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Everyone is welcome, no experience needed. Find a volunteer role that fits your time, skills, and interests.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
General Volunteer
Role Overview
If you're open to helping but prefer occasional, flexible opportunities, this is perfect for you. General Volunteers receive periodic emails when extra hands are needed.
What You Might Help With:
Program handout tables
Concert setup or cleanup
Treat table support
Event-night tasks
Fundraiser sorting or distribution days
Time Commitment:
As-needed. Completely flexible.
Skills Needed:
No experience required! All are welcome!
How to Sign Up:
Click the button to send us an email and be added to the list.
Grant Writer
Role Overview
The Grant Writer plays a vital role in expanding financial opportunities for our band and choir programs. Even small grants can help fund instruments, scholarships, repairs, and enrichment experiences.
What You'll Do:
Identify potential grants from community, corporate, and arts organizations (we have a list of previous opportunities)
Draft and submit short applications (templates provided)
Collaborate with directors and Executive Committee to gather program details
Track deadlines, submission status, and award results
Time Commitment:
Flexible and completely remote! Perfect for that volunteer who prefers to work behind-the-scenes and independently.
Skills Needed:
Writing ability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn. No grant-writing experience required.
What to Expect:
Support from Booster leadership, sample applications and clear steps for each grant.
How to Sign Up:
Click the "Email Us" button to let us know you're interested.
Gerten's Coordinator
Role Overview
The Gerten's Coordinator helps organize one of our most successful plant fundraisers by managing communication, timelines, and distribution-day logistics.
What You'll Do:
Manages communication for the seasonal fundraisers
Work with directors and other Booster members for delivery logistics
Manages distribution ordering instructions
Sharing group code and setting up timing of ordering
Organizes the pickup process and ensures orders are sorted correctly
Organize volunteer help for pickup day
Time Commitment:
Moderate during the two main fundraiser periods (fall and spring). Majority of commitment is phone and email between Gerten's and boosters.
Skills Needed:
Organization, detail oriented (making sure each order is correct), ability to coordinate volunteers.
What to Expect:
Clear direction from staff about photography timing, best vantage points and performance etiquette.
How to Sign Up:
Click the button to sign up
Social Media Coordinator
Role Overview
The Social Media Coordinator helps keep our families informed and engaged by posting timely updates and positive highlights from our band and choir programs.
What You'll Do:
Post reminders for concerts, fundraisers, and events
Share photos (provided by directors, volunteers, or booster members)
Maintain a consistent posting schedule
Highlight student accomplishments and program wins
Work with directors and Executive Committee to ensure messaging accuracy
Time Commitment:
Flexible - should be well-versed with Facebook or Instagram
Skills Needed:
Social Media skills, communication, and an understanding of positive and appropriate content.
How to Sign Up:
Click the "Email Us" button to get involved
Concert Photographer
Role Overview
Concert Photographers help us document our band and choir programs by capturing meaningful images for our website, social media, and end-of-year archives.
What You'll Do:
Attend selected concerts or events to take photos
Focus on full ensemble shots, section shots and individual or solo musicians
Upload/edit images to a shared drive within 48-72 hours
(Optional) Capture candid rehearsal or behind-the-scenes moments
Time Commitment:
~1 hour Per-concert basis. Choose the dates that work for you.
Skills Needed:
Experience with photography is helpful, but smartphone photographers with an eye for composition are also welcome.
What to Expect:
Clear direction from staff about photography timing, best vantage points and performance etiquette.
How to Sign Up:
Click the button to sign up for your chosen concert(s)
Concert Coordinator
Role Overview
The Concert Coordinator helps ensure each performance runs smoothly by guiding volunteers, supporting setup needs, and handling small tasks that free up directors to focus on students.
What You'll Do:
Help organize volunteers for programs, donation tables and treat tables
Coordinate with Treat Coordinator and Photographers
Assist with signage, setup, or small pre-concert details
(Optional) Capture candid rehearsal or behind-the-scenes moments
Time Commitment:
Small - Depending on the number of concerts you wish to support.
Skills Needed:
Organization, communication and comfortable leading volunteers
What to Expect:
Clear direction from staff about photography timing, best vantage points and performance etiquette.
