Designers Showhouse and Gardens: Help plan and execute the DPVA’s bi-annual fundraiser to showcase one of Dayton’s historic homes. Special Events: Help plan events and projects to raise funds for the DPO. Every event has numerous committees that need volunteers. Outreach: Assist in publicizing the DPVA to area communities and clubs. Mailings: Assist with mailings.

Concert Hospitality: Provide refreshments for the DPAA Gala, Q the Music Concerts and the DPYO Family Concert. Member Events: Help plan events for DPVA members, including fall and spring membership gatherings. Committee members design invitations, plan menus and decorations, etc.

Docent: Present prepared presentations in Miami Valley schools to students in grades 1 through 6. Docents receive training sessions with Neal Gittleman, DPO Music Director, and Patrick Reynolds, DPO Associate Conductor and DPYO Conductor. Scriptwriting: Help prepare PowerPoint scripts and props in committee for school presentations. Scholarship: Support music education through scholarships, or act as…

Writing: Write articles for the DPVA’s newsletter, website, or other promotional materials. Social Media– Help maintain social media accounts such as Facebook and Instagram and post new updates of DPVA activities. Public Relations: Help secure newspaper and television publicity for DPVA projects. Website: Update and maintain DPVA website.

We are looking for volunteers who can share their expertise with the young men in our program.

Volunteers help advocate for children by staying with each case until it is closed and the child is in a safe, permanent home.