WHY SHOULD I VOLUNTEER?
There are several reasons why you should volunteer. First, your child wants you here, even if they do not know it yet. Show up, be involved, and have a front row seat to your child’s high school years. It is truly a rewarding experience. Secondly, we have fun. This is a fast paced, high-energy way to spend your time. There have been many lifelong friendships made from the parents helping with the band. We would love you to be a part of it!
AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER AREAS
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer and help the band. Don’t forget to sign up on charms or reach out with any questions. Here are just a few areas we could use your support:
Apparel
Meghan Schroeder, Chair - schroefam@gmail.com
Manage apparel sales at events and home football games. Manage inventory and select new products to sell and coordinate website with apparel sales company.
Chaperone
Bryan Honaker, Chair - VP@lakewoodranchbands.org
Responsible for accompanying students to all band related events; football games, competitions and parades. Distribute water and snacks as appropriate. Assist with moving equipment and props onto the field when needed.
Concessions
Nicole McCoy & Marci Nauman - consession@lakewoodranchbands.org
Prepare and sell food items during home football & soccer games and track meets. Various positions available including cashier, food prep, grill or runners.
Events
TBD
Coordinate events such as Music in Motion, MPAs, Senior Night, and any other band events held to promote team building and provide fun for the kids (pizza party, Halloween party, etc.).
Ranch Hands Equipment
Rich Sapanski, Chair - richard.sapanski@gmail.com
Load and unload trailers of props, equipment and instruments at all band related events. Move props and equipment on and off the field, as needed. Assist with fabricating props to be used in the show.
Fundraising
Lisa Cunningham, Chair - VP@lakewoodranchbands.org
Research and manage small and large fundraising opportunities and participate in related sub- committees.
Medical/First Aid
Bryan Honaker, Chair - VP@lakewoodranchbands.org
Accompany students to band related events and administer basic first aid, as needed. First aid volunteers should have basic medical experience.
Social Media Coordinator
Paula Patten, Chair - socialmedia@lakewoodranchbands.org
Assist in creating content for posting and updating on all of LRBBA’s social media sites.
Uniform
Jennifer Frisbie, Chair - jgfrisbie02@gmail.com
Measure students for uniforms, make necessary alterations, launder and repair uniforms as needed. Distribute uniforms at band events and help collect uniforms at the end of the event.
Important Note: Before you can volunteer, you will need to be “Raptored” by the school - this is a Manatee County School District policy. The 2022-23 volunteer form and instructions can be found at https://www.manateeschools.net/volunteer.