Volunteer

NATION FORD BAND RUNS BECAUSE OF VOLUNTEERS LIKE YOU

Family engagement has  always been integral to the success of the NFHS Band Program.  Everyone has a part to play! Some people only choose one or two activities, some choose more, but any involvement is important, valued, and appreciated.

Here are just a few examples of how you can participate and who you may contact for more information:

• NFHS Band Booster Club Meetings – meets the last Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the band room.
  Contact: Sayre Franke – nafobandpresident@gmail.com.
   
• Chaperoning – needed at activities such as band camp, football games, contests, etc.
  Contact: Eva Simmers – nationfordchaperones@gmail.com 
   
• Pit Crew – load trucks, build props and move props on/off the field at performances.
  Contact: Bob Ludolph – ludolphbob@gmail.com
   
• Uniforms – measures, hems and maintains marching band uniforms.
  Contact: Caroline Purvis – uniforms.nafoband@gmail.com
   
• Hospitality – sends food donations, prepares and/or serves band members at band camp & other events. Contact: Staci Hawkins — nafobandhospitality@gmail.com

Please note that if you would like to chaperone or volunteer to work directly with or around the band students, you must be a Secure Volunteer.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER WITH NATION FORD BAND​

All Nation Ford band volunteers are required to submit for a background check through the school district to serve our students at our facility or on any band trips or functions. Identification requirements to volunteer include:

• A social security number
• A driver’s license

Without these documents, an accurate background screening cannot be performed. Please note that volunteers who will be in the classroom (band room), helping with the band at football games, attending competitions, performances, field trips, or overnight trips must be approved prior to volunteering.

STEP 1: Fill out the background check request form.

We’re so excited you’re interested in volunteering with Nation Ford Band. The first step is expressing interest to Mr. Linkous or another band director and provide them with your full legal name and email address along with a few other details using the google form link below.

STEP 2: Notify a director in writing of your submission.

Once you have completed the form, please reach out to the band director via email to let them know you have submitted your name for approval (linkousr@fortmillschools.org). The director will then inform the proper administrator to process your application through the district’s third-party system, SimpliVerified.

STEP 3: Complete background check.

There’s nothing you need to complete for this step of the process. Nation Ford High School’s volunteer coordinator will submit the request on our behalf.

STEP 4: Approval Notification

Human Resources will review reports as they are returned and determine the approval status.