Volunteer Hours for Boosters
Booster clubs exist to enthusiastically and exclusively promote, support, and represent the Farmington High School activities, athletics, and arts programs. Booster clubs raise funds through donations, community events, fundraisers, sponsorships, and/or memberships.
Mandatory volunteer hours are not a compulsory part of any Farmington High School booster club rules and regulations. Volunteer hours may be encouraged, however, are not mandatory.
No booster club shall collect money up front and return it after a person has completed volunteer hours.
No booster club shall require volunteer hours.
Booster clubs may offer volunteer opportunities for parents, families, and community members.
Booster clubs that engage in mandatory volunteer hours for members will no longer be recognized by the Farmington Area Public Schools as a sport or activity booster.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of booster clubs and it is the task of booster club leadership to encourage and engage volunteers in purposeful activities.
Check out the link HERE for some great information on volunteering.
501(c)(3) Reminder: Remember, money spent by booster clubs must benefit ALL members of a team, not just a select few.
Booster Clubs Should...
Create volunteer opportunities that match the skill set of their group of stakeholders.
Explain how the volunteer activity directly impacts their child.
Look for non-parents to volunteer.
Google the definition of volunteer.
Booster Clubs Should Not...
Require mandatory volunteering.
Collect money upfront and return it when volunteer hours have been completed.
Withhold benefits from team members whose parents did not complete volunteer hours.