Volunteer With Us!

For 60 years the PSO has relied on the support of volunteers in the community. The passion, energy and expertise they bring are essential to the PSO's success, and are required throughout the year. From helping with rehearsals and community events, to fundraising and connecting with sponsors and donors, to billeting musicians and organizing music, the PSO provides opportunities to support your personal fulfillment, career development or interests.

Below please find our current priorities. We're always looking for excited and capable volunteers to join our team, so if you're interested in the opportunity below or would like to contribute in another way, please fill out the form below.

  • We are looking for volunteers to sit on our fundraising committee and help us to partner with corporate and foundation donors and sponsors who want to help support the arts in Peterborough. This role may involve some or all of the following activities:

    • Helping to research, design and develop sponsorship opportunities

    • Contacting local businesses to discuss sponsorship and advertising opportunities with business owners and develop relationships with businesses for mutual benefit

    • Helping to plan, implement and track sponsorship benefits for businesses

    • Gathering and analyzing data to help us communicate the benefits of supporting the orchestra

    • Researching private foundation opportunities and preparing and sending information packages for foundations

    • Participating in short (half-hour) meetings, usually via video call, approximately weekly during summer and less often later in the year

    The time commitment is flexible depending on your availability. There will be more to do during summer, to prepare for the upcoming season, and then less during the remainder of the year.

    Experience with fundraising is welcome, but not required. Good interpersonal skills are important, and having contacts in the business community is an asset.