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ECPA volunteers play an integral role in bringing our events to life!  Contribute alongside friends, neighbors, leaders your community, and lovers of the performing arts to make a difference.

Who are our Volunteers?

You!

Our volunteers are students, seniors, professionals, parents, and anyone who wants to give back, make connections, and support the performing arts. No special background or experience is needed. If you care about creativity and community, there’s a place for you at ECPA.

Benefits of Volunteering:

  • Be part of building a cultural legacy for Elmhurst and DuPage County
  • Meet artists, patrons, and fellow volunteers
  • Earn service hours (we happily verify them for students)
  • Learn new skills or lend your expertise in areas like events, outreach, or administration
  • Help shape the future of performing arts in your community

How do I become a Volunteer?

It’s easy.

Just send us an email at [email protected] and tell us a little about yourself. We’ll get you plugged in based on your interests and availability.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What do ECPA volunteers do?

Volunteers support events, assist with check-in and hospitality, help with community outreach, and provide support behind the scenes. If you have a special skill or interest, like IT, communications, or organization, we’ll find a meaningful way for you to contribute. We even need a volunteer to help coordinate other volunteers.

What is the time commitment?

We’d love to find a few dedicated volunteers who can give 2 hours, twice a week, especially those interested in taking on a specific role like volunteer coordinator, project manager, or office support. But we also know life is busy. You can help out per event, pitch in on special projects, or volunteer seasonally when it works for you. Every bit makes a difference.

How do I sign up with a company or my organization?

Group and corporate volunteer opportunities are welcome. Email us to get started: [email protected].

Must I be 18 to volunteer?

If you’re old enough to care and young enough to care a lot, we’d love to have you. Most of our volunteers are 18 or older, but younger volunteers are welcome too, we just ask for parental permission.

Ready to make a difference?

Email: [email protected]  Phone: 224.283.7889

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From the Blog

Healing on a Higher Note: ECPA’s Freedom Sings Event Featured in Elmhurst Magazine

Meredith Krantz July 9, 2026

A huge thank you to Elmhurst Magazine, and to co-authors Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson, for capturing the story of our recent Freedom...

A huge thank you to Elmhurst Magazine, and to co-authors Laura Michaud and Melissa G. Wilson, for capturing the story of our recent Freedom Sings collaboration. Laura, a founding member of ECPA and  ECPA's Board Secretary, brought her firsthand perspective as event co-chair to this piece, alongside Melissa's talent for storytelling.

The article walks through how Nashville's Freedom Sings paired professional songwriters with local veterans for an extraordinary one-day process: intimate morning sessions where veterans shared deeply personal stories, followed by a live evening performance where those stories became original songs, debuted on stage and dedicated to the veterans who inspired them.

Veterans including Christine Seagrave and Staci Boyer spoke to how profoundly the experience affected them, and the night closed with the audience calling for the event's return next year.

Read the full story at Elmhurst Magazine.

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Study Says ECPA is Financially Viable

Laura Michaud June 5, 2026

Johnson Consulting has submitted the feasibility study to ECPA and the city of Elmhurst stating that a state-of-the-arts performing arts center is Financially Viable!...

Johnson Consulting has submitted the feasibility study to ECPA and the city of Elmhurst stating that a state-of-the-arts performing arts center is Financially Viable! See Facts Here

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