A Celebration of Service
Thank you, 2024 Wolf Trap Foundation Volunteers!
October 21, 2024 | Wolf Trap Volunteers
Did you know that over 200 Wolf Trap Foundation volunteers worked over 7,000 hours this season? That’s more than 30 hours on average per volunteer! From the Filene Center to The Barns to the Center for Education, our volunteers help make Wolf Trap home for many audience members.
The Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is an occasion to gather and look back on the contributions of our friends in the community who make so much possible, so selflessly. At Wolf Trap Foundation’s Center for Education on October 9, volunteers and staff gathered to celebrate and recognize the hard-working 2024 volunteers.
Wolf Trap was founded in the spirit of community involvement and collaboration, as Catherine Filene Shouse envisioned a place for all to come together to enjoy the performing arts and the peacefulness of nature. Volunteers have been an essential part of Wolf Trap’s operations for over 50 years and continue to provide thousands of service hours annually.
Each year, Wolf Trap Foundation dedicates an evening to commend the outstanding individuals who generously give their time to further our mission.
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2024 Volunteer Awards
Each year, we enjoy recognizing Volunteers for their outstanding service from the summer and honoring them for their commitment and time.
This year’s winners are...
Outstanding New Hospitality Volunteer Award: Matina Roberts
Versatile and hard-working are just a couple of adjectives that apply to Matina. She always looks for an opportunity to do more and consistently does a great job from start to finish.
Outstanding New Gift Shop Volunteer Award: Ed Parelhoff
Ed brings a positive and friendly attitude to staff and patrons. His enthusiasm and commitment are inspiring to the volunteer team, and he eagerly seeks opportunities to serve.
Outstanding New Concessions Volunteer Award: Georgina Price
Georgina welcomes all patrons with a friendly smile. She is ready to assist in many different roles and has helpful suggestions and observations to make the guest experience even better.
Wolf Trap 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award: Maria Sanchez
An ambitious self-starter, Maria’s dedication to Wolf Trap has been evident in the many areas of volunteerism in which she has participated, sharing her time and talent with both the Wolf Trap hospitality and Concessions teams, as well as in the office. She is an outstanding mentor to new volunteers, and always offers to take on additional assignments and makes recommendations to continually improve the member events.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Katie Newland
Katie has been truly dedicated to the heart and community spirit of Wolf Trap since she started volunteering nearly 20 years ago. She has been an exceptional part of the Gift Shop, Promotions, and Barns volunteer teams. She is not only an excellent mentor to new volunteers, but a true brand ambassador for all things Wolf Trap.
Raffles galore!
Along with delicious foods and fun beverages, there were exciting raffle prizes, including two complimentary tickets to a show for the upcoming 2025 Summer season, exclusive gift shop items, a private tour of The Barns, Wolf Trap gift cards, and more!
Thank you to our Volunteers who made this year a success!
Learn How to Become a Volunteer at Wolf Trap
All current Wolf Trap members can participate in the volunteer program. Requirements include:
- Be 18 years or older
- Commit to a certain number of shifts per summer (for gift shop and hospitality only)
- Be willing to work under the supervision of Wolf Trap Foundation staff
- Pass a background check
- Complete online sexual harassment prevention training
If you’re interested, read more about volunteer opportunities on My Wolf Trap.
If you have any questions about volunteering at Wolf Trap, please call 703.255.1927 or email volunteer@wolftrap.org.