Volunteers like you are the heart of A Chance to Dance!

"We have a really great relationship."
-Mayson, buddy, about her and her dancer

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I'd Like to Help Backstage at Performances

"They'll come up and give you a big hug and it just brightens your mood."
-Emma, buddy, when asked about the dancers

~Full-time buddy: Volunteers weekly, is required to attend 75% of classes and is paired with a dancer. Must be 11 or older.
~Fill-in buddy: May be called in to volunteer when a full-time buddy is out. Must be 11 or older.
~Junior buddy: Volunteers weekly, is paired with a full-time buddy and a dancer. 7-10 years old.

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Volunteer Name:*

Volunteer Phone Number:*

I'm Volunteering As:*

A full-time buddy (weekly, 11 & up)

A fill-in buddy (when needed, 11 & up)

A junior buddy (weekly, 7-10 yrs old)

Emergency Contact Name and Relation:*

Emergency Contact Phone Number:*

Volunteer T-shirt Size:*

Youth Small

Youth Medium

Youth Large

Adult XS

Adult Small

Adult Medium

Adult Large

Adult XL

Adult 2X

Adult 3X

Is there a specific dancer you would like to be paired with (please not that this is not a guarantee but we will do our best to pair you with the dancer you request)?

Is there anything else you'd like to share with the staff of ACTD?

I understand that I may be asked to attend a volunteer training meeting in order to volunteer. I will watch a training video if I am unable to attend. I will follow all of the regulations laid out in the training and put the dancers' needs first.*

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Volunteer Name:*

Volunteer Phone Number:*

Do you plan on being a full-time buddy? Buddies are required to attend at least 75% of classes a semester. If you cannot commit to this, we also need fill-in's.*

I plan on being a full-time buddy and attending classes on Fridays (weekly, 11 & up)

I would like to be a fill-in buddy (when needed, 11 & up)

I would like to volunteer as a junior buddy and volunteer alongside a full-time buddy (weekly, 7-10 yrs old)

Volunteer Birthday:*

Month

Day

Year

Volunteer Age:*

What year does the volunteer graduate (if applicable, this question is to help us determine how many seniors to prepare for in the upcoming session)?

Allergies (if none, please type "None"):*

In case of emergency, please contact (name and relation):*

Emergency Contact Phone Number:*

Volunteer T-shirt Size:*

Youth Small

Youth Medium

Youth Large

Adult XS

Adult Small

Adult Medium

Adult Large

Adult XL

Adult 2X

Adult 3X

Does the volunteer have experience working with special needs individuals? If so, please describe:*

Will the volunteer be using ACTD for school volunteer credit hours?

The next set of questions will help instructors and dancers learn more about you. Dancers love to hear about your favorite things too! What is your favorite song?*

What is your favorite movie?*

What is your favorite color?*

What is your favorite food or place to eat?*

Is there anything else you would like to share with the staff of ACTD?

I understand that I will be asked to attend a volunteer training meeting in order to volunteer. I will watch a training video if I am unable to attend. I am aware that an ACTD director must approve of this form before I can volunteer. *

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I will participate fully in all classes, rehearsals, performances, and training involving A Chance to Dance that I am required. I commit to being present at each class, rehearsal, performance, and training unless I am ill or have good reason.*

I agree

I will give notice to Emma if I am to be absent. I understand that the dancers in this program are counting on me to give them my full commitment.*

I agree

I understand that I must be present for at least 75% of classes and/or events, and if I am absent for more than 75% of classes and/or events, I may not be asked to return as a volunteer.*

I agree

I also agree to having my photo and/or likeness used indefinitely by the organization for advertising and marketing endeavors and waive all rights to such images.*

I agree

I also understand that if I give A Chance to Dance personnel a reason to question my commitment or motives for volunteering, such as insubordination, mishandling of students, disrespect, or general misconduct, I will be dismissed as a volunteer.*

I agree

I commit to have compassion, respect, understanding, patience, and gentleness in all situations with A Chance to Dance students and personnel. I understand that what happens within the walls of A Chance to Dance must remain confidential.*

I agree

I have or will familiarized myself with the training required to be a volunteer at A Chance to Dance and I will ask for assistance when needed. I will put the needs of the dancers before my own.*

I agree

Want to help backstage at a performance? Let us know here!

Volunteer Name:*

Volunteer Phone Number:*

Emergency Contact Name and Relation:*

Emergency Contact Phone Number:*

Please select where you would be willing to help: *

Pink Class Dressing Room (Toddler Girls)- help with costume changes, shoe changes, and crowd control

Purple Class Dressing Room (Teen Girls)- help with costume changes, shoe changes, and crowd control

Green Class Dressing Room (Young Adult Girls)- help with costume changes, shoe changes, and crowd control

Blue Class Dressing Room (Adult Girls)- help with costume changes, shoe changes, and crowd control

Boys' Dressing Room- help with costume changes, shoe changes, and crowd control

Stage Runner- ensures dancers get to and from their dressing rooms/stage

Reception- sets up reception during the performance and serves snacks and drinks after the performance

Greeter- welcomes the audience as they walk in and hands out programs

Team Lead- takes the lead of running a dressing room and ensures all dressing room attendants know their duties

I agree that I will be reached out to by ACTD and that I am willing to help at the performance. I understand that I may be placed in other areas that I did not specify above. *

I Agree

I understand that I may be asked to attend a volunteer training course prior to attending the performance and will follow all rules and regulations laid out in the training and put the dancers' needs first.*

I Agree

Volunteers like you are the heart of A Chance to Dance!

"We have a really great relationship."
-Mayson, buddy, about her and her dancer

Join here:

"They'll come up and give you a big hug and it just brightens your mood."
-Emma, buddy, when asked about the dancers

Want to volunteer again?
Fill out the short form below!

Want to help out as a new buddy?
Fill out the form below!

Want to help backstage at a performance? Let us know here!

CONTACT

JOIN THE MAILING LIST

Volunteers like you are the heart of A Chance to Dance!

"We have a really great relationship." -Mayson, buddy, about her and her dancer

Join here:

"They'll come up and give you a big hug and it just brightens your mood." -Emma, buddy, when asked about the dancers

Want to volunteer again? Fill out the short form below!

Want to help out as a new buddy? Fill out the form below!

Want to help backstage at a performance? Let us know here!

CONTACT

JOIN THE MAILING LIST

"We have a really great relationship."
-Mayson, buddy, about her and her dancer

"They'll come up and give you a big hug and it just brightens your mood."
-Emma, buddy, when asked about the dancers

Want to volunteer again?
Fill out the short form below!

Want to help out as a new buddy?
Fill out the form below!