Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers! If you'd like to find out what's it's like to volunteer at a game or competition, help out with uniforms, or anything else, Email BGIA (bgiaatbghs@gmail.com)

Summary of Key Volunteering Opportunities:

• Uniforms

  • Help fit and measure new students and existing students as they grow. This generally happens during the summer before competition season starts

  • Help distribute and collect uniforms, hats, plumes, etc. before and after competitions and sometimes football games

• Props and Podiums

  • Help assemble and disassemble props at competitions and at football games

  • Move podiums into place for drum majors. Take them off the field when finished

  • Occasional opportunities to build or enhance props

• Competitions Loading, Unloading and Driving

  • Volunteering at a competition site will get you free entry!

  • At BGHS loading and unloading trailers and trucks with equipment, props and instruments

  • At competition sites loading and unloading trailers and trucks with equipment, props and instruments

  • At competitions assemble, disassemble and help move props and equipment onto and off the field for the performance

  • Drive a 26 foot rental truck to and from competitions

• Snacks and Water

  • Buying snacks and water for students over the summer, at football games, parades and competitions (reimbursed)

  • Distributing snacks and water to students

  • Filling water jugs

  • Order food at times for special events (e.g. Nino's pizza, Dairy Queen blizzards, etc) (reimbursed)

• Football Game Opportunities

  • Free entry to games with a sideline view!

  • Move instruments and equipment from the school to the field and back

  • Move instruments and equipment onto the field before and after halftime performances

  • Keep students hydrated

• Fundraising

  • Identify local businesses and opportunities for dining for dollars, sponsorships and donations

  • Manage and find other band/student oriented fundraising efforts