Fundraising and philanthropy Committee

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of the Orchestra.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and key partners.
• Contribute to achieving the Orchestra’s financial goals.
• Help diversify funding sources.

Tasks:

• Actively seek funding opportunities from donors, sponsors, and partners.
• Solicit funds through campaigns, appeals, meetings, or networks.
• Organize and coordinate fundraising events.
• Assist in drafting grant applications and requests for proposals.
• Submit funding proposals and follow up with relevant organizations.
• Propose creative initiatives to increase the Orchestra’s financial revenues.

Communications Committee

Responsibilities:

• Manage and promote the Orchestra’s public image.
• Ensure continuous visibility of the Orchestra to the public, media, and partners.
• Develop communication strategies to enhance the Orchestra’s brand awareness.
• Oversee public relations by establishing and maintaining contacts with media and partners.

Tasks:

• Create and distribute informative and promotional content about the Orchestra’s activities.
• Manage communication on digital platforms, including the website, social media, and newsletters.
• Write and send press releases.
• Coordinate interviews, media coverage, and public appearances for the Orchestra.
• Collaborate with media partners to maximize press coverage.
• Organize events or press conferences to promote the Orchestra’s initiatives.

Volunteer Recruitment Committee

Responsibilities:

• Manage the recruitment, integration, and development of Orchestra volunteers.

Tasks:

• Recruit and select volunteers.
• Organize and supervise the integration process for new recruits.
• Plan the needs of various events and orchestra committees.
• Assign volunteers based on their profile and needs.
• Draft job descriptions and contracts.
• Create initiatives to improve volunteer satisfaction, engagement, and retention.

Events committee

Responsibilities:

• Support the administrative team and the Fundraising and Philanthropy Committee in organizing the concerts and the gala concert in June 2026.

Tasks:

• Various logistical tasks in the days leading up to the concert.
• Be present at the concert to welcome spectators.
• Check tickets at the entrance.
• Set up the event on June 14, 2026.

Specific Volunteering Opportunities

Each season, the Orchestra relies on the contribution of around twenty volunteers. A document is provided by the Orchestra to students to certify the volunteer hours completed as part of their studies.

Rehearsals: 4 to 6 people per ensemble

• Setup and teardown of the rehearsal spaces

Concerts: 3 to 6 people per concert

• Setup and teardown of the venue, if applicable
• Ticketing assistance
• Transport of instruments
• Welcoming and directing audience members
• Managing ticket and season pass labeling
• Supervising musicians during performances

Auditions: 2 people per audition day

• Welcoming candidates and managing access to the warm-up room
• Escorting candidates to the audition room according to their order

Concerto Competition: 2 people

• Welcoming candidates and managing access to the warm-up room
• Escorting candidates to the competition room

Translation: 1 person per language

• Translating short texts into English and other languages spoken by the Orchestra members

DaCapo and String Ensemble: 2 to 4 people

• Accompanying and supervising musicians during concert outings.

CAMMAC (October, February and March): 2 people per CAMMAC event

• Accompanying and supervising musicians throughout the intensive weekend.

Publicity: 1 to 2 people per event

• Sourcing and selling advertising spaces in concert programs.
• Communicating with local media and other relevant platforms to promote the Orchestra’s events.

Media: 1 person per ensemble

• Photographing musicians during rehearsals and concerts.
• Recording audio and video of performances.

Fundraising: under the Fundraising Committee banner – 2 to 3 people

• Soliciting financial donations from individuals or corporations.
• Organizing fundraising campaigns and events.
• Planning promotional events for the Orchestra.
• Seeking annual sponsorships.
• Assisting with grant applications and proposal writing.
• Soliciting contributions for the purchase of instruments and other musical equipment.