Volunteering at BMC
From its inception in 1979, the Brevard Music Center Association (BMCA) has provided invaluable service to the Brevard Music Center. Its members are a diverse, educated, and arts-loving group, who impart a wonderful spirit of volunteerism and selfless participation that make them a model for the entire community. Volunteers are the "Ambassadors of the Music Center."
Volunteer Opportunities
The Brevard Music Center Association is the volunteer corps of the Brevard Music Center. It comprises more than 200 volunteers, some of whom work year-round. The most visible volunteers are those wearing blue shirts at concerts. They are ushers, concession stand staff, and gift shop workers. They directly interact with patrons, welcoming them and providing services during performances. Volunteers also serve in the Maestro Society Lounge, and at special events and receptions. In addition, volunteers help with landscaping the campus, administrative work in the office, and with marketing efforts. There is something to do for everyone who wants to share their time and talent with BMC!
2026 Volunteer Registration Period: February 17 - March 17
If you are a prospective volunteer interested in joining us for the 2026 season, please email: volunteer@brevardmusic.org
Volunteer Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
Please Note: Volunteers may sign up for a maximum of two Concert Committees; you are free to add Non-Concert Committees as desired.
Concert Committees
These committees provide direct support during performances.
Concessions*
The Concessions Committee assist BMC in providing quality experiences for concert attendees by selling refreshments before performances and during intermission. Attendance at orientation and training sessions is required. Completion of online training for Alcohol Beverage Control is mandatory for Concessions cashiers. Opportunities for concession work are available year-round. Minimum physical requirements: Volunteers must be able to stand on a concrete surface for at least 2 hours at a time and work in a close, loud, and fast-paced environment.
Harmony Gifts*
The Harmony Gifts Committee helps raise funds for BMC student scholarships by selling merchandise at the gift shop located by Whitting-Pfohl Auditorium. This committee is looking for friendly volunteers to engage with patrons and promote merchandise during summer performances. As a Harmony Gifts volunteer, you will work as part of a team and help with set-up, serving patrons, and clean-up. Attendance at an orientation training session is required. Volunteers can expect to work at least 5 to 6 performances throughout the summer. Minimum physical requirements: Volunteers must be able to stand for at least 2 hours.
Maestro Society Lounge*
The Maestro Society Lounge is a special venue for BMC’s most generous supporters to relax, socialize, and renew friendships. Volunteers warmly and respectfully welcome Maestro Society members and their guests before performances and during intermissions, serving refreshments in an atmosphere that celebrates the contributions of donors. Working in the lounge requires teamwork, which includes tasks such as set-up, serving, and clean-up. Opportunities for volunteers are available at 2 to 4 performances each summer season. Attendance at orientation training is expected, and all volunteers are encouraged to complete online Alcohol Beverage Control training. Minimum physical requirements: Volunteers must be able to stand for up to three hours.
Ushers*
Volunteer ushers, under the direction of BMC staff and lead ushers, ensure the safety and satisfaction of patrons from the time they enter the venue until they depart. Effective ushers are professional, proactive and observant. They welcome, assist and seat patrons; electronically scan tickets; assist patrons with accessibility needs; calmly enforce BMC policies and procedures; respond tactfully to patron questions and concerns; and look for potential health and safety issues. The time commitment is 3½ - 4 hours per concert, and volunteers are required to usher at a minimum of 3 concerts. Attendance at orientation training is expected. Minimum physical requirements: Volunteers must be on their feet for 2 to 3 hours, walk up and down steps or risers, and read the information on phones and paper tickets.
Welcome/Raffle*
Welcome Raffle volunteers serve as an ambassador for the BMC and the Brevard community at Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium, the Parker Concert Hall, and the Porter Center summer concert events, as well as at downtown festivals and other special events. Their role involves welcoming patrons to concerts, sharing information and encouraging support for the Annual Student Scholarship Fund by promoting the sale of raffle tickets for a chance to win a new car. Friendly volunteers who enjoy interacting with visitors are welcome to participate. Attendance at orientation training is required. Minimum physical requirements: Volunteers must be able to be on their feet, or be otherwise mobile for up to two hours per event.
*Volunteers of these committees are required to wear official volunteer shirts (which can be ordered when registering) and khaki slacks/skirts when working at concerts.
*Volunteers of these committees are required to wear white shirts and black slacks or skirts when working.
Non-Concert Committees
These committees provide auxiliary support to the BMC.
Deliveries & Special Projects
Deliveries and Special Project's primary role is to deliver BMC promotional materials to local and nearby communities each April/May to help spread the word about BMC. Periodically the committee may assist with other BMC projects such as filling Prelude Gala gift bags or other BMC promotional projects.
Landscape
The Landscape Committee invites volunteers to share their gardening skills in beautifying the BMC campus. Volunteers may adopt an individual garden space and work in groups, taking part in both the planning and implementation of the gardens. Volunteers can work flexible hours of their choosing. This committee is active from early spring through autumn. Minimum physical requirements: Volunteers must be able to do light to moderate physical labor.
Photography & Communications
Photography and Communications volunteers are responsible for disseminating information to the community through local publications and media outlets, aiming to inform both local and summer visitors of BMC activities and BMCA volunteer opportunities. Committee volunteers should have good writing skills and/or a good eye and a quality cell phone camera to capture those special moments that volunteers experience during their work. Experience in marketing or social media is desirable. Attendance at orientation training is expected.
Special Events
Special Events volunteers assist BMC at unique non-concert events by helping with set-up, service, break-down and clean –up while comfortably interacting with vendors, staff, sponsors and donors. Previous BMC Maestro Society Lounge or Concession experience is helpful. Completion of online training for Alcohol Beverage Control is required for Special Events volunteers. Volunteers for this committee must wear a solid white shirt and either black pants or skirt. Special Event volunteer opportunities are limited in number and may be available on a pop-up basis year-round. Minimum physical requirements: Volunteers must be able to stand for 4 plus hours.
Volunteer Office
The Volunteer Office Committee works with BMC administrative staff and BMCA board members to support yearly volunteer registration, maintain the volunteer database, coordinate volunteer shirt orders and distribution, create volunteer name badges, and respond to email communications (volunteer@brevardmusic.org). The office also assists with the Volunteer Orientation and Luncheon event and Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. The committee works year-round but is busiest from January through May during registration. Volunteers who are proficient in using Gmail, Microsoft Office Excel, and have good organizational skills would enjoy working with the volunteer office.
Volunteer Support
The Volunteer Support Committee represents BMCA in recruiting volunteers at community events, other community outreach efforts, and encouraging referrals from current volunteers and media. The committee also works to retain volunteers through communications and activities to build engagement. Finally, the committee recognizes volunteers for their work and dedication.
Volunteer Technology Committee
The Volunteer Technology Committee is a team of 2-5 individuals who configure and administer the music center's volunteer management software. Responsibilities include managing volunteer data, communicating with committee chairpersons and volunteers, retrieving important volunteer data through searches and reporting, customizing account settings to track new information, providing support, and training committee chairpersons and volunteers on the use of the system. Candidates should be team players, detail oriented, and have data processing or information technology experience in their background. As a member of the technology team, you will have a busy period from March through mid-May (10-25 hours per week occasionally) and 10-15 hours per month the remainder of the year. If you are the type of person who enjoys sharing their technical skills in support of a great organization, you are the type of person the Volunteer Technology Committee needs.