Volunteer with FOMAHI

Volunteer with FOMAHI! 

Music parents and guardians, please consider joining the FOMAHI Board or volunteering in a way that matches your interests and availability. Being a FOMAHI volunteer is a rewarding experience. We support the amazing work of HIMS music educators and their students through trip planning, concert operations, fundraising, and much more. It is actually a lot of fun and doesn't take much time. Please email us at fomahihelp@gmail.com or join our monthly board meeting if you'd like to volunteer.

Monthly board meetings are held in Hamilton's library or online via Zoom. See the FOMAHI calendar for upcoming board meeting dates and times. Board meetings are open to all.

Questions or interested in volunteering? We would love to tell you more. Please contact us at fomahihelp@gmail.com.

Volunteer Positions 

Music at Hamilton relies on volunteers. Any time you can spare helps. Below are some of the vital roles volunteers play in the Hamilton music community during a regular school year. During COVID-19 remote learning, many of these positions are "on hold." If you might be interested in helping with any of these, select the "Sign Up Now" green button above, check the box for the volunteer category, and we will contact you with details.

All volunteers at Seattle Public Schools must submit volunteer forms, read a handbook, pass a background check and watch a short training video. For more info, see the Volunteer Information Page on Seattle Public Schools' website.

Volunteer Categories:

• Concert Crew Worker
• Bake Sale Crews
• Events at Hamilton
• Audio Recording Assistants
• Music Director Assistants
• Music Library Volunteers
• Chaperone a Day or Night Trip
• Concert Program Assembly Crew
• Ensemble Representative
• Take On a FOMAHI Leadership Role

 Concert Crew Worker

During a regular school year, we have four Concert Crews: Band, Choir, Orchestra and Jazz. Each crew handles all concert operations. Concert Crew members:

• Assist music directors with transporting equipment and instruments (generally in the morning of/day after concerts)
• Help with concert set-up and tear-down at performance venues
• Help supervise students backstage and in performance halls before and during concerts
• Help sell FOMAHI merchandise at concerts

Volunteers can work at one or all concerts for selected music groups. (Est. time commitment: 2-4 hours per concert.)

Bake Sale Crews

We have four Bake Sale Crews: Band, Choir, Orchestra and Jazz Concerts. We need assistants to help:

• Solicit or provide food and beverages to sell
• Run the sale (sell the food/beverages)
• Serve food and beverages during concerts

(Est. time commitment: 2-4 hours on concert days only.)

As-Needed for Events at Hamilton

We need several volunteers each year to help with special music events at Hamilton International. Contact us at fomahihelp@gmail.com to learn more about the events planned for this school year.

Audio Recording Assistants

Work with our Music Directors by aiding in the production of audio recordings at concerts and distributing the recordings to students, their families and friends.

(Est. time commitment: 2-4 hours on concert days; may require extra time for distribution.)

Music Director Assistants

We need volunteers who are able to commit to a regular weekly time slot to assist our Music Directors. Tasks vary from week to week, but may include:

• Copying and/or distributing permission slips, announcements and other materials to students
• Tracking instruments on loan to student musicians
• Providing general support as requested by the Music Director

(Est. time commitment: To be determined by the Music Director, but typically 1 – 1½  hours per week)

Music Library Volunteers

Help manage Hamilton International's Music Library. In this critical role, you will catalog, organize and maintain the school's burgeoning music library of vocal, band, orchestra and jazz band scores.

(Est. time commitment: approximately 1 – 1½ hours per week)

Chaperone a Day or Overnight Trip

Chaperones provide essential support during day and overnight trips to festivals and competitions. Local trips generally involve a half-day chaperone commitment. Overnight trips may span the entire weekend.

(Est. time commitment: ½ day – weekend.)

Concert Program Assembly Crew

Work with Concert Program Coordinators to assemble information to be included in concert programs, make copies and distribute the programs at performances.

(Est. time commitment: approx. 1-3 hours per concert.)

Ensemble Representative

Each band, choir and orchestra needs one volunteer to work with teachers, FOMAHI and volunteers to organize events.

Take On a FOMAHI Leadership Role

Enjoy coordinating and managing programs, activities and events? Come join us on the FOMAHI leadership team! See the Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Form for a list of roles.

Seattle Public Schools Volunteer Forms

• Volunteer Screening Application
• Day Trip Form
• Volunteer Driver Checklist
• Overnight Chaperone Fingerprinting Application
• Sexual Misconduct Online Training
• Volunteer Requirements Page on the HIMS website

Ready to get involved? See our volunteer registration page to sign up!