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The KYO and its many programs would not be possible without the countless hours of dedicated volunteer work we receive each concert season. We are always eager to welcome those of you who are willing to reach out to our organization and lend a helping hand. Benefits of becoming a volunteer with our society do not just include the warm feeling you get when you hear those first few beautiful notes of a concert! If you would like to learn more about the benefits of volunteering with the KYO, please contact the KYO office by phone (705.931.7539) or email at info@thekyo.org.
We encourage all those interested in volunteering to let us know what languages they speak, what hours of the week they prefer to volunteer, and what skill set they enjoy using best. Do you love to type? Get a kick out of numbers? Enjoy working with music? We’ll do our best to accommodate your love with ours.
Some volunteer responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Board of Directors – OPENINGS NOW!
- Music Librarian
- Light administrative office work such as data entry, envelope stuffing
- Front of house staff: including Reception Coordinator, ticket sellers, ushers and Folding programs before a concert
- Back stage management & crew during dress rehearsals and concerts
- Concert photographers, videographers and editors
- Equipment transfer from one location to the next (large vehicle preferred)
- Publicity (postering, poster design, writing letters and invitations)
- Program notes
Click here to find detailed descriptions on our current Volunteer opportunities.
Founding Directors
Ben Bell, Stephen Brown, Karen Lander
Board of Directors
Margaret Bleszynski; Peter Hanmore (Ex-officio); Dr. Lucie Blouin; Witold Swoboda (Ex-officio); Mary Jean Clark; Ian Crawford, Pres.; Caroline Bleszynski; Kevin Edwards; Deanna Guttman; Rob Mills, V.P.; Susan Stewart; Cheryl Roberts
Staff
Music Director: Michael Newnham, Assistant Conductor: Dina Gilbert, String Coach: Witold Swoboda, Wind Coach: Scott Wight, Cello Coach: Zuzia Chomicka-Newnham, Percussion Coach: Dan Farmer, Administrative Coordinator: Tori Owen
Concert Production Volunteers
The Bleszynski Family, Donna Bennett, Hélène Mok, Rob Mills, The Logan Family, Lucie Blouin, Cheryl Roberts, Laura Guingona, The Crawford Family, Mary Jean Clark, Peter Hanmore (Librarian & Webmaster), The Diamandakos Family, The Wowk Family …and many last-minute helpers!
For more information about the KYO and how you can become involved
Contact Tori Owen, Administrative Coordinator at 931-7539 P.O. BOX 53, 150 King St.,Peterborough ON K9J 6Y5
