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.

Headshot of Alyssa Blaker

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

Interlochen Arts Academy singer-songwriter students pose in front of the Hotel Cafe sign.
Arts Academy singer-songwriters embark on ‘unforgettable’ Los Angeles tour

During the March 9-15 trip, six young musicians worked with students from local schools, presented public performances, and explored southern California.

A woman dressed in black hiking clothes stands in front of a green and mountainous landscape with ancient ruins.
Way beyond a translating app: Arts Academy Spanish instructor Brittany Adams helps her students make real-life connections

Her high school passion took her from college studies in Seville to a stint in the Peace Corps and ongoing work with migrant families. Today, Adams encourages her students to develop empathy and understanding for the millions of Spanish speakers worldwide.

Students show off signs from the colleges to which they have been admitted.
College bound: Interlochen Arts Academy Class of 2025 graduates will attend top colleges, universities, art schools, and conservatories

The Juilliard School, Harvard University, and Eastman School of Music are just a few of the schools that have accepted Interlochen’s graduating seniors.

Upcoming Events
May
16

Film & New Media, Academy Student

Film Thesis and Animation Showcase

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

DeRoy Center for Film Studies FREE, no tickets required

May
16

Music, Academy Student

Opera Workshop - Mozart's Cosi fan tutte

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Harvey Theatre FREE, no tickets required

May
16

Music, Academy Student

Contemporary Music Showcase Recital

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Fine Arts Building FREE, no tickets required