Get Involved... With the Stage!

A Noise Within is "the only company in Southern California working in the repertory tradition (rotating productions using a resident ensemble of professional, trained artists) and dedicated solely to producing classical dramatic literature." As they explain, "Volunteering to usher is as easy as 1, 2, 3!"

1. Pick Your Show - View our performance schedule and choose the shows, dates and times you want to volunteer.

2. Let Us Know - Call 818.240.0910 x 4, or e-mail volunteers@anoisewithin.org to submit a request for the dates and times you would like to usher. A Noise Within's volunteer coordinator, Sara, will confirm your shift with a phone call or email.

3. You're Good To Go - Arrive one hour before the show, wearing black and white. Be prepared to assist with stuffing programs, seating patrons and selling concessions.

Those of you with more formal training in the musical theate might consider this volunteer opportunity with the Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley College & Career Center

MUSIC INSTRUCTOR

Share your musical skills and knowledge with students, ages 7-18. The Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley is looking for volunteers who are passionate about music and want share their passion with children! Our Club is looking to create a music program to offer free of charge to our students.

Help us get started! This unpaid volunteer position will be responsible for working with Boys & Girls Club staff members to plan and establish a music program for student Club members. Examples of service duties include: one-on-one and/or group music instruction; obtaining musical instruments, sheet music, and other required supplies; putting on concerts at the Club for family and Club staff and members; and being a mentor. This position is great for music majors in college (for service hours or as an internship); retired persons with music histories; persons not currently working full-time; or anyone looking to share their love and knowledge of music.

An ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about and have experience reading, playing, and teaching music (instrumental and/or vocal) [full details]

(The Boys & Girls Club is also looking for homework tutors and computer lab instructors.)

The Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County offers a full range of volunteering opportunities, from Activators ("Activators are Active Arts volunteers who find joy in singing, dancing, making music, or sharing stories"), Administrative Angels ("Administrative Angels are dedicated men and women who assist the Music Center staff by providing administrative support"), to Symphonians. ("The Symphonians are the Music Center docents.") Visit the Music Center's website for more info, or, you can visit the sites of each of the resident companies for company specific opportunities: The Center Theater Group, the LA Opera and the LA Phil.

Happy musical giving!