Friends of OPO

Volunteer With Us

Since our founding, we’ve relied on volunteers to support us in our mission to redefine the orchestral experience. We are thankful for the time, talent and dedication of our volunteers who help make our concerts truly memorable year after year. 

We invite you to join us as a volunteer for our upcoming shows to help us shape the magic behind the scenes. 

Types of Volunteer Opportunities 

  • Check-In Attendants - Responsibilities include checking in all concert attendees through the Eventbrite app 

  • Ushers - Responsibilities include showing concert attendees to their seats and assisting any attendees with accessibility needs 

  • Sales - Responsibilities include selling snacks, drinks, and bar sales 

  • Cashbox Attendant - Responsibilities include overseeing the cashbox during a show  

  • Stagehand - Assisting with setting up equipment

 Volunteer Perks

  • All volunteers will receive a free concert ticket credit to attend another show of their choosing. 

  • OPO Swag

Upcoming Shows 

Hero of the Past

When: October 25th at 7:30 pm, October 26th at 2:30 pm, and October 26th at 730 pm

Where: Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa ON K2P 0G8 

Christmas BRASS!

When: December 14th at 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm

Where: Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1J1

The Music of Hans Zimmer

When: January 18th at 2:30 pm, January 18th at 7:30 pm, and January 19th at 7:00 pm

Where: Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa ON K2P 0G8

Ghibli Symphony : Part I

When: March 15th at 2:30 pm, March 15th at 7:30 pm, and March 16th at 7:00 pm

Where: Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa ON K2P 0G8

New Works Project

When: April 19th at 2:30 pm

Where: The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5M6

Star Trek vs Star Wars

When: June 14th at 2:30 pm, June 14th at 7:30 pm, and June 15th at 7:00 pm

Where: Carleton Dominion Chalmers Centre, 355 Cooper Street, Ottawa ON K2P 0G8