OVI, a not-for-profit volunteer-led organization, believes that volunteering enriches the lives of volunteers, builds bridges to the community and makes it possible for opera companies to do more. We celebrate the hard work of volunteers and offer ways to help make more volunteer involvement possible by recognizing achievement and creativity, supporting volunteer projects, and advocating for continued involvement of volunteers in opera.
Read more about Opera Volunteers International’s history and purpose.
DEADLINES FOR GRANTS AND AWARDS
OVI will accept applications for Matching Grants and for Projects of Special Merit and Partners in Excellence awards beginning on October 1 until February 15, 2025. Follow the links to find more about qualifications, application forms and examples of recipients from previous years. Grant and volunteer recognition awards are open to current members of OVI.
2025 CONFERENCE – MAY 20-23 IN MEMPHIS
The OVI-OPERAAmerica conference for 2025 will be in Memphis, Tennessee! See the mighty Mississippi, Graceland,
Beale Street and more surprises (Click here to see an enthusiastic welcome video)!
Hear great music, attend workshops, make new friends and have a blast!! Sign up for both OVI and OA only on the Opera America website when registration becomes available in November.
TAKE NOTE!! RECENTLY ADDED
Video of “Songs by Heart” a Project of Special Merit awardee from Tulsa.
Health Benefits of Volunteering by Eric Burger in Volunteer Hub
All Access Opera Project for Autistic and Neuro-diverse Children a Project of Special Merit awardee from YPO IN Miami.
You can show your support for volunteers and volunteering in opera by becoming a member of OVI. Members represent both individuals and opera support groups from across North America. Be a part of an organization of passionate opera lovers and who passionately believe in the benefits of volunteering to opera companies and to the volunteers themselves.
MAKE A DONATION
Your donation supports OVI’s Matching Grants program, helping support groups fund projects to enhance the opera experience.
Click on the button to make a donation to OVI.