Volunteers


Join the Interlochen community

Volunteers serve as important pillars of the Interlochen community. By dedicating their time, contributing their skills, and acting as ambassadors, volunteers help everything at Interlochen run more smoothly. We count on volunteers in multiple ways: leading tours, assisting visitors, sewing costumes, serving as ushers, planting flowers, raising funds, and even engaging with prospective students and alumni both on- and off-campus. Join us!

Get Involved

Find out more about on-campus and remote volunteering opportunities.

Give Back

Learn more about how you can make an impact on a young artist's life.

Concerts & Events

Check out our upcoming events and live webcasts.

Scholarshop

Show your Interlochen pride by shopping at our campus store.

Volunteer Spotlight: Ted Biederwieden

After his grandfather built a cabin in Michigan, Ted Beiderwieden started summering near Interlochen and would listen to Interlochen Public Radio. He went from avid IPR listener to Interlochen Center for the Arts' Volunteer of the Year several years in a row.

Read Ted's story

Ted Beiderwieden

Ted Beiderwieden volunteering at Interlochen Public Radio.

Contact Us

Want to make a difference at Interlochen? We’d love to welcome you as a volunteer! Whether near or far, we can help find the right opportunity for you, whether it's on-campus, off-campus, or online. Contact Alyssa Blaker for off-campus or online opportunities and Jennifer Richards for on-campus opportunities.

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Alyssa Blaker

Engagement Officer

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Jennifer Richards

Jennifer Richards, CVA

Director of Customer Service and Volunteers

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Interlochen News

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Two students, dressed in black with colorful sashes, stand with their left arms outstretched and right arms bent, holding fans.
World Theatre class introduces Academy students to Noh, an ancient Japanese style of performance

The class is a unique opportunity made possible by instructor Gulshirin Dubash, who studied with the Noh Training Project.

Three male students dressed in warm coats stand by the water, with the New York skyline behind them.
Scenes from the New York Tour

Students performed on world-class stages, toured New York arts organizations, and explored some of the city's most famous attractions.

Upcoming Events
Apr
5

Music, Academy Student

Music Recital

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Music Center 1010 FREE, no tickets required

Apr
6

Music, Academy Student

Percussion Concert: Paddle to the Sea

Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium

Apr
12

Reading, Guest Artist

A Conversation with Ross Gay

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium