Support Us - Volunteer your time!

Are you interested in giving back to AYPO in a meaningful way through volunteer work? If so, please take a look at the following volunteer opportunities.

General Volunteer Opportunities

• Office Work (weekdays, business hours)
• Ushering at Concerts
• Ticket Sales at concerts
• Van Transportation
• Photography
• Orchestra Hospitality (Assist in providing and preparing refreshments, or serving and cleaning up afterwards)
• Concert Videographer (Assist video producer at concerts, or in post-production editing)
• Translator (Speaking at meetings, translating forms and letters): Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other translators needed.

To volunteer for General Volunteer Opportunities, please contact Michelle Wallace at (703) 642-8051, ext. 22 or mwallace@aypo.org.

Volunteer Orchestra Staff

AYPO’s Volunteer Orchestra Staff are essential to the successful operation of each orchestra. These positions require attendance (arriving early and remaining) at rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and concerts in addition to duties beyond the orchestra sessions (phone calls or assembling music):

• Personnel Manager – The Personnel Manager position is that of facilitator whose purpose is to ensure the smooth and efficient running of each and every rehearsal. The Personnel Manager reports to the AYPO General Manager on a weekly basis with regard to orchestra attendance and other personnel issues, and should also be called with any questions or concerns. Personnel Managers also work with AYPO Operations, who oversee logistical needs, stage protocol, and the concert dress code for the orchestras.


• Music Librarian – The Music Librarian assists the AYPO General Manager by preparing, distributing, collecting, and tracking music and folders among musicians of assigned orchestra, as well as ensuring that extra parts are available during rehearsals.


• Stage Crew – Stage Crew oversees and assists Student stage crew in the set-up and break-down of rehearsal spaces including: orchestra chairs, conductor equipment, and percussion equipment. Stage Crew are needed before and after rehearsals for up to a ½ hour and should be present during rehearsals for any special staging needs. Stage Crew will report to the Operations Manager.

To volunteer for a position as a Volunteer Orchestra Staff member, please contact Holly Hanneke at (703) 642-8051, ext. 24 or hhanneke@aypo.org.

Orchestra Committee Member

• Volunteer Coordinators – Requires calling other parents to organize volunteers for AYPO’s needs.


• Special Event Committee – Help plan and execute AYPO’s annual gala with a team of other volunteers.


• Parent Liaison Committee – Be involved with other parents in your child’s orchestra through a parent liaison committee.

Merchandise Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to help sell AYPO merchandise (T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.) at each concert during the season. Responsibilities include picking up and dropping off merchandise prior to and after the concert from the merchandise coordinator, and maintaining a record of items sold. A large car to transport is necessary, and we are looking for a commitment to 3 or more concerts during the year.

To volunteer as an Orchestra Committee member or Merchandise Volunteer, please contact Holly Hanneke at (703) 642-8051, ext. 24 or hhanneke@aypo.org.

***Please note:  Children of volunteers do not receive any preferential consideration***