VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteerism is another cornerstone of our mission to support the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Rewarding and fun volunteer opportunities abound, appealing to a wide variety of interests and can accommodate the busiest of schedules. We invite all to consider volunteering in support of the LA Phil. COPW members typically contribute an average of 300 hours each year.

To sign up or for more information on volunteering, please contact Mary Helen Ewan, mhewan@gmail.com.

Volunteering at Educational Events

Symphonies for Youth—Six concerts designed especially for children age 5-11 are held on Saturday mornings throughout the LA Phil season. A COPW favorite, volunteers are needed from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. to assist with pre-concert activities for the youngsters at Disney Hall. Volunteers are invited to attend the concert that follows free of charge.

Symphonies for Schools—Part of the LA Phil’s educational outreach program, these six concerts are provided free of charge to schoolchildren in grades 3 through 12, and are designed to introduce classical music to schoolchildren who would not otherwise have the opportunity. This is a great way to spend a weekday morning at Disney Hall, and Symphonies for Schools is one of the ways we give back to the community.

LA Soundscapes at The Ford—LA Soundscapes feature artmaking, dancing, and listening with Los Angeles artists at The Ford. These daytime family events explore the many artistic cultures and traditions that make LA vibrant. Volunteers are needed to assist with a pre-concert activity and participatory art making for ages 3-11.

Other volunteer activities including the Grand Ave Arts: All Access Festival are also available.

Volunteerism and Fundraising

Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts—Showcase House is the largest and one of the oldest annual house and garden tours in the United States and serves as a major Philharmonic fundraiser. COPW members volunteer for four-hour shifts as house and garden docents either in the morning or afternoon. For information on past showcase events click here.

COPW Committees and Volunteer Opportunities

COPW Board of Directors—Another way to get involved in COPW and meet other members of the Committee is election to the COPW Board of Directors. The Board consists of twenty to thirty members who serve a three-year term. They meet six times a year either on Zoom or for lunch at a restaurant. Board members may volunteer for any of the following standing committees or board positions:

• Activities
• Affiliates Endowment
• Attendance
• Auditor
• Bylaws/Parliamentarian
• Friends of the Phil
• Group Home Tickets
• Historian/Legislation
• Hospitality
• Membership
• News Notes
• Nominating
• Publicity/Photographer
• Roster
• Season Tickets
• Volunteers