Volunteering with the band

It takes a village of volunteers to run a program as great as ours!

"I’ve been a board member for 2 years now. I’ve volunteered, donated, chaperoned... the kids and this organization are top notch. Going on the Disney trip with my son and these kids will be a memory of a lifetime. I was a band kid in high school and my dad was Super involved. He went to every game as a chaperone. Volunteered for everything. Those are the most CHERISHED memories I have from high school!! All too soon they leave us. Enjoy these times together. It takes a village, literally, to run this program. Come be a part of something special."
Rebecca Williams2020
"As a sophomore parent I’ve been so thankful for the opportunity to get more involved with my high schooler’s activities. A really fun group of parents who have been so helpful in showing us the ropes along the way!"
Suzanne Ross2020
"This is my fourth year of being involved with the Booster Club. I have been Spirit Chair and also Winter Festival Chair ... and helped anywhere else I could. I have loved being able to be involved in something my kids are part of at CP!"
Lynn Bridges2020
"Sophomore parent here, 1st year on the board and chaperoned and helped out last season, and absolutely love all aspects of it! As our kids get older, the opportunities to be involved from the sidelines seem to decrease. Not so with band, it’s one big family - with such a big group, it takes many hands to make light work! Our band kids are such dedicated, hardworking and polite kids, they’re a genuine pleasure to be around. Band has become such a big part of my kid’s life, and it’s a privilege to be able to create memories and be part of that journey too."
Lucy Woodhead2020
"I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that this is one of the most amazing groups I’ve ever had the privilege of working with. Just phenomenal people all the way around."
Andrea Ledwell2020
"Our years on the Board were so special. We made some lifelong friends, helped out with a fantastic organization, and the kids loved that we were involved in their activities."
Charlotte Daugherty2020
"Senior parent, Uniform co-Chair this year, helper in the two years before that. Part of the year, Uniforms is a lot of work (marching season), but you get to know the kids really well and it is very rewarding to spend so much time with your Band kid and share their experiences. I am surprised at how many names I remember! You get to spend a lot of time with the kids before and after games, getting them fitted for marching and concert uniforms, helping them look great on the field!"
Ariette DeVault2020
"Absolutely some great times the four years that my son was in band… Loved being on the board, I loved building props, and most importantly I loved working with the parents and the kids! Time is short, people! Trust me, your kid will secretly love that you are so involved in their band life!"
Charlie De Kanter2020
"Sophomore parent, Website and Section Chair. I had never been responsible for a website before. We use wordpress and it's incredible simple! You don't need coding or website experience. Plug ins do all the work! I am thankful for how the band has given me so many precious moments with my kids and the many friendships I've made. It's very easy to see why one can make great friends being involved in the band: You meet people that have kids the same age as yours, their kids have the same interest as your kids.... and you have the same interest (volunteering) as they do."
Chuy Rocha2020
"After 6 years of kids in the band and 4 years involved with the Boosters, all I can say is I wish I had started earlier and gotten involved the first 2 years. The high school years are short. The time flies and then.....it's over. Get involved and cherish the last few years with your kids. They'll never admit it but the kids love to see their parents building a prop, giving out water, or pushing a marimba onto the field."
Mark Daugherty2020
"It goes incredibly fast but the friendships last long after those busy band days!"
Heather Newsoroff2020
"Best group of parents you’ll ever volunteer with!"
Mike Page2020
"I think we can all agree our Band & Color Guard is SPECIAL! Our kids are part of something special, something that they will remember most about their time in high school. The Booster Club is important to the success of this wonderful organization. The Directors cannot do it alone and need all of us to be there to support them and our kiddos. As a mom of a college sophomore and high school senior, both in band all 4 years of H.S., I can promise you the years are short and I'm so thankful for the time I've spent with them while volunteering for this organization."
Rebecca Talley2020
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Just as Fundraising has increased in importance, the participation of our volunteers has also increased in importance!  While our volunteers have always lurked quietly in the background, as we grow, the need for Band Boosters to step in and fill many roles has grown exponentially. 

The secret that we Booster volunteers maintain is……we have more fun than the average band parent!  And we have way more fun than the average band kid!!!  After all….we don’t have to wear bibs, we don’t have to march and we keep company with other band parents.  What could be better??? 

Please find below an offering of volunteer opportunities that we invite all Band Boosters to explore.  We encourage you to  find your niche, look out for volunteer sign up requests, or even reach out directly to offer your assistance during the coming season. 

Every volunteer in the CPC Band Booster Club must fill out the Volunteer Application EVERY school year.   Once you have received email clearance from CISD, please forward that email to the chaperone coordinator.

CONROE ISD VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
chaperone@cpcband.org
  • Band Olympics
  • Chaperones
  • Competition Meals
  • Gameday Meals
  • Pit Crew
  • Prop Crew
  • Required Merchandise
  • Social
  • Spirit
  • Uniforms
  • Water

Full of spirit? Know how to energize over 300 band students? Love to motivate and help build bonds? Energetic individuals are needed to help pull together this key fundraiser.

