Education Volunteers help with our educational programs. Most of the events happen during school hours, with occasional weekend and evening events.

Instrument Petting Zookeeper

We bring instruments to thousands of kids in schools, libraries, farmers markets, and community fairs every year. On average, we have about two zoos per week and go as far as 30 miles from Ann Arbor. Most of the participants are ages 4 through 10. Zookeepers guide children in trying instruments and hand out stickers. You’ll receive a monthly email about upcoming zoo-keeping opportunities, and sign up for as many as your schedule allows. No prior instrumental experience is needed!

Youth Concert

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 9:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday, March 8, 2022, 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM, lunch provided (optional 9:00-11:45 AM)

We perform two weekday morning concerts at Hill Auditorium for kids in grades 3 through 8 every year. We need many volunteers to help ensure the safety of the kids and give them a wonderful concert experience. Volunteers may choose one of three positions: Bus Attendant (directing the school buses), Greeter (greet the students and direct them to the correct floor), and Usher (guide groups to their assigned seating area). 

Concert Volunteers help us with our performances at the Hill Auditorium. Here are the Season 2021-2022 Hill Auditorium concert dates,

Friday, September 10, 2021:  (6:30 PM call time)
Friday, December 10, 2021: Holiday Pops (6:30 PM call time)
Saturday, April :  (6:30 PM call time)

Usher: Distribute programs, guide patrons to their seats, and assist patrons with disabilities. Dress Code: white top, black bottom, and closed toe shoes. 

Will Call: Seated near the entrance and hand out ticket envelopes when patrons come pick them up.

Crafting & Decorating: For our family/pops concerts, we need volunteers to help crafting items like wands and star ships, and decorating the hall before the concert.