Volunteer Opportunities with NMEA

Volunteers are an integral part of NMEA's mission! Our volunteers provide hours of service in various ways including:

Volunteers can be current or retired music educators and must be members of NMEA/NAfME. Click here to join/renew your membership.

Learn more about these volunteer opportunities below! If you are interested in volunteering with NMEA, please fill out our interest form so a member of our board can reach out to you.

Volunteer Interest Form

We deeply appreciate the time and talent of all our volunteers. Thank you for your service!

SERVE ON THE NMEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The NMEA Board of Directors is a volunteer group committed to supporting Nebraska's music educators and students, and their work is vital to the success of our organization. Board members serve a 3-year term, starting with an apprentice year with dedicated training tailored to their specific role. This initial period equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge before assuming full responsibilities independently. The Board of Directors consists of 13 voting members, with 5 to 6 positions open for election annually.

To view a complete list of our board roles, visit our Leadership & Staff page.

SERVE ON AN NMEA COMMITTEE

STANDING COMMITTEES

  • DEIAB Committee
  • Membership Committee
  • Nominating Committee
  • Bylaws and Governance Committee

AD HOC COMMITTEES & TASK FORCES

The following committees are just a few examples of the types of ad hoc committees our board members create each year.

  • Conference Session Evaluation Committee
  • Conference Performing Ensemble Evaluation Committee
  • Awards Selection Committee
  • Conductor Search Committees (for various All-State ensembles)
  • Small and Rural Schools Initiative (SRSI) Committee

BECOME A CONFERENCE PRESIDER

Presiders play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of both sessions and concerts during our annual Conference/In-Service Clinic and contribute significantly to the success of our event.

Presider duties may include:

  • Introducing clinicians/performing ensemble groups
  • Ensuring sessions and concerts stay on schedule by starting and stopping on time
  • Assisting clinicians by distributing handouts
  • Presenting clinicians and directors with certificates or plaques
  • Providing feedback through evaluation forms

ASSIST WITH ALL-STATE ENSEMBLES

Many of our All-State ensembles are comprised of hundreds of students and require volunteer chaperones to monitor and assist with rehearsals.