How to Sign Up:
Click the button to sign up for your chosen concert(s)
Our music programs thrive because of the care, time, and energy shared by parents, guardians, and supporters. Every volunteer makes a difference, and even small contributions help create meaningful opportunities for our band and choir students. Explore the roles below and join us in strengthening our music community.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Swing Dance Committee
Role Overview
The Swing Dance Committee helps bring one of our biggest community events to life! This team works behind the scenes to plan the flow of the evening, coordinate logistics, and help transform the gym into a lively, welcoming space for families and guests.
What You'll Do:
Assist with event planning and layout
Help coordinate volunteers and concessions
Support ticket sales and publicity
Work with directors and the Silent Auction team
Contribute ideas to strengthen fundraising efforts
Join occasional planning meetings (meeting as-needed)
Time Commitment:
Light and flexible. Meets about once a month, with emails in between.
Skills Needed:
No experience required! Just enthusiasm!
What to Expect:
You'll be part of a fun, collaborative group working toward a memorable night for students, families, and the whole community.
How to Sign Up:
Click the button to send us an email and join the committee
Concert Supervisors
Role Overview
Supervisors assist with setup, oversee student volunteers, ensure both entrances are covered, and help return materials after the performance.
What You'll Do:
Arrive by 6:15 PM to assist with setup.
Pick up signs, cash box, and materials (provided by the Executive Board or committee members).
Get printed programs from directors.
Meet student volunteers at the donation table, help them get organized and supervise as needed.
If there are enough volunteers, place students at both entrances and ensure the doors are unlocked.
If possible, help count donations at the end (two adults required; students may assist).
Time Commitment
A single concert evening; typically 6:15 PM to the start of the first concert song.
End-of-Concert Tasks
At the start of the performance, collect the donation box and signs (leave programs available at the tables).
After the concert, return the money and materials to the safe.
Choose only the dates that fit your schedule - no long-term commitment.
Jazz Band Photographer
Role Overview
Our Jazz Band Photographer help document performances and special moments throughout the year. Your photos support our website, social media, and program archives.
What You'll Do:
Attend Jazz Band concerts and events
Take high-quality, well-lit photos of students and ensembles
Upload images to a shared drive within 48-72 hours
(Optional) Capture candid rehearsal or behind-the-scenes moments
Make sure to photograph whole-group photos
Time Commitment:
1 hour - General concert time. Only volunteer for the concerts in which you can attend. (See concert schedule below)
Skills Needed:
Experience with photography is helpful, but smartphone photographers with an eye for composition are also welcome.
What to Expect:
Access to Stage-side or designated photography areas.
How to Sign Up:
Click the button to sign up for your chosen concert(s)
Concert Schedule for Jazz Band
Wednesday, December 10 - 7:00PM | Fine Arts Center
Varsity Band and Jazz Concerts
Friday, February 27 - Winter Jazz Fest (Anoka High School)
Saturday, March 28 - 2nd Annual Swing Dance | Panther Gym
Wednesday, May 6 - 7:00 PM | Westwood Middle School
Jazz Cafe Concert and WWMS 7th-8th Jazz
Wednesday, May 27 - 6:30 PM | Lakeside Lions Park
Wind Ensemble Concert Photos
Role Overview
Our Wind Ensemble Photographer plays an important role in preserving memories and highlighting student musicians. These photos are used aross our website, promotional materials, and year-end archives.
What You'll Do:
Capture photos during Wind Ensemble concerts
Focus on full ensemble shots, section shots and individual or solo musicians
Upload images to a shared drive within 48-72 hours
(Optional) Capture candid rehearsal or behind-the-scenes moments
Time Commitment:
~1 hour Per-concert basis. Choose the dates that work for you.
Skills Needed:
Experience with photography is helpful, but smartphone photographers with an eye for composition are also welcome.
What to Expect:
Clear direction from staff about photography timing, best vantage points and performance etiquette.
How to Sign Up:
Click the button to sign up for your chosen concert(s)
Concert Schedule for Wind Ensemble
Monday, December 8 - 7:00PM | Fine Arts Center
Symphonic, Wind Ensemble and Percussion Concerts
Monday, January 26 - 7:00PM | Fine Arts Center
Wind Ensemble and WWMS 8th Grade Band Concerts
Monday, February 23 - NWSC Day Festival (Anoka High School)
Tuesday, March 3 - 7:00PM | Fine Arts Center
Varsity Band and Wind Ensemble Concerts
Thursday, May 28 - 7:00PM | Fine Arts Center
Symphonic Band Concert Photos
Role Overview
Our Symphonic Band Photographer plays an important role in preserving memories and highlighting student musicians. These photos are used aross our website, promotional materials, and year-end archives.
