The purpose of the Volunteer Program is to engage the MTAC San Diego Branch community of teachers, students and parents. Volunteers are encouraged to get actively involved in the various MTAC programs by contributing time and energy. MTAC is a not-for-profit group, 501(c)(6).

2012 MTAC Annual Convention Volunteer: Centennial Celebration
Mark your calendars now for the upcoming MTAC State Convention. It will be held at the Town & Country Convention Center in San Diego from June 29 to July 3, 2012. Be a part of a team of the Convention Volunteers by contributing your time and talents to help us celebrate the San Diego Branch 100th Anniversary. Join the fun – assist in the convention planning and sign up today to volunteer in 2012!

Volunteer Work Positions
Please carefully read the job descriptions, choose which position(s) appeal to you and fill out your contact information in the fields below. Note these descriptions are a brief overview; duties may vary depending on the event and you may expect to receive more detailed instructions for your assignment prior to the event. Questions are welcome and encouraged.

2012 Convention Volunteers
Everyone is encouraged to attend the 2012 Convention to represent San Diego Branch and to celebrate the Centennial Anniversary together. Teachers may wish to help create posters, scrapbooks, fliers, and general displays to highlight the various activities of the San Diego Branch. More details will be provided as the date draws near. Help us make history!

Collating / Filing / Data Entry
Gain valuable volunteer work experience by assisting with office duties such as collating, filing and data entry. There are many different programs within MTAC that could benefit from your valuable office skills

Concert Program Designer
Create, print and hand-deliver a concert program that correctly lists the performers, composers and titles of the pieces to be performed. Program information will be provided to you by the Event Chair. Submit a hard copy of the final program to ASCAP (MTAC State Office) and save a copy for the MTAC San Diego Branch Historian. A copy should also be sent to the “State Chair, Scrapbooks and Awards” for potential awards at Convention. Printing costs will be reimbursed with a receipt.

Event Registration and Runners
The Registrar is responsible for checking people in as they arrive at the event. Registration doubles as the Information Desk, where you may field questions about where to find practice rooms, “on deck” musicians, refreshments, bathrooms, etc. This position is perfect for alert, helpful, highly organized and knowledgeable people. The Event Chair will provide a list of entrants and sign-in sheet to the Registrar. Runners are helpful in showing people to the practice rooms and where to wait pre-performance.

Recital Usher
Ushers should plan to arrive at the concert venue 30 minutes before the performance to check in with the Event Chair. Hand out concert programs and greet people as they enter the hall. Remain in the back of the hall for the duration of the concert, and collect any leftover programs to return to the Event Chair.

Refreshment Coordinator
Provide snacks/meals for adjudicators and other volunteers. This includes ordering, picking up, paying for and delivering food, paper goods and beverages to the venue. Keeping the food safe for consumption is a high priority and must be planned in advance. Refreshment expenses require prior approval for purchase. Reimbursement requests include submitting the original receipt and reimbursement letter promptly to the Event Chair. Additional volunteers may be needed to assist with ice chests, ice purchase/delivery and/or setting up and cleaning up the refreshment table at the venue.

Selecting Awards
Assist the Event Chair with selecting and purchasing the awards to be given to the students, including (but not limited to) certificates, medallions and trophies. Order the awards, pick them up and deliver them to the Event Chair at or before the event. Submit a reimbursement request and attach the original receipt to the Event Chair for prompt payment.