Volunteer with PSO Learning and Engagement

Learning and Engagement volunteer opportunities for the 25/26 season are now closed. Thank you to all of the PSO Learning and Engagement volunteers who participated during the 25/26 season. 

PSO Learning and Engagement programs reach our youngest music lovers all the way up to the aspiring and inspiring musicians of tomorrow. The Pittsburgh Symphony is currently accepting volunteers for our 26/27 season. 

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Interested in volunteering for the 26/27 season?

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2025/26 BNY Classics Renewals and Subscriptions

 

Fiddlesticks Musical Exploration

Interactive family concerts that introduce orchestral music and concepts to children ages 3-8.

Volunteer Duties

  • •    Help in pre-concert activity spaces to promote interaction and answer questions 
  • •    Greet guests 
  • •    Hand out activity books
  • •    Direct guests around Heinz Hall 

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2025/26 PNC Pops Renewals and Subscriptions

 

Schooltime @ Heinz Hall

The PSO’s widest-reaching learning program that impacts 21,000+ K-12 students from 160 schools annually.

Volunteer Duties

  • •    Assist with checking in registered school groups
  • •    Locate school buses 
  • •    Direct groups during dismissal 

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Student Side-by-Side

Immersive 8-week instrumental program for students in grades 9-12 that culminates in a concert at Heinz Hall on stage with the PSO.

Volunteer Duties

  • •    Assist during the post-concert jazz and dessert reception.
  • •    Please note that volunteers will be required to arrive before the concert to receive training. A comp ticket with be provided.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old do I need to be to volunteer? 

Volunteers must be 18 or older. If you are under 18, please have a parent/guardian contact Amy Cale at acale@pittsburghsymphony.org for additional details and a consent form. 

Is training provided? 

Volunteer training is provided before all PSO Learning and Engagement programs. 

Is parking provided? 

Volunteers are responsible for arranging their own transportation and parking costs.

Are accommodations available? 

The PSO is committed to making sure that every volunteer has what they need to have a successful experience. Please contact Amy Cale, Program Manager, at acale@pittsburghsymphony.org to discuss any accommodations needed