The Friends are engaged in a myriad of activities in support of the Orchestra. Several areas where help is needed are described below.
If you would like additional information concerning volunteer opportunities please contact our President.
FOPO Volunteer Opportunities
OPO Administrative Support
Any unpaid activity that helps the OPO such as: staffing the Front desk, mailings, program stuffing, surveys, library assistance; production assistance, ushering at concerts, etc.
To help with this activity please contact: Rhoda Little
Fundraising Activities
Activities related to planning; hosting; providing refreshments; on-site assignments; procuring auction items, etc. directed towards raising money for the OPO through Friends events.
To help with this activity please contact: Susan Miller
Membership Recruitment
Activities related to increasing and maintaining the membership in the Friends organization such as: distributing brochures promoting membership in the Friends, processing new membership and membership renewal applications, planning or hosting events for prospective members, etc.
To help with this activity please contact: Ada Miller
Receptions
Shopping for and preparing refreshments; serving at, setting up and breaking down on location.
To help with this activity please contact: Rhoda Little
Musician Lodging
Hosting, in your private home, out-of-town musicians who drive to Orlando for a concert. This helps attract high quality musicians by reducing out-of-pocket expenses
To help with this activity please contact: Rhoda Little
Education
Assisting OPO staff with planning and on-site activities/follow-up/photography; procuring/providing refreshments for OPO education activities; activities associated with the Friends Musical Insights.
To help with this activity please contact: Craig Luongo
Auditions
Assisting OPO staff in mailings related to auditions, registering candidates and helping as needed prior and after individual auditions.
To help with this activity please contact: Rhoda Little
Friends Organizational Support
Assisting in managing the Friends’ organization including communications, planning, finance, web site, etc. Assist in coordinating arrangements for Friends meetings including providing luncheon food and refreshments. Attendance at Friends general membership and Board of Directors meetings.
To help with this activity please contact: Rhoda Little
Musician Transportation
Transporting out-of-town performers to/from airport, hotel or concert venue.
To help with this activity please contact: Rhoda Little
