Volunteer Hour Policy

DoReMi appreciates the time and dedication of all our volunteers. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer hours may be eligible for school or community service credit (please confirm with your school).

Please review the guidelines below and submit your hours using the official form.

Who Can Log Hours

Volunteer hours may be submitted by:

• Performers

• Event planners

• Chapter leaders

• Administrative volunteers

• Marketing and outreach volunteers

Types of Volunteer Hours

1. Performance Hours

   Volunteers may log the actual duration of live performances at senior communities or approved events. Time will be rounded to the nearest 0.5 hour.

   Examples:

   • 45‑minute concert → log 1 hour

   • 70-minute concert → log 1 hour

2. Preperation Hours

   Preparation hours recognize time spent preparing specifically for DoReMi performances.

   Volunteers may log:

   • Rehearsing performance repertoire

   • Group rehearsals

   • Program preparation

   Rules:

   • Maximum 3 preparation hours per performance

   • General music practice unrelated to the event cannot be logged

   • Preparation must occur within 14 days of the event

3. Administration Hours

   Administration hours recognize work that helps organize DoReMi programs.

   Examples include:

   • Contacting senior communities

   • Scheduling performers

   • Designing flyers or programs

   • Writing newsletters

   • Coordinating rehearsals

   • Leading planning meetings

   • Managing volunteer rosters

   Rules:

   • Maximum 4 administration hours per event per volunteer

   • Must include a brief description of the task

   • Hours require approval from a chapter leader or supervisor

Submission Process

All volunteers must submit hours to doremi.volunteer@gmail.com.

Submissions must include:

• Volunteer name

• Date

• Event name

• Type of hours

• Number of hours

• Short description

Verified hours will be logged officially.

Recognition

Volunteer hour certificates and recognition awards may be issued based on cumulative hours.