Volunteer

Volunteers play an important role and make a lasting impact at the FMDG Music School. From providing support as a sighted guide, to assistance with events and performances, volunteers contribute to the vibrant community of students, parents, faculty, and staff. 

Volunteer Opportunities

Adult Chorus (Wednesday)
The Adult Chorus is an ensemble that meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Interchurch Center (61 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027). 

*NEW* Volunteer sighted guides are needed for assistance with post-rehearsal student departures by paratransit or rideshare up until 9:00 PM. Volunteers who are interested in choral singing are also welcome to reach out. 

Adult Program (Friday)
On Fridays during the academic year adult students come to 92NY (1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10128) for private lessons, group classes, and ensembles. 

Volunteer sighted guides are needed on a regular basis during business hours to help students get to and from their scheduled activity as well as be on standby for meet and assist arrangements when students arrive or depart.

Youth Program (Saturday)
The Comprehensive Music Program for Young People is a weekly Saturday program for youth ages 5-18 that runs throughout the academic year. Students come for private lessons, ensembles, and group classes which take place at on-site at 92NY during business hours.  

Volunteers are rostered on a weekly or monthly basis.  They assist with duties such as monitoring lunch sessions, sighted guiding, and other ad hoc tasks.

Events and Performances
Each year the FMDG Music School presents student recitals, public performances, as well as major all-school events like the annual Performathon, and the Fil at the Met concert.  Other events include summer field trips to NYC cultural institutions.

Volunteer shifts for one-time events and performances are available throughout the year.  Duties may include sighted guiding, ushering, meet and assist arrangements, and loading/moving equipment. 

Sighted guide training is provided to new volunteers.

If you are interested in volunteering please complete the following form.