Volunteer

The Santa Fe Opera is supported by the invaluable commitment of hundreds of volunteers annually! With both seasonal and year-round opportunities, there are many ways to volunteer. Training is provided and all are welcome to apply.

Opera Shop

Responsibilities include excellent customer service as well as assisting staff with restocking merchandise and tidying up the store. Every Opera Shop volunteer is asked to commit to at least seven nights during the season.

Overture Program

Be an ambassador for the Santa Fe Opera before each evening’s performance! Volunteers welcome opera-goers, direct patrons to events, and provide information about the theater and the productions. This position requires standing at a podium for 2.5 hours in varying weather conditions. Each volunteer must attend one training session before the season begins.

Youth Night at the Opera Chaperones

Lend a hand with our special Youth Night events in late June and July! Youth Nights are free for organizations that work with youth ages 6-22 years old. Chaperones assist with pre-performance educational offerings, distribute flyers, and support Pueblo Opera Program activities.

Costume Shop

Our volunteers are an integral part in bringing the costumes to stage! Work alongside costume technicians using a variety of skills, ranging from hand sewing finishing work to embroidery, applique, beading and other couture sewing techniques. In the non-performance season, volunteers are occasionally needed to assist with the organization and maintenance of the costume collection. Shifts are typically 3 hours and instruction is always provided.

Props and Paint Shops

Seasonal volunteers provide support to properties craftsmen constructing props as well as painting sets.

Docent Program

Docents conduct backstage tours detailing the company’s history, production, and architecture. Daily backstage tours last one hour and require walking half a mile, including up and down several flights of stairs. This program is application based and requires attendance of a 5-day training in April or May. Backstage tours are offered June through August.