Department of Music

The UVA Music Department depends on our volunteers.  The time commitment is up to you and depends on the type of volunteer experience you want. Please submit a  Volunteer Application, and let us know what types of volunteer jobs interest you.  If you have questions please e-mail music-volunteer-coordinator@virginia.edu

 

	Volunteer Application Please fill out our Volunteer Application, and let us know what types of volunteer positions interest you. Contact our volunteer coordinator at music-volunteer-coordinator@virginia.edu if you have any questions.
	Event Planning & Implementation Assists in the planning and implementation of, or on-site coordination at: member concerts, events in the community, receptions, student appearances, and other types of department-sponsored special events. Must be well organized, able to work independently and be detail oriented and enjoy interacting with the public. Contact our volunteer coordinator at music-volunteer-coordinator@virginia.edu with any questions.
	Event Usher Event Ushers create a welcome and safe environment for our patrons. Scan or tear tickets, distribute programs, direct patrons, assist with any unforeseen issues. Must have neat appearance, pleasant and patient demeanor and enjoy interacting with the public.  Ushers fill out a Volunteer Application then sign-up to Usher on our Sign-Up Genius concert sign-ups
	Music Department Representatives Music Majors, Students, Faculty and Staff represent the UVA Music Department at Days on the Lawn, Summer Orientation, Fairs and events.  While knowledge of the Music Department and our ensembles, classes, lessons and major is very helpful, the most important qualification for Music Department Representatives is a friendly and patient volunteer who enjoys interacting with students, prospective student and their families. Contact Director of Promotions with any questions.
	Photographer Photo volunteers take photographs of concerts, events, lectures, faculty, students, visiting scholars and artists. They then cull their photographs to a reasonable number of good photos and post them to an on-line site for the event contact to approve. Photo volunteers are trained and supervised by the Photography Interns. Please fill out our Volunteer Application, or contact our volunteer coordinator at uva.music.photographer@gmail.com with your portfolio or any questions.
	Promotions Writes draft copy for press releases, articles and/or promotional announcements. Submits calendar announcements to local on-line calendar sites. Must have excellent written communications skills and be familiar with or willing to learn computer word processing and/or computer graphics. Contact our volunteer coordinator at music-volunteer-coordinator@virginia.edu with any questions.
	Flyering & Promotions Distribution Distributes calendars, brochures and flyers throughout the Charlottesville area and surrounding communities. Enjoy exploring the rich Charlottesville area, while helping to publicize and promote events and activities in Old Cabell Hall. Flyers and promotions material will be distributed throughout local schools (including the University grounds), local shops and businesses, restaurants and a variety of other locations. Must have own transportation, enjoy interacting with the public, and be able to work independently.  Contact the music volunteer coordinator for more information
	Social Media Work on social media campaigns and sites to help to publicize and promote events and activities for the UVA Music Department.  Must be familiar with music and with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkIn),  Able to work independently, enjoy music, social media and interacting with a diverse population.  Our social media volunteers work with our social media manager at music-social@virginia.edu.