Band Olympics is normally held on a Saturday afternoon/evening in the middle of summer band camp. Band Olympics is a fun and friendly competition between band sections where they build friendships and teamwork through a Gatorade tribute to the directors, fun games, and an air band competition!  Incoming freshmen, this is a great opportunity to get to know your section better!  

The goal is to raise funds for the official College Park Activity Fund.  Donations and entries to this event are tax deductible.  (This fund is not associated with the CPC Band Boosters or Fair Share.   It goes towards daily band class incurred expenses and game travel).  

Students are encouraged to join in and enjoy the laughter, build teamwork, make new friends, and raise money for band through our annual Band Olympics Fundraiser! Winning Section enjoys the privileges of loading their instruments on the bus and getting in line for food first before games - A tremendous value! Parents - come and watch the fun! 

band.olympics@cpcband.org

Ever reminisce about the good ‘ole days when you would ride “the yellow dog” to games and competitions?  Then this is your ticket (literally into games and some competitions, not to mention a free ride)!  Every time the band has to load up a bus and head off to an event, chaperones are required due to the large number of students.  We are responsible for watching over the safety of our students, make sure they eat, stay hydrated and making sure no one is left behind.  There are many opportunities available to be a chaperone.  

A useful list for chaperones to consider packing (mostly applicable to competitions - can leave on bus);

  • Hat/sunglasses/umbrella
  • Sunscreen/bug spray
  • Poncho
  • Snacks/drinks in small cool bag (it's worth purchasing the competition meals!)
  • small towel/facecloth in ziplock (it gets hot!)
  • blanket
  • pillow
  • spare shorts/shirt/pants/hoody
  • card games/book

Items for clear bag to take into venue;

  • Phone and battery charger
  • Notepad/pen
  • Wallet/keys
  • Tissues
  • Printed timetable

chaperone@cpcband.org

Volunteers help the Competition Meals Coordinator serve snacks and meals while at competitions, while the coordinator does all the planning ahead of time. Get to know other members of the board when proposing suitable options and setting up online ordering/payment.This is a rewarding role - with the long hours often involved at competitions, and the Texas heat to contend with, our band kids, Directors and volunteers are always HUNGRY and more than grateful for all your efforts! 

competition.meals@cpcband.org

The Gameday Meal coordinator makes arrangements for all gameday meals for the season ahead of time and works with other members of the board to set up online ordering/payment. Volunteers are needed to help the Gameday Meal coordinator set up, organize and serve the pre-ordered meals on the day. 

gameday.meals@cpcband.org

The role of Pit Crew is pretty simple….put equipment it on the truck, take it off the truck, put it on the field, take it off the field, put it on the truck, take it off the truck, put it in the band hall, collapse……! The Pit Crew (with the aid of our students) is charged with the marching season transportation of instruments, equipment, props and guard flags.  The Pit Crew is the backbone of marching season transportation and is open to all band parents.   If you like early morning Starbucks and late evening backaches, we have a position for you in Pit Crew! 

pit@cpcband.org  

The Prop Crew helps to design, build, and transport all the props that are required for our marching and competitive shows. 

prop.crew@cpcband.org

This role liaises with the President and Band Directors, to determine and source clothing and merchandise we require each band member to purchase. You will work alongside the technology chair and communications chair to ensure these items are appropriately listed for purchase and communicated to families in a timely manner in the summer. 

required.merchandise@cpcband.org

Do you love to plan parties?  Throughout the year, we plan events for our students and their families.  Our first social event is usually the BBQ. Families are invited to come along and view the progress band has made during summer band camp and enjoy some time together at our annual BBQ Dinner. Our finale is normally the spring Band Banquet, where we celebrate the end of a hectic yet fulfilling year.  In between, we will plan a few fun activities for the students and will also provide hospitality for some of the UIL functions. Whether you can help with these organizing of the events ahead of time, or can assist on the day, volunteers are most welcome. 

social@cpcband.org

The Spirit team needs your help!  We need volunteers for the following activities to help motivate our band kids!:    

  • Popsicle Tuesday  
    • We need several volunteers to hand out popsicles after practice each Tuesday during marching season. 
  • Locker Decoration  
    • Volunteers needed for one day only, to help decorate lockers for the band members. 
  • Ice Towels
    • Provide our hard working marchers with ice cold towels during practice in the Texas summer heat

spirit@cpcband.org

If you want to be around a fresh and clean smelling band, join our washing committee.  Training and instruction will be provided to wash the uniforms after approximately every 2 wears.  We will need many volunteers to make it manageable work for everyone. 

uniforms@cpcband.org

This is the important responsibility of making sure our kids are safely hydrated as they work so hard in the (sometimes dangerous) Texas heat.  This is a big job that cannot be done by one person.  But if a few parents can volunteer to help at one or two events each, then it will be a minimal time commitment.  You can choose to help with one of the following: 

  • Fill 8-10 coolers with water & ice and wheel them to the truck (all supplies provided) 
  • Help the crew unload the coolers at the game/competition 
  • Remove coolers from field after half time and prep them for loading on to the truck 
  • Put the coolers away after the game when the truck gets back to school 

An experienced board member will be there every step of the way to make sure you know exactly what to do. 

water@cpcband.org

And it is all worth it!!

Click to see some of the band's previous performances