Parent Volunteer Committee

Our family is only as strong as our members, so please join us in our efforts!

The Relámpago del Cielo (RDC) family consists of parents, guardians/caretakers, family members and friends of the RDC dancers who come together to collectively help one another support the dancers, teachers, staff and RDC as a community.

PARENT VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

Mission Statement

To promote and support the mission of the organization by facilitating open and continuous communication within our group and community, as well as enhancing the support of parent/student involvement through many cultural and fundraising activities.

Purpose

Family volunteers have made significant contributions to Relámpago del Cielo, Inc. (RDC). In an effort to provide more structure and coordination to these ongoing efforts, as well as enhancing the personal and academic goals of each volunteer, Relámpago del Cielo began formalizing its family service program in July 2010. Relámpago del Cielo, Inc. values the dedication and participation donated by each volunteer that assists in expanding the abilities of Relámpago del Cielo, Inc. In order to provide a well-organized and successful family service program for the volunteers and RDC, the following policy and procedure has been implemented.

Family Service Hours

Family service hours required for each student, per fiscal year (July – June)*:

10 hours per student
Students who join after annual concert (Feb – June) will be on a prorated schedule:
- Feb – 5 hours required
- March – 4 Hours required
- April – 3 Hours required
- May – 2 Hours required
- June – 1 Hour required

In order to apply for scholarship/tuition assistance for the following fiscal year – student must complete all FSH from previous fiscal year.

Any extra FSH will not be counted for next fiscal year – hours are specific to a fiscal year and cannot be rolled over to the next fiscal year.

* STUDENTS WILL BE INVOICED FOR ANY OUTSTANDING HOURS AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR AT A RATE OF $10 PER HOUR

Family service hours may be fulfilled by:

Time (1 hour = 1 FSH)
- Helping at events/concerts, coffee sales, bathroom duties, hall monitor/security (volunteer needs to be 14 years and older)
- Volunteering in various roles (room parent, costume liaison, backstage parent…)
- Performing at RDC community events – 1 hour per student per event. (Does NOT include annual student recital)
Donation ($10 = 1 FSH)
- Monetary donation ($10 = 1 FSH)  Pay out option (Scholarship recipients CANNOT pay for any portion of their FSH requirement)
- Food/items for fundraising purposes (Does NOT include any class-only snacks/party items and/or gifts – i.e. teacher’s gift)

Parent Volunteer Committee