per student each year to run a successful music program? The Otsego Bands would not be as successful as they are if it were not for the many parent volunteers that step in each year. We would love to have you join us!!

Uniforms

• HS - Assist with marching band uniforms and concert garments

• MS – Assist with 8th grade concert garments

Band Camp

July/August

• Provide daily snacks and drinks

• End of camp cook-out

• Prop building

• Sorting of apparel orders

OBI

Otsego Band Invitational September

• Chairpersons and volunteers needed for each area of the event

• Selling ads

• Program design

• Secure refrigerated truck

Football Games

• Covering bleachers

• Assist with pit

• Coordination of snacks and beverages

Parades

Memorial Day, Allegan Fair, Creative Arts, Christmas Parades

• Driving trucks/trailers

• Load/unload equipment trailers

• Walk with students, hand out waters

Photo & Video

all events

Concerts

throughout school year

• Donation /program table

• Merchandise table

Competitions

Solo & Ensemble, Parades throughout school year

• Load/unload equipment trailers

• Assist with pit during competitions

• Drive trucks/trailers

• Coordination of snacks, beverages and meals

Festivals

April & February

• Volunteers needed for judges’ room, backstage, sight-reading room, cloak room

• Signage

• Food/beverages

Band-A-Thon

Every other year in November

• Chaperones

• Chairperson for each meal/snack

• Craft and silent auction donation solicitation and coordination

• Monitoring fundraising tables

• Food donations

Award Banquet

May

• Dessert table

Pep Band

• Food/beverages

Gus Macker

• Food Service

• Grilling

• Money Handling

• Set-up and Clean-up

Additional

• Website maintenance

• Newsletter/Communications

• Distribution of fundraiser goods

• Experienced food service professional to assist with events requiring health department inspections

Any volunteer that will be working directly with students must have a Background Check on file with the Otsego Public School District at-least 7 days in advance.
The Background Check Form is available for download below. Once you have completed that please return to
Renee Vaughn at the Central Office rvaughn@otsegops.org