A volunteer who loves music and children, believes in the MFMII mission and is able to take the annual fall MFMII training program.

• Parents and grandparents of students

• Classroom teachers

• Retired teachers

• Seniors

• Musicians and

• Community members-at-large.

Musical Background:

• No formal music training needed.

• Music credentials beneficial.

You must be able to sing .

You must be able to commit to volunteer for at least one whole academic year.

SCHOOL DISTRICT VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Fremont Unified - need background check and TB clearance

• TB risk assessment (TB test valid for 4 years)

• Fill out the Livescan form (docents) 

• ​FUSD volunteer application on Civicore (every year)

Newark Unified - need background check and TB clearance

• No need for TB risk assessment (TB test valid for 4 years)

• NUSD fillable volunteer form

• Applicants go through a screening process to determine their musical ability and experience in working with children.

• The training class is taught by the MFMII Executive Director with guest presenters who are music specialists and MFMII staff/docents.

• MFMII uses the CMD Method to teach music. Course requirements involve observing other docents and preparing presentations to the class.

• Docents learn effective methods of teaching children and are given a wide exposure to available specialized curriculum materials, such as CDs, books, puppets, charts, and rhythm instruments that give children hands-on musical experiences.

• After training, volunteers are placed in a classroom with a Mentor for guidance and will teach music to at least one class for 1/2 hour a week, for the school year.

• Trainees must attend all classes and complete all given assignments to graduate. See the calendar below for all the dates.

In person Training classes are supplemented with school site shadowing of Docents, classroom observations, and gradual transition into the classroom. Training is two months long.

MFMII Docent Training Dates For 2026
September 10th, Thu- Orientation @ 9:30 to 11:00 am
September 15th, Tue  - Class 1 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
September 17th, Thu - Class 2 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
September 22nd, Tue- Class 3 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
September 24th, Thu - Class 4 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
September 29th, Tue- Class 5 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
October 1st ,Thu -  Class 6 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
October 6th, Tue - Class 7 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
October 8th, Thu -  Class 8 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
October 13th, Tue -  Class 9 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
October 15th, Thu - Back to MFMII Night @ 7:00 - 9:00pm
October 20th ,Tue - Class 10 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
October 27th, Tue -  Class 11 @ 9:15 to 11:45am
November 3rd, Tue - Graduation @ 9:15 to 11:45am

♪ Discover and learn -

• singing/sign language,

• dancing / movement,

• learn how to play rhythm instruments and

• music theory.

♪ Make new friends and have FUN, hands-on training experiences with fellow Docents

♪ Receive free access to

• hundreds of songs,

• 30 minute lesson plans,

• music, videos, online resources, and much more.

• Resource centers with required teaching materials

♪ Receive continued support from experienced Docent Mentors through free workshops.

♪ Become empowered and energized, increase your self-confidence and joy and have the best time of your life making the difference in a child’s life and your own!

• Best volunteer role ever!

Free Music Training Sessions

• Get the knowledge of Music and how to teach to kids

• Get Trained docent certification

• Get continuous mentor support

Access to Abundant Resources

• Instruments

• Song lyrics

• Lesson plans

• Teaching materials

Community Inclusion

• Fun time with your kids’ class

• Better connection with teacher and school

• Make new conncetions

Promote MFMII mission and Music Education with

• Family and Friends

• Kid’s school

• Neighborhood to recruit more volunteers.

Give Half hour weekly music lessons

• reinforce Kids’s academics

• promote social skills

• boost confidence

• increase motivation

Attend community events

• Monthly Music &Movement

• Annual Talent Contest

• Showcases & concerts

• Interactive Music Booths

• Music Workshop

• Be a Donor