Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association

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Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association

Arts & CultureEducationLife Skills
Dayton, OH 45409
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Our mission

The Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer Association was created in 1952 with an ongoing mission to support the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra in the areas of education, promotion, fundraising and membership development.
Opportunities

Hospitality

Concert Hospitality: Provide refreshments for the DPAA Gala, Q the Music Concerts and the DPYO Family Concert.
Member Events: Help plan events for DPVA members, including fall and spring membership gatherings. Committee members design invitations, plan menus and decorations, etc.
  • One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Promotion

Writing: Write articles for the DPVA’s newsletter, website, or other promotional materials.
Social Media– Help maintain social media accounts such as Facebook and Instagram and post new updates of DPVA activities.
Public Relations: Help secure newspaper and television publicity for DPVA projects.
Website: Update and maintain DPVA website.
  • One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Office work, Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Education

Docent: Present prepared presentations in Miami Valley schools to students in grades 1 through 6. Docents receive training sessions with Neal Gittleman, DPO Music Director, and Patrick Reynolds, DPO Associate Conductor and DPYO Conductor.
Scriptwriting: Help prepare PowerPoint scripts and props in committee for school presentations.
Scholarship: Support music education through scholarships, or act as room monitors during the spring competitions.
Usher: Help seat students at DPO education concerts.
Scheduling: From your home, help schedule docent school visits.
Auditions: Assist with auditions for youth orchestras.
It’s Instrumental: Help collect used instruments from Grismer Tire locations. The instruments are repaired and loaned to school students who can’t provide their own.
Family Concerts: Help plan, execute, and/or staff pre-concert activities (costume contests, face painting, etc.) for children prior to DPO Family concerts.
Q the Music: Assist string faculty in orchestra and sectionals at Ruskin Elementary.
  • One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Fundraising & Membership

Designers Showhouse and Gardens: Help plan and execute the DPVA’s bi-annual fundraiser to showcase one of Dayton’s historic homes.
Special Events: Help plan events and projects to raise funds for the DPO. Every event has numerous committees that need volunteers.
Outreach: Assist in publicizing the DPVA to area communities and clubs.
Mailings: Assist with mailings.
  • One-time, Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Office work, Indoor
  • None
Stories
DPVA Music Friend of the Year

DPVA Music Friend of the Year
How you help

There are numerous ways to provide volunteer services for the DPVA. Reach out to us to learn more about volunteering.
About us

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra has a distinguished place in the Gem City’s history as one of the Miami Valley’s oldest and longest standing cultural institutions. As of July 1, 2012, the DPO is part of the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance. A regional orchestra with 83 contracted musician and rich in artistic tradition, the Philharmonic is proud to call the Benjamin and Marian Schuster ­Performing Arts Center its home.