Volunteer

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Volunteer ✩

Help Us March to Success.

Ways to Volunteer

To ensure a safe and successful competition day, we need at least two parent or guardian volunteers for each event. Volunteers assist with driving, loading/unloading the equipment truck, helping on the field, and maintaining a supportive presence in the stands. Your involvement makes a huge difference — and the students feel it! We love seeing big crowds and friendly faces cheering us on.

If you’re willing to help in any way, we’d love to have you.

We Need Your Help – Volunteer with the Band!

Our families are our backbone. Here’s how you can support:

  • Dates: August 18–22, 2025
    Location: Camp Canadensis
    199 Camp Canadensis Rd, Canadensis, PA 18325

    Description:
    Join us for a memorable week at Band Camp, where students bring the full marching show to life—music, drill, and team spirit! We're looking for two parent chaperones (one male, one female) to stay on-site in a cabin and help supervise and support the students throughout the week.

    Your Responsibilities:

    • Supervise overnight cabin stays

    • Be present at all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner—meals provided)

    • Put out snacks after evening rehearsal and assist with clean-up

    • Help with bedtime check-ins

    • At least one chaperone must drive their own vehicle to camp in order to: Drive graduating seniors to a special dinner offsite on the last night of camp, alongside two staff members

    During the Day:
    You’ll have plenty of downtime to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Camp Canadensis:

    • Swim, hike, read, explore, or simply unwind lakeside

    • Wi-Fi may be limited—perfect for unplugging!

    Why It Matters:
    Band Camp is where it all comes together—friendships, music, and team pride. Your presence helps ensure a safe, encouraging, and fun environment for every student.

    Important Notes:

    • All lodging and meals are provided

    • At least one chaperone must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to use their personal vehicle

  • August 18–22, 2025

    Camp Canadensis
    199 Camp Canadensis Rd, Canadensis, PA 18325

    Description:
    We’re looking for a volunteer to drive the band equipment truck to and from Band Camp (approximately a 2.5-hour drive each way).

    This is a critical role that ensures all instruments, uniforms, and equipment arrive safely and on time for our biggest training week of the season.

  • Join us on Competition Day ! This essential volunteer role involves driving the rental truck, helping with band equipment and props, and supporting students during and after their performance. It’s a great way to be involved, and all costs are covered.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Pick up the Penske rental truck from
      1800 Hylton Road, Pennsauken, NJ

    • Drive to HMHS for student equipment and prop loading

    • Transport everything to the competition site

    • Assist with moving props and equipment:

      • From the truck to the warm-up area

      • On and off the performance field

      • Back to the truck after the show

    • Help distribute snacks and water after the performance

    • Supervise students while they:

      • Load equipment back into the truck

      • Change out of uniform

      • Relax and watch other bands perform

    • Return to HMHS for unloading

    • Refuel and return the truck to Penske

    Requirements:

    • Valid driver’s license (CDL not required)

    • Comfortable driving a 16–20 ft. box truck

    • Able to commit to a full Saturday afternoon/evening

    • Willing to assist with light lifting and prop handling

    Good to Know:

    • Fuel and rental costs are fully covered by the Band Boosters

    • Your help keeps the show running smoothly—and it’s appreciated!

    Detailed Truck rental description linked below.

  • We're looking for volunteers to provide simple, student-friendly meals for a small group of 10–12 students before home football games and competitions. This is a fun and appreciated way to support the kids while giving them time to bond and fuel up before they perform!

    When Meals Are Needed:

    • Fridays before home football games
      Serve meal between 4:00–4:30 PM (until report time)

    • Saturdays between rehearsal and competitions
      Serve meal between 12:00–12:30 PM (until report time)

    Location Options:

    • Your home

    • HMHS Band Room
      (Choose whatever is easiest for you!)

    What’s Involved:

    • Provide a low-key, student-friendly meal (examples: pasta trays, hoagie/sub platters, tacos, salad, pizza, etc.)

    • Be ready to serve 2–3 hours before the group’s scheduled departure

    • Include a vegetarian and/or dairy-free option, if possible

    • Drinks (water, Gatorade, soda, juice) and simple desserts are always welcome!

    Additional Tips:

    • Meals can be homemade, catered, or store-bought—whatever works best for you

    • Feel free to team up with another family to split the load

  • Assist with serving post-halftime snacks to the HMHS Marching Band and the visiting band's students in the B Courtyard (behind the scoreboard). This is a fun and simple way to support the band and help continue a great HMHS tradition.

    Duties Include:

    • Help the Band Boosters President with set-up and clean-up

    • Assist with putting out soft pretzels, snacks, and drinks (all provided—no need to bring anything!)

    • Welcome and assist students from both bands as they enjoy their snack break

    When & Where:

    • Meet in the B Courtyard immediately after halftime

    • Done in time to catch the end of the game or pick up your student

    Note:
    All food and drinks are provided—this is a support role only! Just bring your helping hands and a friendly smile.