Volunteer Opportunities

Welcome Invitation to Attend Band Parent Association (BPA) Meetings

When: The Band Parent Association meets the 1st Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm (please check the master band schedule for exceptions)

Where: North Thurston High School Band Room

What: Come meet a fun group of people and see what the BPA is all about! All are welcome and we value your input and support of the band/guard!

At the meetings, we discuss upcoming band/guard events and how we can help our directors and students. Below are volunteer opportunities for band/guard families.

Volunteer Opportunities

Dates Event Volunteers needed Duties
Various times Chaperone on band trips 3-5 Chaperone students on band trips
Various times Photographer for band events 1 or multiple Take candid photos of students during events
September Back to School BBQ 5-7 Buy, cook, serve food, set up and clean up
September- November Pit Crew for marching shows 10-12 Unload, load and put on field instruments and equipment
October Feed the Band (Pizza) Night 2-3 Pick up pizzas, water and cookies
October Senior Sash Night 2 Buy materials and make about 30 senior sashes
November- August Fundraisers: Golf tournament, Wreath sales, Snap Raise unlimited Help organize and/or run a fundraiser for the band
January Ice Cream Social (8th grade welcome) 5 Buy supplies and serve ice cream
March Winter Guard/Indoor Percussion Winter Showcase A LOT Ticket sales, concessions, monitors and runners
May Senior boutonnieres at last concert 3 Get supplies and make about 30 senior boutonnieres
June End of Year Banquet 5-10 Set up, clean up, pick up supplies, flowers for seniors and decorations