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Support Us - Volunteer your time!
Are you interested in giving back to AYPO in a meaningful way through
volunteer work? If so, please take a look at the following volunteer
opportunities.
General Volunteer Opportunities
- Office Work (weekdays, business hours)
- Ushering at Concerts
- Ticket Sales at concerts
- Van Transportation
- Photography
- Orchestra Hospitality (Assist in providing and preparing
refreshments, or serving and cleaning up afterwards)
- Concert Videographer (Assist video producer at concerts,
or in post-production editing)
- Translator (Speaking at meetings, translating forms and letters): Spanish,
Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other translators needed.
To volunteer for General Volunteer Opportunities, please contact Michelle
Wallace at (703) 642-8051, ext. 22 or mwallace@aypo.org.
Volunteer Orchestra Staff
AYPO’s Volunteer Orchestra Staff are essential
to the successful operation of each orchestra. These positions require
attendance (arriving early and remaining) at rehearsals, dress rehearsals,
and concerts in addition to duties beyond the orchestra sessions (phone
calls or assembling music):
- Personnel Manager – The Personnel Manager
position is that of facilitator whose purpose is to ensure
the smooth and efficient running of each and every rehearsal.
The Personnel Manager reports to the AYPO General
Manager on a weekly basis with regard to orchestra attendance
and other personnel issues, and should also be called with
any questions or concerns. Personnel Managers also work with
AYPO Operations, who oversee logistical needs, stage protocol,
and the concert dress code for the orchestras.
- Music Librarian – The Music Librarian
assists the AYPO General Manager by preparing, distributing,
collecting, and tracking music and folders among musicians
of assigned orchestra, as well as ensuring that extra parts
are available during rehearsals.
- Stage Crew – Stage Crew
oversees and assists Student stage crew in the set-up and break-down
of rehearsal spaces including: orchestra chairs, conductor
equipment, and percussion equipment. Stage Crew are
needed before and after rehearsals for up to a ½ hour
and should be present during rehearsals for any special staging
needs. Stage Crew will report to the Operations
Manager.
To volunteer for a position as a Volunteer Orchestra Staff member,
please contact Holly Hanneke at (703) 642-8051, ext. 24 or hhanneke@aypo.org.
Orchestra Committee Member
- Volunteer Coordinators – Requires calling other parents to
organize volunteers for AYPO’s needs.
- Special Event Committee – Help plan and execute AYPO’s
annual gala with a team of other volunteers.
- Parent Liaison Committee – Be involved with other parents in your
child’s orchestra through a parent liaison committee.
Merchandise Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help sell AYPO merchandise (T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.) at one or more concerts during the 2009-2010 season. Responsibilities also include maintaining a record of items sold. To volunteer as an Orchestra Committee member or Merchandise Volunteer,
please contact Holly Hanneke at (703) 642-8051, ext. 24 or hhanneke@aypo.org.
***Please note: Children of volunteers do
not receive any preferential consideration***
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