What You'll Do:
Capture photos during Symphonic Band concerts
Focus on full ensemble shots, section shots and individual or solo musicians
Upload images to a shared drive within 48-72 hours
(Optional) Capture candid rehearsal or behind-the-scenes moments
Time Commitment:
~1 hour Per-concert basis. Choose the dates that work for you.
Skills Needed:
Experience with photography is helpful, but smartphone photographers with an eye for composition are also welcome.
What to Expect:
Clear direction from staff about photography timing, best vantage points and performance etiquette.
How to Sign Up:
Click the button to sign up for your chosen concert(s)
Concert Schedule for Symphonic Band
Monday, December 8 - 7:00PM | Fine Arts Center
Symphonic, Wind Ensemble and Percussion Concerts
Tuesday, December 9 - 7:00PM | Fine Arts Center
Symphonic Band and WWMS 7th Grade Band Concert
Thursday, February 19 - Region 5AA Large Group Contest (Anoka High School)
Tuesday, March 24 - 7:00PM | Fine Arts Center
Tuesday, May 26 - 7:00 PM | Fine Arts Center
Varsity Band and Symphonic Concerts
Varsity Band Concert Photographer
Role Overview
Our Varsity Band Photographer plays an important role in preserving memories and highlighting student musicians. These photos are used aross our website, promotional materials, and year-end archives.
What You'll Do:
Capture photos during Varsity Band concerts
Focus on full ensemble shots, section shots and individual or solo musicians
Upload images to a shared drive within 48-72 hours
(Optional) Capture candid rehearsal or behind-the-scenes moments
Time Commitment:
~1 hour Per-concert basis. Choose the dates that work for you.
Skills Needed:
Experience with photography is helpful, but smartphone photographers with an eye for composition are also welcome.
What to Expect:
Clear direction from staff about photography timing, best vantage points and performance etiquette.
How to Sign Up:
Click the button to sign up for your chosen concert(s)
Concert Schedule for Varsity Band
Wednesday, December 10 - 7:00PM | Fine Arts Center
Varsity Band and Jazz Concert
Tuesday, February 10 - 9th Grade Band Festival at Centennial High School
Tuesday, March 3 - 7:00PM | Fine Arts Center
Varsity Band and Wind Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, May 26 - 7:00 PM | Fine Arts Center
Varsity Band and Symphonic Band Concert
Treat Coordinator
Role Overview
The Treat Coordinator helps ensure we have snacks and refreshments available for concerts and special events. This role is perfect for someone who is organized and enjoys coordinating small contributions from families.
What You'll Do:
Coordinate pick-up/drop-off times and table setup
Ensure allergy-friendly options are included
Communicate reminders to volunteers
Oversee or delegate treat table setup at events
Call selected store (Hyvee/Costco/Sams) to provide cookie details (# needed and who pick-up person is)
Time Commitment:
Flexible - Most common is during concert events, but there are a few opportunities during the day as well for smaller events.
Skills Needed:
Basic organization, communication skills, and ability to coordinate volunteers
How to Sign Up:
Click the "Email Us" button to express interest or learn more.
Festival Treat Days 2026
Monday, January 23 - NWSC Day Festival (Wind Ensemble Members)
Tuesday, February 10 - 9th Grade Band Festival (Varsity Band)
Thursday, February 19 - 5AA Large Group Contest (Symphonic Band Only)
Friday, February 27 - Winter Jazz Fest (Jazz Bands)
Treats are provided before school for the students.
Silent Auction Coordinator
In previous years, we have held the silent auction during the Winter concerts. This year, we are trying something new. Our auction will take place during the Swing Dance event this year, taking place on March 26th.
The Silent Auction Coordinator manages donations, organizes auction items, and oversees the auction process during the event. Responsibilities include reaching out to local businesses for contributions, creating appealing baskets, and coordinating with other volunteers to set up and close out the auction.
Proceeds directly benefit our music students and programs, making this role an important part of our fundraising efforts.
No expereince necessary.