Volunteer Opportunities

Become a Volunteer

We’re honored to have more than 500 volunteers who contribute over 9,500 hours of service annually.  

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that honors and reflects the community we serve, welcomes and instills diversity across our ecosystem and nurtures an equitable and inclusive culture. Learn more about the Minnesota Orchestra values.

For more information about any of these opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Services Manager, Wanda Kanwischer.

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Volunteer Opportunities

There are many ways you can support the Minnesota Orchestra throughout the year. 

Concert Usher

This position welcomes and assists guests attending Minnesota Orchestra concerts with seating and questions. A warm and welcoming personality, the ability to remain in a position for several hours, maneuver a lobby with 4 floors, including stairs, and excellent communication skills are all important for this position.  (Daytime, evening, and weekend opportunities available)

Young People’s Concert Usher 

This position assists children and families attending morning Young People’s Concerts. A love of working with children, a warm and welcoming personality, the ability to remain in a position for several hours, maneuver a lobby with 4 floors, including stairs, and excellent communication skills are all important for this position.  (Daytime opportunities available)

Community and Special Events Volunteers

This position represents the Minnesota Orchestra by interacting with guests in a variety of ways as well as distributing information at community events including Symphony for the Cities outdoor concerts, Twin Cities Pride Festival, Open Streets, the Minnesota State Fair and more! An outgoing personality, excellent communication skills, the ability to remain in a position for several hours or maneuver differing indoor or outdoor facilities, flexibility and a love of the Minnesota Orchestra are all important for this position. (Seasonal, indoor & outdoor day and evening opportunities available)

Coffee Concert Host 

This position greets and serves concert guests refreshments prior to coffee concert performances.  The ability to follow health guidelines, be a welcoming presence and to the ability to remain in a position for several hours, maneuver a lobby with 4 floors, including stairs are all important for this position.

Volunteer Benefits

In appreciation of your service as a volunteer, the Minnesota Orchestra offers the following:

• Discounted and complimentary tickets after volunteering 25 hours per season.
• Discounted merchandise after volunteering 25 hours per season.
• Invitations to attend thank-you receptions and special gatherings.
• Daytime, evening, and weekend shift opportunities are available.