One of the most rewarding experiences for both parents and students is being ACTIVE in the band booster and volunteering! There are several volunteer opportunities! All volunteers are asked to please sign up with Sign-Up Genius. Links to all volunteer opportunities are in the calendar on the website or in the Band App. If you have any trouble please contact stratfordbandssc@gmail.com or contact one of the Booster Board members for assistance.

ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A FREE BACKGROUND CHECK THROUGH THE BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Please go to https://www.bcsdschools.net/ and in the drop down menu in the “District” link, click on “Volunteer Opportunities”. You will then be directed to fill out information. Once you receive your approval via email, please forward it to stratfordbandssc@gmail.com . If we do not have an approval on file, you will not be allowed to volunteer. Volunteers for chaperone, pit/prop, and concessions will have their entry fees paid to home games and competitions.

All volunteer sign ups will be done through the calendar (see the Events page).

Concessions:

Concessions brings in money for our band! Come have a blast working along side other band parents during our home games! Concession volunteers also earn $10 per game towards their band fees. If you volunteer every game you could earn $70 towards your student’s band fees on top of getting free entrance to the games! We do ask that if you volunteer to work concessions that you plan on being there for the duration of the game, closing down the stand etc.

Chaperones:

Spend the day with the band! It’s truly an amazing experience to be with them as they take the field or stage, and be there for them to celebrate when they get off the field or stage. Chaperones are required to ride the bus to away performances. There are usually 2-3 chaperones per bus, so you won’t be alone!

Prop & Pit Crew:

One of the coolest volunteer opportunities- you get to be a part of the show! LITERALLY! Prop and pit crew are responsible for packing up the trucks and trailers, unloading them at competitions and performances, and they TAKE THE FIELD with the Marching Knights! See the show up closer than anyone! There’s nothing like it!