Chairpeople: Maggie Hale & Cheryl Worobetz
chaperones@ojrbandmpo.com
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Have you ever wondered what goes on during the band bus rides to games and shows?  Sign up to chaperone and experience the fun for yourself!  Chaperone volunteers provide reliable adult supervision during football games, band shows, and parades.  They assist with student equipment and provide assistance in the event of a medical incident.  Chaperones also help to move the band through crowds to their designated spaces.  You're already going to the games and shows anyway, why not experience it with the band?  See below for more information...​

How to Become a Chaperone

​Thank you for considering becoming a marching band chaperone!  This is a great opportunity to be involved with the band and meet other parents as well as to interact with the students. We understand that this year will be different, there will be few opportunities to travel with the band, if any,  given the pandemic, and only a few small home events, but there’s always next year! So we encourage you to consider getting involved early so you’re ready for next season! Whether you’re a freshman band parent, or seasoned band parent who always wanted to travel with the band but never had an opportunity to, here’s how to make it happen. You can chaperone one event or multiple events, there are no minimum commitments!  Of course, transportation and admission to events are free.  Check back soon for a link to our updated SignUpGenius to volunteer for this years' games and events.
          As chaperones, we provide supervision during football games, competitions, and parades as well as help band members with their uniforms, equipment, props, etc. as they prepare for performances. In addition, we assist with medical emergencies, crowd control, uniform care and maintenance. For away games and performances, we accompany the band on the buses to and from the events. 
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Prior to signing up to chaperone, the following clearances and documents must be completed and approved by the Athletic Department via the Volunteer Application Form:

1. PA State Police Criminal Record Check 
2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance  
3. Federal Criminal History Report (May require fingerprinting)
       a. If you lived in PA for 10 or more years, no fingerprinting is required, just complete the Exemption from FBI Clearance Form. 
       b. If you lived in PA less than 10 years, you must register online for your confirmation code to get your fingerprints.  
4. PDE – 6004 - Act24 Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form  
5. OJR Volunteer Application Form  
6. Take a copy of your driver’s license or a photo ID to the main office at the high school for scanning.  

This process is explained on the OJRHS website.  Instructions and forms are HERE.

All forms must be uploaded through the Volunteer Application Form. They will no longer accept hand delivered paperwork. 

*A medical volunteer is needed for all performance events. If you are a certified first aid responder, RN, LPN, EMT,  MD or any type of certified medical or health practitioner, please consider signing up. Ideally, the more medical volunteers we have available in sharing this responsibility, the better, rather than relying on one or two parents throughout the season.

If you have any questions, please contact me at chaperones@ojrbandmpo.com.
We look forward to meeting you! ​