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Learn More about Volunteering with the Lead Mine Band


Volunteers Make A Difference!
Volunteer help is vital to the successful operation of the Lead Mine Band. Volunteers are so important, in fact, that our band offers a Volunteer Discount to families who commit to volunteering on a regular basis. If your family has chosen the Volunteer Discount, you are required to volunteer with the Lead Mine Band at least once per month. You may choose to volunteer at rehearsals, concerts, or create your own volunteer job!

Homework Hangout Supervisors


Since there's an hour of downtime between the end of school and the start of Continuing Band rehearsal, we provide a Homework Hangout where Continuing Band kids can play, have a snack, and complete homework before rehearsal begins.

Hangout Supervisor Duties

  • Arrive in the music room at 3pm to greet Continuing Band students.
  • Supervise snack and playground break.
  • Return students to the music room to complete homework.
  • Assist with transition to Continuing Band rehearsal.

Concert Volunteers


Band concerts often involve a great deal of equipment, like chairs, tables, and percussion instruments. Concert Volunteers help with equipment setup and teardown, and make sure our students behave well at the concert.

Concert Volunteer Duties

  • Assist with transporting equipment to and from the concert venue.
  • Set up chairs on stage.
  • Supervise and maintain instrument unpacking area.
  • Supervise students while they're not performing.
  • Restore performance venue after concert.

Design Your Own Volunteer Job


Every successful band program includes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to make our events shine. If you have special talents that you'd like to share with our band, we welcome you to create your own volunteer position!

Sample Activities Include

  • Designing programs, band t-shirts, posters, etc.
  • Fundraising/Grantwriting
  • Promoting band events
  • Helping recruit new band students
  • Organizing carpools, phone lists, etc.
  • Helping students with music
  • And anything else you can think of!

How Do I Volunteer?

Early in the semester, Ms. Thompson will e-mail our volunteers a list of things we need help with in the coming semester. Simply reply to Ms. Thompson and let her know which tasks you would like to do. If you have additional ways you'd like to contribute, please feel free to let Ms. T know! Thank you for your help!
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