Volunteer: We Need You!

As we prepare for another exciting and enriching school year, we invite you to become an active part of our band family through volunteering. It’s a great way to get to know other band families and our band community.

Every parent of a Lincoln Band student is technically part of the Band Parents Association.
We challenge you to find at least one volunteering activity this year, and we’re asking every family to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours in some capacity.
There are opportunities for everyone to contribute throughout marching band season and the school year.
We need the time, energy and support of our amazing parents – whether you have a little time or a lot. Please consider where you might fit best.

HOW TO SIGN UP

Levels of Involvement

General Event Support

Involvement Level: Occasional, one-time help
Who: Great for parents with limited availability or are new to the program.
What: Uniform fitting day, SPAT camp lunch monitoring and snacks, assisting at concerts/events and more.
How to Sign Up: Watch for email, Heja, social media and web updates from the BPA and band directors.

Festival of Bands: Save the Date to Volunteer!

Involvement Level: Part of the day on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Who: New and veteran parent volunteers and family members. We need help from dozens of volunteers who aren’t already serving as chaperones and roadies with our students that day. There will be chances to see our students perform and also volunteer. Even if you have visitors in town, we need your help!
What: We will have MANY volunteer shifts the band parents need to fill for this one-day event. Lincoln is one of the host schools for the parade and field competitions, which welcome dozens of bands across the region.
How to Sign Up: Watch for updates and signups coming from the BPA in August and/or September.

Team Volunteer

Involvement Level: Moderate
Who: Great for parents with bandwidth or those who can develop depth of experience with a volunteer function.
What: Serve on a committee such as uniforms, roadies, fundraising, communications and others. Assist regularly during marching season, competitions or events. Help chaperone trips and/or various performances.
When: Throughout the year (varies by activity).
How to Sign Up: Watch for email, Heja, social media and web updates from the BPA and band directors. You can also contact our BPA president anytime.

Leadership

Involvement Level: Ongoing
Who: Great for parents with bandwidth or those who can develop depth of experience with a volunteer function.
What: Serve as a committee chair or part of the BPA leadership team. Help guide planning, organization and communications throughout the year.
When: Throughout the year (varies by activity).
How to Sign Up: Watch for BPA emails and updates, or contact the BPA president anytime.

How to Volunteer

There are multiple ways to learn about volunteer opportunities and sign up.

Heja app: Other parent volunteers will post on Heja about volunteer needs in our various band groups. Watch for their updates and sign up instructions. (Not on Heja? Learn more.)
Lincoln BPA Sign-Up Genius: In addition to work shifts, our sign-up tool will periodically feature volunteer opportunities. Just check out the tabs or dropdown at the top of the page.
Emails: from the BPA president and the band directors
Social media updates: on Facebook and Instagram
Band website

Select Volunteers Background Check

Each school year, chaperones and roadies volunteers with the band must complete the unsupervised volunteer background check form for the Sioux Falls School District website. It takes around two weeks for background checks to complete. (If you work for the school district, this form is not necessary.)