Parent Volunteer Information

Need for Volunteers
Children’s Dance Theatre would not be able to afford to offer the community its programs and services without parent involvement. All CDT families are required to contribute a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service each year.

CDT Parent Volunteer Information Form
Each fall, parents should complete the CDT Parent Information Volunteer form which will be distributed at the annual parent meeting and available online. The form is due in the office by the 2nd week of classes. This information allows the staff to pull a list of potential volunteers for various opportunities that arise throughout the year.
Parent Volunteer Form

Volunteer Opportunities
There are a variety of ways for families to meet the 20 hour requirement. Each fall, CDT will provide families with a list of volunteer opportunities. In addition, the office will regularly send out volunteer requests via e-mail and News & Notes. However, if you have other suggestions or ideas for a volunteer project, please approach Judy Arrington, the Tanner Dance volunteer coordinator, to discuss your idea. While the studio recognizes that the Concert is a wonderful time to fulfill the required hours, the organization encourages families to respond to the other volunteer opportunities available. The faculty and staff count on the helping hands of parents to respond to the organization’s request for volunteers that are sent out throughout the year.

How to Sign-Up
Parents can sign-up to assist with these and other projects by completing the CDT Parent Volunteer Form. In addition, parents can view available opportunities listed on the page below and sign-up to volunteer.
List of Volunteer Opportunities 2007-2008

Parent Volunteer Requirement & Guidelines
1. 20 hours are required per family. Dancers may participate in fulfilling these hours under the supervision of his/her parent(s).
2. All hours must be completed AND recorded by June 30th.
3. Families will receive regular notification outlining the number of hours completed year to date. It is suggested that half of the required hours be completed by the Spring concert in order to meet the 20 hour requirement by June.
4. Only those hours submitted for projects approved by Tanner Dance will count towards the 20 hour requirement.

Volunteer Reporting
Volunteer hours are recorded in our database, and this information is used when applying for and reporting on grants and various donations. These accumulated hours are evidence of strong support for CDT, and are considered an in-kind donation to Children's Dance Theatre. Please remember, only those hours submitted by June 30th will count towards the annual volunteer requirement. The office asks that you submit your hours in a timely manner by reporting them as the hours are completed rather than waiting to report them at the end of the year. When possible, the parent(s)/guardian(s), along with their dancers, should complete the hours. However, if parents utilize caregivers to complete the volunteer requirement, when submitting hours, please submit the parent’s name rather than the person actually completing the work. In an effort to make reporting easier for CDT families, please submit your volunteer hours in the following ways:
1. ONLINE: Submit your hours by completing the Volunteer form below.

Children's Dance Theatre Parent Volunteer Report Form

2. VIA E-MAIL TO TANNERDANCE@UTAH.EDU: Please include the date of service, # of hours completed, the service completed, and the first and last name of the CDT parent.

tannerdance@utah.edu

3. VOLUNTEER NOTEBOOK: There is a Volunteer Hours notebook in the front office. There is a page labeled for each CDT family in the book to record volunteer hours. Extra forms are in the back of the Volunteer Hours notebook.

The faculty and staff wish to express our appreciation for the volunteer service provided by each CDT family. Many families exceed the 20 hour requirement and we appreciate all that you do to bring dance into the lives of children. For more information about the Volunteer program, please contact Judy Arrington at judy.arrington@utah.edu or 587-8311.