In the service of Jazz!

“In the service of Jazz” is our credo which encapsulates the spirit of why we are here as part of the South Florida Jazz Summit; committed to empowering Jazz; bringing people together for this higher purpose of preserving, advancing, and celebrating this precious American artform the we love called Jazz!", Bobby Ramirez, Executive Director, South Florida Jazz Summit

"Our guiding principle is humility understanding no one individual is bigger than the team, we work together in the spirit of love and service to the South Florida Jazz Community and jazz in general", Mr. James Chism, Event Chair, South Florida Jazz Summit

As a SFJS volunteer, you will be front and center as part of what will be a historic event that will benefit the Jazz community as well as impact the area far and wide.

SFJS volunteers play a vital role that will enable you to practice your talents and enhance your creativity, enrich your appreciation for the art of Jazz, meet many great Jazz artists and others in the Jazz industry; be in the forefront of helping to empower Jazz in South Florida; witness new and emerging young talented Jazz artists; and help bring awareness about the joy of Jazz to many people in the community.

If you're considering becoming a JAZZY! Volunteer, please choose to join a team from the list below. Your help and contribution is very much appreciated. Thank you!

Production Team
Team of volunteers which assist in coordinating conference activities and making sure that everything stays on schedule (workshops, lectures, panel discussion, performances, venue setup, audio/visual, presenters, exhibitors, food/beverage consession).

Host / Welcome Team
Team of volunteers assist in helping to provide direction and assistance as conference attendees arrive to register, as well as assigning them to various key points throughout the venue. Volunteers will also be in charge of providing assistance to people with disabilities.

Education Team
Team of volunteers assisting in helping to organize and coordinate schedules for participating panelists, speakers, presenters, musicians and bands, as well as the JAZZONIAN Youth Band and Jazzy! Mentors educational community outreach initiatives.

Sponsorship Team
Team of volunteers to assist in presenting proposals to potential sponsors as well as helping to coordinate fundraising activities, and securing in-kind donations of products/services.

Public Relations Team
Team of volunteers to assist in coordinating media and public relations activities that also includes getting information to City officials, community outreach and social networks.

Miscellaneous Team
Team of volunteers to assist as needed

JAZZY! Mentors
Musicians volunteer their time to mentor Kids throughout the South Florida community presenting one-on-one lessons, workshops and seminars about various subjects relating to Jazz.

The South Florida Jazz Summit is a fundraising event produced annually by the Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc (dba Jazzonian), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All proceeds from this event go to community outreach jazz education programs under the aegis of the Jazz Museum of Florida, Inc.

MISSION:
The mission of the South Florida Jazz Summit is to bring the Jazz industry together; committed to empowering Jazz; thereby, serving as a cultural bridge--bringing people together for this higher purpose of preserving, advancing and celebrating this precious American artform that we love called Jazz; providing networking and educational opportunity; helping to energize the local Jazz scene; bringing awareness to area Jazz institutions and organizations; showcasing the best emerging young Jazz talent from great area schools, as well as helping to empower South Florida as a world class destination for live Jazz.

The information submitted on this form is only for internal use and will remain strictly confidential.