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

Associate Director of Engagement

231.276.7441 231.276.7441 Send Email
Jennifer Richards

Jennifer Richards, CVA

Director of Customer Service and Volunteers

231.276.7638 231.276.7638 Send Email

Interlochen News

Lang Lang Young Scholars
Exceptional young pianists to converge at Interlochen Center for the Arts for Interlochen - Lang Lang International Music Foundation Intensive - Becoming A Citizen Artist

The one-week summer program will empower the Lang Lang Young Scholars to develop as citizen artists and explore audience engagement through public performances presented in partnership with Interlochen Public Radio.

a woman poses at desk
Headlines, hard work, and hot water: New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino shares lessons from eleven years in journalism

From a stint in the Peace Corps to dealing with hate mail, Tolentino has seen it all. Here’s her advice to young writers, plus what she really thinks about getting an MFA.

Marc Lacuesta sits at the interface in the Dolby Atmos room
Bringing Atmos to Interlochen: Music Production & Engineering program unveils new Dolby Atmos room

Director of Music Production & Engineering Marc Lacuesta explains what Atmos is and why it’s important for students to have access to this immersive audio technology.

Upcoming Events
Oct
16

Music, Academy Student

Popular Music Ensemble: Don't Lose Sight

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium Adult $17; Child-College $14

Oct
17

Academy Student, Guest Artist

Musical Theatre at the City Opera House

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 7 p.m. ET

City Opera House $25, $20, Students $10

Oct
17

Music, Academy Student

Guitar Studio and Ensemble Recital

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required