“To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.” – Leonard Bernstein
Give the gift of your time! We have a lean staff so that every dollar possible goes to our productions.
GO Ambassadors is a volunteer support group for the organization. Its charter is to network and promote GO events, increase ticket sales and revenues, organize intimate Social Outreach fundraisers, and promote Youth Engagement programs, especially the Harmony Choir and Emerging Artists. Ambassadors are the cheerleaders for Gulfshore Opera, and its Committee members can be found at performances and events, greeting ticket holders and friends with a smile.
Since GO covers three counties, we welcome volunteers from Punta Gorda to Marco Island. The group generally meets about six times a year, in person or on Zoom. Board Member Beverly Wernette chairs the group, and she’s always looking for recruits.
If interested contact Beverly Wernette at
Join Our Team of Performers, Volunteers & Contributors
Volunteers are a crucial part of the operation of the Gulfshore Opera, whether you are a:
● Front-of-House Volunteers: Greet, take tickets, and usher during performances. First-come, first-served.
● Backstage Volunteers: Assist production teams with costumes, wardrobe, stage, or set crew.
● Harmony Choir Volunteers: Support music education teachers at events, concerts, and field trips.
● Opera Chorus: Skilled Adult Chorus and the Youth Opera Chorus (7-15) perform in full-scale opera productions. Auditions each fall.
Our volunteers are integral to our success!
We invite you to support Gulfshore Opera by hosting a visiting performer. Since only a few opera singers reside in Southwest Florida, we house most visiting artists during high season. By providing a bed-and-bath suite in your home for up to two weeks, you can help us continue to bring exceptional performances to the community. The artists are professionals who will work most days and evenings and have their own transportation. As an Artist Housing Sponsor, you will be recognized in our playbills and receive two complimentary tickets to a performance. For details, contact Audrey Delcompare at audrey@gulfshoreopera.org or by calling 239-529-3925.
Donations are tax-deductible under Section 501(c) (3), tax ID #47 0989874. Florida Charitable solicitation #CH48511.
Gulfshore Opera, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation organized under Section 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.
