Join CHEER Fort Lauderdale for an exciting 2024 season! Perform at local events and Pride celebrations with our dynamic team. We blend cheerleading, dance, and community service to create a lively and diverse performance group dedicated to uplifting South Florida's LGBTQ+ community. Share joy, make new connections, stay active, and give back—all while doing what you love!
Requirements
Performing Volunteers
At CHEER Fort Lauderdale, our performances shine brighter and become more exciting each season, all thanks to our amazing Performing Volunteers and stellar coaching staff. Whether you have experience in dance, cheerleading, stunting, or gymnastics, what matters most is your positive attitude and team spirit. We’re looking for individuals who are eager to learn, committed to following through, and can light up the crowd with a dazzling smile. You must be at least 17 years old, out of High School, and fit enough to handle the high-energy demands of performing.
Production Volunteers
Our team runs like a well-oiled machine because of our fantastic Production Volunteers. These behind-the-scenes heroes handle logistics, network with other organizations, and secure the donations and sponsorships that keep us going. If you have strong communication skills and enjoy coordinating through email and online platforms, this could be the perfect role for you. All Production Volunteers need to be at least 18 years old.
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At CHEER Fort Lauderdale, we are passionate about making a difference in our community by participating in events and fundraising for charity all year round. We ask all Volunteer Team Members to commit to a minimum of one year to help us create a lasting impact.
Performing Volunteer Practices
Our Performing Volunteers meet every Thursday from 8 PM to 11 PM at Pride Cheerleading in Oakland Park, FL. Additional practices may be scheduled as needed.
Breaks From Practice/Meetings
We take short breaks from mandatory practices and meetings from mid-November through early January, and again in July to ensure everyone gets a well-deserved break.
Cheer Camp
All Performing Volunteers must attend Cheer Camp to learn collegiate-level cheerleading skills from licensed instructors. Cheer Camp typically takes place over a weekend between late August to early October.
Event Participation Requirements
Each season, we expect all volunteers to join in:
10 Mandatory events (pre-scheduled)
12-14 Elective events (you choose)
1 Weekend Practice (usually in April/May)
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CHEER Fort Lauderdale is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, which means your volunteer costs can be tax-deductible—check with a tax professional to be sure!
First-Year CostsNew Performing volunteers need to buy our official Team Uniform and other essential "Cheer Wear" items, which total around $600. But don't worry—our uniform design only changes every four years, so this isn't an annual expense.
Participation Dues
Every season, all volunteers, both new and returning, pay a $150 participation fee.
Cheer Camp
Performing Volunteers also need to budget approximately $100 for Cheer Camp.
Additional Expenses
You'll need to cover any extra costs for food, travel, and lodging yourself.
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Performing Volunteers
We hold official tryouts every summer, but don’t worry—we offer Tryout Clinics beforehand. These workshops teach you the basics of cheerleading, including motions and elementary stunts, plus a short dance routine you'll perform during tryouts. Tryouts wrap up with a short interview to get to know you better.
Performing & Production Volunteers
Whether you’re looking to perform or help behind the scenes, every applicant gets our CHEER Fort Lauderdale Handbook, detailing all volunteer expectations. Missed the summer tryouts? No problem! We accept new volunteers throughout the year on a case-by-case basis. We also encourage interested individuals to observe one of our practices to get a feel for our team.
