Parent Volunteer

There are multiple ways to get involved. Listed below are a few of the ways we need parents to be involved throughout the year. There are also parents selected to help run each of these groups. If you have interest in organizing one of these activities please email Mr. Foster

Uniform Team - Sizing/Fitting during band camp and passing out uniforms as needed.

• Uniform Fitting: Assist with fitting the students in their proper jacket, pants, hats. Assist with distribution of shirts, shoes, etc.

• Uniform Sewing: Help create a perfect fit for a student's uniform by hemming pants or performing light uniform repairs (buttons, zippers, etc.). 

• Uniform Crew: Help with passing out and collecting uniforms at football games.

Hospitality Team - Keeping our program watered and fed, or any other hospitality related elements.

• Hospitality Crew: Assist with set-up, tear-down, and serving of food at various events.

• Event Water: At football games or other events, fill up or pass out water for the students.

• Concession Worker: Assist in the concession stand for football or basketball.

Equipment Team - Helping out with equipment logistics

• Game Equipment: Help to move equipment from the band room to the stadium (and back); assist with podiums and/or pit equipment for pre-game & halftime shows.

• Equipment Truck Driver: Rent & Drive the equipment truck to various marching or concert performances. Expenses are reimbursed.

• Trip Equipment: Assist with loading/unloading the truck and moving equipment as we travel to marching or concert festivals.

AV Team - Helping out with some of our AV needs for the seson

• Videographer: Looking for someone to video our marching program in their performances (parade, festival, & Friday nights)

• Voice of the Band: Do you have an announcer's voice? We need someone who is willing to read our announcement script at the football games and Festival.

Other - 

• Fundraiser Helpers: Tally orders & count money, assist with delivery and distribution day. (asked as needed)

• Trip Chaperones: Ride the bus with the students, take attendance, general supervisory duties. (asked as needed)

• Booster Representative: Help support the band by being our representative with the CLS Boosters, attending meetings, and helping connect our two organizations

Have another talent you can share? E-mail Mr. Foster!

*Note, per Illinois school guidelines, all parent volunteers have to pass a basic criminal background check before being allowed to volunteer. This only involves running your name and birthdate through the system used by District 155. Mr. Foster will be in contact with you for that information.