YCP Volunteer Coordinator: 5 hrs (limit 1 volunteer) – This is a year-long commitment and this coordinator will receive a complimentary Fear No Music t-shirt for themselves and their YCP student. 

• Monitor volunteer sign-ups and hours completed 

• Reminders and update emails: Send periodic updates on volunteer hours (completed and remaining) to help families stay on track

Admin: emails to YCP families: 5 hrs (limit 1 volunteer) –This is a year-long commitment and this coordinator will receive a complimentary Fear No Music t-shirt for themselves and their YCP student. 

Tasks include emailing:  

• Related to YCP workshop/news or YCP updates 

• Related to FNM annual concerts 

• Emails as requested by Jeff or Monica/Rachel 

• Alert volunteers to new volunteer opportunities 

YCP Social for participants (limit 3 volunteers) 

• Secure venue for social: 5 hrs (1 volunteer)

• Help in coordination/event planning (with Monica/Rachel/Jeff): 5 hrs (2 volunteers)

Mailings (unlimited) 

• Address and mail 50 postcards to FNM patrons (1 hr per 50 postcards; 250 postcards = 5 hrs). Postcards are provided by FNM. 

Poster delivery (5 hrs, limit 5 volunteers)

• Help spread the word about FNM concerts! You will put up 25 posters (provided by Fear no Music) at your local shops/grocery stores/cafes.

YCP concert reception: 2 hrs (limit 2 volunteers)

• Coordinate families in what they are bringing to reception

• Set up reception at the concert, arrive early to receive reception foods/drinks 

Bring ice  to YCP reception: 1 hour (limit 2 per concert, 4 volunteer spots total) 

Help with YCP reception set up/strike down: 1 hour  (limit 2 per concert, 4 volunteer spots total ) 

Post-concert reception for FNM event at TOC (Jan 27, June 2)

• Volunteers will help with PURCHASING FOOD for post-concert reception– (suggested $100/total): 5 hrs (limit 2 volunteers per concert date, 4 volunteer spots total) 

• Volunteers will help with SET-UP for post-concert reception– set-up foods during the second half of the concert for post-concert enjoyment.  Approximate time: 8-9pm.   

5 hrs (limit 2 volunteers per concert date, 4 volunteer spots total) 

De-Mystifying New Music at Reed College: (Nov 17, January 26, April 27, June 1) 

Pick up donated pastries and help with set up (approx 9:30-10am): 3 hrs (limit 1 volunteer per concert date, 4 volunteer spots total)

YCP photographer 5 hrs  (limit 2 volunteers) 

• Take photos of workshops and concert for website 

YCP videographer: 5 hrs (limit 2 volunteers) 

• Take video of workshops and concerts for website 

FNM photographer:  5 hrs (limit 2 volunteers) 

• Take photos of concerts for website

Auction items/basket: 5 hrs (unlimited volunteers) 

• Procure item (suggested $100+/value) for fundraising/auction item 

• Create a themed basket for auction (suggested total value $100+)

• Secure Give!Guide incentive by October 31, 2024 

  • Value $25+ (Past incentives have included gift cards/gift certificates)

Secure local business partner for FNM season: 5 hrs (unlimited) 

• Advertising partner–Identify local business to approach to advertise in FNM programs, prepare an outreach email or pitch (with help from Monica/Rachel), and follow up to finalize sponsorship. 

• Concert sponsor partner– Identify entity to approach to sponsor a FNM concert, prepare an outreach email or pitch (with help from Monica/Rachel), and follow up to finalize sponsorship.  

• Goods/Services partner– Identify business to donate goods or services to FNM, prepare an outreach email or pitch (with help from Monica/Rachel) and follow up to finalize partnership.  (Bella’s Italian Bakeshop is a year-long goods partner providing pastries for De-Mystifying New Music Concerts.  Utilize your own network to connect FNM to possible partners).

Attend a FNM concert with your YCP participant: 2 hr/each concert 

Concert invitation: 3 hrs (unlimited) 

• YCP family brings 2 new patrons to a FNM concert during the year

Take survey of audience at FNM concert: 2 hrs (limit 8 volunteers) 

• Pass out and collect surveys of FNM audiences at intermission during concerts