Get Involved

Volunteer

Become a part of the magic! Opera Idaho is looking for Opera lovers who want to work behind the scenes and volunteer to help bring the Opera to life!

As an Opera Idaho volunteer, you will have the opportunity to…

  • Attend a volunteer kick-off luncheon in the early fall
  • Participate in committees
  • Attend volunteer socials
  • Attend and assist at Opera Idaho special events
  • Plan signature events and fundraisers
  • Assist with various office tasks
  • Meet international opera stars
  • Set and achieve goals for the opera

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Leslie Garrett at leslie@operaidaho.org, or by phone 208.345.3531 x2.

Copy, complete and return the Volunteer Information Form below.

Volunteer Information Form

 

Name: _____________________________________________Today’s Date: __________________

 

Address: _____________________________________City: _______________State:____Zip:______

 

E-Mail: ___________________________ Home Ph#: _____________ Cell #: ___________________

                                                                                    Please highlight or circle your preferred phone.  

    

Work #: _______________        Workplace/Job: ________________________________________

 (The job you do may help us know your skills.)     

Please highlight or circle all areas that interest you.

I would like to help with any of the following:

  • The METropolitan Opera HD Live broadcasts at Edwards Cinema
    • Assist at Opera Idaho table at these broadcasts
    • Host a reception afterward at my home or at restaurant near theatre
  • Special Events & Fundraisers (Mardi Gras Masked Ball, Auction of Arias)
    • Check-in, check-out
    • Decorations
    • Ticket sales
    • Break-down after event
    • Solicit auction items
  • Office Help
    • Answer phone
    • Input data
    • Make calls
    • Distribute posters & flyers
    • Stuff envelopes, inserts in programs
  • Production Assistance
    • Be an usher
    • Build & paint sets
    • Move-in, move-out for events
    • Find & procure props
  • Housing & Vehicles for Guest Artist (appx. 3 weeks in Fall and/or Spring)
    • House a guest artist
    • Loan car to a guest artist
  • Photographer (take casual photos with your own digital camera)
  • Retirement Homes (contact these for group ticket sales & bringing busload to operas)

 

I have the following skills or experience that might helpful: _______________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

 

I am usually available (please highlight or circle) :

  • weekdays
  • weekends
  • day time, anytime during regular business hours
  • lunch hour only on weekdays
  • evenings

Please return completed form to Leslie Garrett, Volunteer Coordinator, Opera Idaho, 513 S 8th St, Boise, ID  83702 (Leslie@operaidaho.org)