Volunteering to Help
Regardless of your personal situation, there is something that you can do to help. The marching band needs you. Please join us and volunteer. You’ll have the opportunity to meet some exceptional parents like yourself! Volunteer form can be found here.
Volunteer Opportunity Descriptions
Bakers:
Your name does not have to be Betty Crocker or Martha Stewart to volunteer for this! Simply supply 2 dozen of your favorite goodies individually wrapped (can be store bought) these are sold for $.50 at home football games. We also need bakers to supply goodies for other events such as the January Band Party and the infamous dessert cart for Pasta and Pi-Jazz!
Pit Crew:
While the majority of the marching band musician’s carry and play their instruments during performances, there are some large, heavy semi-stationary instruments that are part of the field show. They are known collectively as “the Pit”. These instruments are moved on and off the field by a crew of volunteers using the beloved “Gator” and its trailer. The volunteer Pit crew also is responsible for the loading and unloading of instruments and equipment onto rental trucks for transport to away football games and competitions.
Bandstand Coordinator:
This important person oversees the set-up of the bandstand tents prior to home football games.
Bandstand Volunteers:
You don’t have to be wild and crazy but if you are you will fit right in with this crew! From making hot chocolate to selling hoagies, barbeque and sweets they do it all with a smile! The band stand is open for business at all home games!
Buttons:
Several creative parents (or grandparents or siblings) are needed to staff the button making table at the home football games. Pre-made buttons are sold and custom buttons are made on the spot!
Uniforms:
Parents are needed to help distribute uniforms to all the marching band members during Band Camp in August (date to be decided). These volunteers will assist Mr. Denmead and staff.
Fundraising:
Assist with fundraisers or chair (or co-chair) one of the many fundraisers run throughout the school year. Ongoing fundraisers include the Script Program as well as Car Washes and new this year Market Day!
Market Day:
Volunteers need at Shoemaker Elementary the second Monday of each month starting in October 2009 from 2:30-3:30 to sort orders and 4:00-6:00 for pick-up.
Chaperones:
Must follow EPSD rules regarding clearances, go to http://www.eastpennsd.org/Personnel/Volunteers.html for details.
EPIMC relies on its members to act as chaperones for all marching band activities. This includes home and way games, competitions, parades, band trips and all band social events. Chaperoning responsibilities include general supervision of the students, uniform assistance as needed, general safety and any other duties as deemed necessary by the band director and or staff.
Photographer for the band:
Volunteer needed with photography skills to take group shots of the band in August in full uniform. Date is to be decided. A photographer is also needed for Senior night on November 6, 2009.
Jazz Dance:
Adults are needed to help with set up and during the evening.
January Band Party:
Adults are needed to chaperone and serve food to the students.
Jazz Festival:
Adults and student volunteers needed.
Band Banquet Committee:
This dinner celebrates the graduating Seniors accomplishments and is an evening of fun and laughter.
Senior Award Committee:
Awards yearly Scholarships to Seniors. Adult volunteers needed for selection committee.
Preview Night:
Assist with serving students and parents at picnic prior to preview of Marching Band Show