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

Two students laugh and clap during a writing workshop.
The top creative writing camps in the US: How to choose the right writing camp for you

Looking for genre-specific instruction, a college campus experience, or solid financial support? There’s a writing camp for you.

A student in a yellow sweater and jeans smiles as she reads a book.
Online Creative Writing Certificate Programs vs. Traditional Writing Workshops: Which Is Best for You?

Here are the top factors to consider as you find the best type of program for your schedule and writing goals.

Odette, her maidens, and Prince Siegfried at the lake.
Detroit PBS to broadcast Interlochen Arts Academy’s “Swan Lake” ballet April 22, 24, and 26

The performance will air on the Michigan Learning Channel at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Upcoming Events
Apr
23

Music, Academy Student

Brass Concert

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium Adult $17; Child-College $14

Apr
24

Music, Academy Student

Choir 4/24/25

Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Corson Auditorium Adult $17; Child-College $14

Apr
24

Music, Academy Faculty

POSTPONED: Faculty Recital: Bryn Roberts, jazz piano

Thursday, April 24, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required