2025 Volunteer Opportunities

Three volunteer teams are in place during concerts and other AMFS events at the Michael Klein Music Tent.

Ushering for AMFS Concerts
Contact: Beth Noble, Director of Operations | bnoble@aspenmusic.org or (970) 205 5021
Commitment: Ushers are needed for concerts during the summer season and for our winter music series. Of the shifts available, volunteers select those that best fit their schedules.

Merchandise Kiosk All Merchandise Kiosk volunteer positions for summer 2025 have been filled
Contact: Emma Kirby, Marketing Manager | ekirby@aspenmusic.org or (970) 205 5072
Commitment: Many visitors to the Aspen Music Festival and School want to remember their musical experiences by purchasing a memento. The Gift Kiosk, located just outside the main entrance to the Michael Klein Music Tent, carries a wide variety of AMFS logo inventory including everything from fleece jackets and t-shirts to season posters. Volunteers help customers and sell merchandise under the management of the Marketing Interns. The Gift Kiosk is open during select Michael Klein Music Tent events. Of the shifts available, volunteers select those that best fit their schedules.

Music Ambassadors All Music Ambassadors volunteer positions for summer 2025 have been filled
Contact: Emma Kirby, Marketing Manager | ekirby@aspenmusic.org or (970) 205 5072
Commitment: These volunteers meet, greet, and assist concertgoers as they arrive at the Michael Klein Music Tent. Positioned around the grounds and in the Concierge information booth before, during, and after concerts, these well-trained volunteers are the “go-to” people for questions. They are easy to recognize with their royal blue polo shirts and welcoming smiles. Commitment Varies.

There are a variety of ways to meet and interact with AMFS music students. Dates are through June 25 through August 25, 2025. Learn more here.

Become an AMFS Host Family
Contact: Ronte’ Hardy, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Life | rhardy@aspenmusic.org or (970) 205 5054
Commitment: Open a bedroom in your home to a music student for the summer. We will carefully match you with a music student in financial need--your generous act will make their dreams come true. Feel great helping the AMFS and a young person, get to know your student, and enjoy their performances and the music with free tickets or passes and invitations to private events.

The Advancement Department welcomes volunteers to help in a variety of ways to execute donor-related events each summer. Volunteers help with guest registration, check-in, event set up, and clean up.

Donor Receptions
Contact: Chandler Martin, Annual Giving and Events Manager | cmartin@aspenmusic.org or (970) 205 5065
Commitment: Donor events that take place on the Meadows Campus prior to or following select performances. Volunteers welcome attendees upon arrival and assist with event clean up. Optional TIPS training for volunteers interested in pouring refreshments. Must arrive 30 minutes prior to event start time and remain 30 minutes after event concludes.

Ice Cream Social
Contact: Chandler Martin, Annual Giving and Events Manager | cmartin@aspenmusic.org or (970) 205 5065
Commitment: This is an annual event that takes place on the Karetsky Music Lawn prior to a Sunday performance. Volunteers help serve ice cream and engage with AMFS patrons and community members. Must arrive one hour prior to the event start time through the start of the concert.

Tour Guides
Contact: Diane Stine, Archive Manager and Guest Services | dstein@aspenmusic.org or (970) 205 5074
Commitment: The Aspen Music Festival and School offers guided tours during the summer season. The schedule varies.