By volunteering to work at the Lenovo Center as part of the West Johnston High School Band Parent Association crew, families have the opportunity to support the band program while gaining valuable experiences and building lasting friendships within the band community.

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Volunteers work a variety of exciting events including professional hockey games, ACC basketball games, concerts, seminars, and other large public events. Whether it is your first time working concessions or you are already experienced in food service, Lenovo Center provides a fun, fast-paced environment where parents and students work together as a team.

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In addition to helping support the band program financially, volunteering at Lenovo Center allows parents and students to:

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• Meet and connect with other band families

• Experience the excitement of professional sporting events and concerts

• Learn customer service and teamwork skills

• Gain experience working in a large-scale concessions and catering environment

• Earn credits toward a student’s Fair Share responsibility for programs such as Marching Band, Winter Guard, and Winter Percussion

 

The WJHS BPA concession crew is an important part of the organization’s annual fundraising efforts. Through its partnership with Lenovo Center, the BPA staffs a concession stand during:

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• Carolina Hurricanes hockey games

• NC State basketball games

• Concerts and entertainment events

• Additional special events throughout the year

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This fundraising opportunity contributes approximately $15,000 annually to support the West Johnston Band Program. These funds help provide essential support for music purchases, equipment, transportation, instructional staff, clinicians, uniforms, and other program needs. Because of the importance of this fundraiser, maintaining proper staffing for scheduled events is critical to fulfilling the organization’s contractual obligations.

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Volunteer Requirements

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• Volunteers must be at least 16 years old

• Volunteers are expected to maintain professional and respectful behavior while representing the band program

• Some positions may require standing for extended periods and working in a fast-paced environment

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Scheduling

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Volunteer scheduling is completed through the online scheduling system available at:

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Families will need to create an account in order to schedule and track volunteer shifts. Available event dates will appear in bold within the scheduling system.

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Training

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BARS (Be A Responsible Server) training is required for volunteers serving alcoholic beverages. Training sessions are provided at no cost through the Lenovo Center multiple times throughout the year.

 

Not all events require alcohol service. Many NC State basketball games and other select events are designated as non-alcohol events.

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Uniform Requirements

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Per the BPA contract with Lenovo Center, volunteers are required to wear the approved concession uniform:

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• Teal polo shirt

• West hat (or other Lenovo Center approved hat)

• Black apron

• Black pants

• Black shoes

 

Hats and aprons are made available for purchase at select times throughout the school year. Families volunteering for the first time may also be able to borrow uniform items from other band families.

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More Than Fundraising

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Working at Lenovo Center is more than just a fundraiser — it creates a sense of camaraderie among families and gives parents and students the opportunity to work side-by-side in support of the band program. Many parents describe the environment as energetic, rewarding, and one of the best ways to become involved within the organization.