You’ve probably noticed them if you attended a concert at the Philharmonie last season: a new wave of volunteers took over the Foyer! Easily recognizable by their colourful scarves and welcome desks, the BénéPhils are there to guide, accompany, and inform you.
Carefully trained by the Philharmonie team, they are present on almost every concert night at the Grand Auditorium and during the various festivals. They help concertgoers find their way around, grasp the ins and outs of the Philharmonie building, and answer questions about the current season’s programme. The BénéPhils are always happy to share personal anecdotes or recommendations, and – most importantly – to greet visitors with a smile.
Martyna is one of the friendly faces you may encounter in the Foyer on a concert night. For her, becoming a BénéPhil this year was a no-brainer as «it’s the perfect combination of two things I love: music and volunteering.» A frequent concertgoer herself, she explains that «as volunteers, we give a little bit of our time, energy, and even knowledge, but we receive so much in return.
« People not only share interesting stories about their experience at the Philharmonie, they also share their passion for music, which makes every evening unique. »
Like Martyna, over 20 volunteers are currently contributing their personal time to promote a culture of open arms at the Philharmonie. They may differ in origin, age or background, but a shared attachment to culture and its transmission unites them in friendship! The BénéPhil programme is currently in full expansion.
We continue to recruit new volunteers and to broaden the scope of their work, such as welcoming and guiding candidates during orchestra auditions, for instance. You can register your interest throughout the year with Ms Mikel Braaten at [email protected] or by telephone on (+352) 26 02 27 940.