All OPYO families are required to provide 3 volunteer hours each season.

For more information please read:

Volunteering Information

OPYO Handbook

Please use see the volunteer opportunities for the current season below and fill out the associated form. The orchestra manager will be in touch with additional instructions.

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Parent Volunteering Opportunities

Rehearsal Setup: Volunteers are responsible for setting up the seating for each ensemble before each rehearsal. Volunteers must arrive 30 minutes before rehearsal and complete the setup 10 minutes before rehearsal begins. Volunteers also assist the conductors in their preparation for rehearsal. (Approximately a one hour time commitment. Available every OPYO rehearsal.)

• Andante - One Parent - One hour of volunteer credit per rehearsal.
• Presto - One Parent - One hour of volunteer credit per rehearsal.
• YSO - Two Parents - One hour of volunteer credit per rehearsal per parent.

Available dates: Every Monday night rehearsal. See the spring 2018 season schedule for more information.

Tuition Taking: Volunteers assist the orchestra manager with taking tuition payment, writing receipts, and taking student attendance. Volunteers should arrive 30 minutes before rehearsal begins and and leave after the YSO break. Parents will earn three hours of volunteer credit per rehearsal. (Approximately a two hour time commitment. Only available during the first three weeks of each season.)

Available dates:

• January 8, 2018
• January 15, 2018
• January 22, 2018

Concert Volunteers: Volunteers help the equipment manager, orchestra manager, and conductors set the concert stage for each ensemble, reset the stage between performances, and strike the stage after performance. Volunteers will be given assignments including setting the stage between performances, clearing the stage after performance, ushering concert attendees, handing out programs, or assisting ensembles as needed. Parents will earn three hours of volunteer credit per concert. Detailed instructions, including call times, will be given before the concert. (Approximately a three hour time commitment. Available every OPYO concert.)

Available dates:

• January 27, 2018 - OPYO Concerto Competition - 3 parents
• February 23, 2018 - OPYO Student Recital - 3 parents
• March 30, 2018 - YSO Community Outreach Concert - 6 parents
• April 22, 2018 - El Dia de los Ninos Community Concert at Crystal Bridges - 5 parents
• May 12, 2018 - OPYO Spring Concert - 8 parents

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Please note: Additional volunteer opportunities will become available throughout the season. Opportunities will be posted here when available. Volunteer opportunities are first come first served with limited availability. Please direct volunteer questions to the orchestra manager.

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