📌 Volunteer with Boulder Opera Company

Be part of the magic behind the scenes!

Boulder Opera Company is looking for in-person volunteers to help make our events and performances a success. Whether you love welcoming audiences, working behind the scenes, or simply want to support the arts in your community, we’d love to have you join us.

Volunteer opportunities may include:

  • Event setup and takedown

  • Ushering and welcoming guests

  • Helping with front-of-house activities

  • Assisting backstage and behind the curtains

  • Stagehand support

  • Other event and production assistance

All ages are welcome! Volunteers can be teenagers through seniors—we welcome anyone who is interested in helping and being part of the Boulder Opera community.

No previous theater or opera experience is required. As a special benefit, front-of-house volunteers may also have the opportunity to watch the opera while helping at the event! We’ll provide instructions for your volunteer role.

Interested in volunteering?

Contact Dianela Acosta at info@boulderoperacompany.com to let us know you’re interested and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities.

BOULDER OPERA SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS 

Join a team of dedicated opera lovers for Boulder Opera!

Board members are responsible for providing leadership support to the Boulder Opera.The Boulder Opera is committed to making opera accessible, inspiring and engaging to the community with a focus of bringing people of all ages to our shows, and to support diverse artists and communities. Our goal is to develop new audiences for this old art form, enrich the lives of our community, and provide opportunity to local musicians. 

We are looking for board members with business, development and marketing skills. 

To apply for this volunteer, unpaid position, send a resume and personal statement that summarizes your reason for applying for board membership to: dianela@boulderoperacompany.com


Board Member Responsibilities:

  • Adhering to the mission and purpose of the organization

  • Strategic and organizational planning

  • Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management

  • Approving and monitoring Boulder Opera programs and services

  • Being an ambassador for Boulder Opera


Boulder Opera Board Member Expectations:

  • Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs

  • Faithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements

  • Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for Boulder Opera to advance its mission

  • Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the Boulder Opera’s mission

  • Give a meaningful personal financial donation – $1,000 suggested annual minimum

  • Help identify a personal connection that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing  Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in monthly board meetings

  • Participate fully in at least one board committee

  • Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolution.