Volunteer
Volunteer Information
We are looking for Volunteer Ambassadors year round!
Ambassadors is a new program launched in January 2022, that gives our volunteers an opportunity to grow and thrive as leaders. We have always worked with volunteers, giving many students the opportunity to fulfill Bright Future requirements; in fact, to date, we have signed off on over 10,000 volunteer hours. Ambassadors was designed to challenge students more, enhancing and embellishing their opportunities to serve as leaders. This program has three Tiers based on age and experience that follows strict guidelines, requirements, and responsibilities. We give our Ambassadors a chance to help with the planning and performance of shows, choreography, summer camps, peer mentor, work booths at outside events, and more. For starters, they must apply, interview, maintain a 3.0 GPA and participate in a minimum of one FAOPA production. There are many benefits to being an Ambassador, the most exciting is that Seniors are applicable to receive a college scholarship upon graduation from High School. If this program interests you, please apply and contact Danielle at danielle@faopa.org.
Ambassador Application
If you meet the requirements and want to be an Ambassador with the Florida Academy of Performing Arts please fill out the Ambassador Application. You may use your Ambassador hours for Bright Futures volunteer requirements. The Florida Academy of Performing Arts is an approved agency with the HCPS Parent/Family and Community Involvement department, which is required for the approval process. If you simply want to volunteer your time and not have the hours apply to Bright Futures, you are still welcome to join us! We are always in need of Ambassadors during the school year, for summer camps, assisting with show/showcase audiences and any special volunteer opportunity we create for individual academy program purposes. Please fill out the Ambassador Application online. We will contact you shortly with further information. If you have any questions about being an Ambassador, please feel free to contact us.
Ambassador Application
AMBASSADOR TIERS – Requirements & Responsibilities
TIER 1 (GRADES 4TH - 6TH)
- Must complete a minimum of one FAOPA show
- Participant in a current FAOPA show
- A/B student in school or 3.0 GPA
- Good attendance – may not miss more than two practices with current production involved in AND production which they are volunteering with (per semester)
- Able work with Acting Up! Jr. productions
- Peer mentor to new students
- Assist with small break out groups – choreography and lines
- Bathroom runners during rehearsals and performances
- Usher and distribute programs at shows
- Must attend the shows to assist backstage as needed
- Family promotes programs and FAOPA on social media
- Family and student assist with and promote our fundraisers
TIER 2 (GRADES 7TH - 9TH)
- All items from Tier 1 PLUS:
- Must complete a minimum of two FAOPA shows
- Able to work with Acting Up! Jr. and Acting Up! productions
- Lead warm-ups
- Assist choreographer
- Help with set painting and props
- Assistant backstage
- Work with Parent’s Night Out
- Work with summer musicals and/or Music & More camp
- Student promotes productions and company of social media
- Student attends outside functions and festivals promoting FAOPA – helps build public relations
TIER 3 (GRADES 10TH - 12TH)
- All items from Tier 1 & 2 PLUS:
- Must attend shows – will be working backstage with costumes, props, sets, etc.
- Backstage – can apply to be a stage manager
- Will review shows and helps write articles for blog and website
- Ability to sit in on auditions and casting discussions
TIER 1 BENEFITS
- Student: show shirt and FAOPA shirt
- Student: swag bag
- Parent: FAOPA shirt
- $25 credit for the next semester towards a FAOPA program
TIER 2 BENEFITS
- Student: show shirt and FAOPA shirt
- Student: swag bag
- $25 credit for the next semester towards a FAOPA program
- $30 gift card to Music Showcase (per year)
- Community service hours (if applicable)
- Discount available for special events and workshops throughout Ambassador year
TIER 3 BENEFITS
- Student: show shirt and FAOPA shirt
- Student: swag bag
- $25 credit for the next semester towards a FAOPA program
- $30 gift card to Music Showcase (per year)
- Free ticket to show you’re reviewing
- Community service hours (if applicable)
- Discount available for special events and workshops throughout Ambassador year