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Volunteer: Join the Volunteer Guild, and Go Behind the Scenes!

The Northern Neck Orchestra Volunteer Guild

The Northern Neck Orchestra's volunteers work behind the scenes to provide essential services to the orchestra, the chamber music series and Chamberfest programs.  The orchestra has created a Volunteer Guild to augment the current pool of volunteers as its concerts continue to attract a growing number of concertgoers. Guild members may assume a variety of responsibilities while serving as ambassadors of the orchestra, such as:

Securing transportation for musicians

Providing overnight housing for out of town musicians

Arranging refreshments for musicians at rehearsals and concerts

Handling the front lobby at concerts: collecting tickets, distributing programs, assisting with seating and supporting the box office

Supplementing production staff with the stage management, lighting and sound

Placing roadside banners to promote concerts

Providing editorial support for orchestra communications

Identifying new staffing needs


Please consider joining the Northern Neck Orchestra Volunteer Guild. You will make a huge difference. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Gail Tiesenga or Diane Whitten.

Gail Tiesenga: (804) 435 - 0441

Email:  gtiesenga@msn.com


Diane Whitten: (804) 436 - 3997

Email: dwhitten1946@gmail.com


Organization: Northern Neck Orchestra

The Northern Neck Orchestra Volunteer Guild

The Northern Neck Orchestra's volunteers work behind the scenes to provide essential services to the orchestra, the chamber music series and Chamberfest programs.  The orchestra has created a Volunteer Guild to augment the current pool of volunteers as its concerts continue to attract a growing number of concertgoers. Guild members may assume a variety of responsibilities while serving as ambassadors of the orchestra, such as:

Securing transportation for musicians

Providing overnight housing for out of town musicians

Arranging refreshments for musicians at rehearsals and concerts

Handling the front lobby at concerts: collecting tickets, distributing programs, assisting with seating and supporting the box office

Supplementing production staff with the stage management, lighting and sound

Placing roadside banners to promote concerts

Providing editorial support for orchestra communications

Identifying new staffing needs


Please consider joining the Northern Neck Orchestra Volunteer Guild. You will make a huge difference. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact Gail Tiesenga or Diane Whitten.

Gail Tiesenga: (804) 435 - 0441

Email:  gtiesenga@msn.com


Diane Whitten: (804) 436 - 3997

Email: dwhitten1946@gmail.com


Organization: Northern Neck Orchestra

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22482

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Stage Crew

Every rehearsal and performance of the Northern Neck Orchestra requires a cohort of dedicated persons who can assist the House Manager. One very important task is setting the stage. Chairs, music stands and other items need to be placed accurately. Then all put away afterwards. Beyond that there are numerous tasks for support of the Conductor and musicians. We are seeking two new volunteers.

Organization: Northern Neck Orchestra

Every rehearsal and performance of the Northern Neck Orchestra requires a cohort of dedicated persons who can assist the House Manager. One very important task is setting the stage. Chairs, music stands and other items need to be placed accurately. Then all put away afterwards. Beyond that there are numerous tasks for support of the Conductor and musicians. We are seeking two new volunteers.

Organization: Northern Neck Orchestra

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22482

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Flower Guild

Beautiful music deserves beautiful flowers. Every orchestral and chamber music performance is adorned with a floral arrangement. We seeking persons who have floral arranging experience and are willing to provide them for at least one of the nine performances of the current season September (2025) through May (2026). 

Organization: Northern Neck Orchestra

Beautiful music deserves beautiful flowers. Every orchestral and chamber music performance is adorned with a floral arrangement. We seeking persons who have floral arranging experience and are willing to provide them for at least one of the nine performances of the current season September (2025) through May (2026). 

Organization: Northern Neck Orchestra

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22482

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Lighting and Sound Crew

Every rehearsal and performance of the Northern Neck Orchestra requires appropriate sound and lighting dynamics. We need two more volunteers who have a background in stage lighting and/or sound.  

Organization: Northern Neck Orchestra

Every rehearsal and performance of the Northern Neck Orchestra requires appropriate sound and lighting dynamics. We need two more volunteers who have a background in stage lighting and/or sound.  

Organization: Northern Neck Orchestra

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 22482

Allow Groups: No