Volunteer

Calgary Opera has relied on volunteers since its inception 34 years ago.  Volunteers are integral to our success and, in short, we couldn’t do it without you. Please review the following opportunities and let us know which role you can play to assist us with our goals.

Click here to download a volunteer application form

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SPECIAL EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS

Casino (Elbow River) – Casinos are held approximately every 18 months and span over a two day period.  No experience necessary.  Casinos are an excellent way to meet new people.  Approximately 13 people are required for each day/night at the casino hall so you’ll never be working alone.

Grave Gala – the Saturday night before Halloween adult costume party.  Some jobs include pre-event and event raffle ticket sales, décor set-up and strike, door greeters & assisting with line ups for activities such as tarot card readers.

California Wine Fair – Feb/March wine tasting event.  Assist with Silent Auction tables on the night of the event & ticket taking at the door.

A Taste of the Opera - We require greeters, coat check, wine pouring & assistance with set up/strike.

PERFORMANCES

Boutique – (Jubilee Auditorium) The boutique has CDs, DVDs, opera glasses, perfume bottles etc.  It is in operation during opera productions.  Volunteers will assist with set-up, sales and strike.

Performer Chauffeur – Singers, conductors and directors come from across Canada and around the world to put together a Calgary Opera performance.  Volunteers will chauffeur artists from Calgary International Airport to their respective hotels and act as ambassadors of Calgary Opera.

Greeters – to be available to the audience to hand out programs and answer general questions i.e. where are the washrooms, what time does the opera pre-show chat start.

Backstage Caterers – Bake your favorite treats for the singers and musicians of the opera production and work backstage during a production or dress rehearsal.  Meet the singers, conductors, musicians and directors in the production.  Volunteers provide snacks for performers and crew backstage and provide catering assistance where necessary.

Closing night Pizza Party for cast/crew/chorus - Responsible for purchase of beer/soft drinks, ordering Pizza.  Set up/strike of rehearsal hall at the Jubilee Auditorium

OFFICE ASSISTANCE

Weekly front office coverage - Answer telephone on Wednesday mornings during staff meetings.

Mail outs - Stuff envelopes with season subscription materials.

The gift of your time means so much to us.  As a way to show our gratitude, we can offer the following:

Volunteer Benefits

A plaque for volunteer of the year, to be presented at the appreciation party, hung on the wall in the Opera centre, and added to each year.

YOUR SUPPORT OF CALGARY OPERA IS GREATLY APPRECIATED