To contact us about any of these opportunities, please email us.
ADVOCACY: Gather information about governmental and other funding for arts activities in the Charleston community. Identify areas from which the CSO and the CSOL might benefit from these funding sources and assist the CSO and the CSOL in obtaining these funds. Identify and raise awareness of the value of the arts to the greater Charleston community. Work with the education committee to coordinate CSOL projects to promote arts in schools and arts activities for students.
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT: Develop and implement strategies to increase CSO series subscriptions and all other Orchestra ticket sales.
CAR SPONSORSHIP: Promote and sell sponsorships at the House Tour, DSH, CSO concerts and other events for the annual car give-away. Assist getting car to/from concerts and events, and/or setting up/taking down tables and displays.
DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE: Held in the spring for a period of one month, this project needs many volunteers to sell tickets at the door, work in the café as a cashier or server, serve as docents, assist in purchases and sales in the boutique, or serve on the Bareboards or the Preview Party Committees. (Regular Members must participate in this project with a minimum of two-days/ four shifts service.)
GALA/BENEFIT BALL: Decorate the ballroom, handle invitations, solicit silent auction items, coordinate the sale of chances, or handle publicity. This event takes place on the opening night of the Masterworks Series and requires planning in the summer as well as fall.
HOSPITALITY/REFRESHMENTS: Assist in organizing refreshments for the General Meetings/Coffee Hours, Holiday Tea, and other events held throughout the year. This includes setting up food supplied by members and cleaning up after each event.
MARKETING: Marketing volunteers work closely with event chairs to determine the most efficient ways to market CSOL events. The Marketing Committee writes and distributes press releases, makes arrangements for radio and television interviews, and produces printed materials such as invitations, rack cards and posters.
MERCHANDISING: Organize, develop and implement a strategic marketing plan to promote CSOL products to the public. This will include, but not be limited to, identifying outlet sources and supplying these sources with merchandise (e.g., cookbook), and the staffing, merchandising and selling of CSOL products at various venues.
REVELS: Help plan/host/implement a series of unique parties to benefit the CSO. These parties are held throughout the year and summer planning is required.
USHERING: Volunteer as an usher at Regular, Youth and Small Fry Concerts. Enjoy these concerts at no cost to you!
