Basic Responsibilities
Be pleasant and have a good time. Observe and report. Major discipline issues should be brought to the attention of the directors immediately. If something can be handled discreetly or with a wise word, do so. Remember that kids are kids and they'll do silly things. Treat them as you would want to be treated and they will respond to you in kind. Also, it is expected that parents/chaperones adhere to the same rules as students (profanity, drinking, etc).
Lead Chaperone(s)
To be determined for each trip. Coordinates volunteer activities for the day/weekend/trip. Also has a handheld radio for emergency communication.
Videographer/Photographer
TBD: We often want performances videotaped. In the event this is allowed, we have our camera and tripod available. Any parents are welcome to photograph the band (in venues allowed) and we encourage the sharing of pictures in digital and hard copy formats.
Meal Money
Parent Treasurer prior to leaving and during trip if necessary
Food Service
TBD: Some trips will have meals prepared by parents; others will involve monitoring behavior/etc. at an eating establishment. Major trips will involve passing out breakfast foods each morning after wake-up.
Hall Monitors for overnight trips
TBD: Supervise the halls and maintain security for our areas of the hotel. Tape patrol, lights out, front desk contact and act as primary sponsor during the overnight hours.
Bus Monitors
All adults on each bus: gender separation at night; hand checks; trash watch; noise level/language; limit movement on bus; monitor movies, body sprays, and flash photos
Attendance Takers
Supervise student bus captains taking attendance to insure accuracy or assume responsibility for task
Room Sponsors for overnight trips
Responsible for a group of 4-5 students for duration of trip, room checks, wake-up, roll-call (throughout trip), breakfast items to room (if necessary)
Uniforms/Accessories Coordinators
Maintain extra socks, shoes, pins, gloves, hats, polish instruments prior to performances; inspect uniforms/shoes/instruments b/f go time. Also point A-B movers.
Equipment Coordinators
Loading/unloading buses/truck/trailer, point A-B movers. Will also have tools boxes accessible. Responsible for ASSISTING student equipment mgrs until time for them to be with the band. At that point, adult sponsors TAKE OVER and students go with band. NO EXCEPTIONS.
First Aid - Medication
Responsible for each bus first aid kit and dispensing of personal medications, etc on major trips.
Drama Specialist
TBD: You are the go to person for personal and random issues that pop up. Basically, you'll triage for Mr. Bogatz and Mr. Chaffee so we can focus on the group.
Warm Bodies
Always be prepared to help with any situation. If you're traveling on the buses with the band, your first responsibility will be assisting the band. If that is not agreeable to you, you will need to find an alternative mode of transportation to band performances.
We encourage parent participation! Band is a blast, and the kids really like us to be involved. Please feel free to call anyone listed above if you have any questions or would like to let us know that you’ll help this year. We’re already looking forward to the fall with all the excitement and fun that band offers the kids, and we’re looking forward to working together to make WRHS Band the best it’s ever been!
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