Donations
At present there are no vacant IDRS Volunteer or Staff positions but if you are interested in offering your services to the society we would like to hear from you.
Please write to Jacqueline Wilson, IDRS President, wilson@idrs.org
Volunteer Position
Charitable Projects Coordinator
The International Double Reed Society (IDRS) seeks a Charitable Projects Coordinator to organize and oversee our donation-based programs, including its Student Conference Scholarships (SCS), Sponsor-a-Product (SAP) and Sponsor-a-Member (SAM) programs, among others. The ideal candidate would be passionate about philanthropy with a compassionate understanding of how financial barriers impact the double reed community. This volunteer position will serve for a maximum of three renewable two-year terms to complete the following:
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the biennial Student Conference Scholarship (advertising, application evaluation, score tabulation, travel and visa arrangements for recipients, distribution of funds)
- Coordinate the annual Sponsor-A-Product program (advertising, application evaluation, donation collection and distribution, etc.)
- Work with the Communications, Membership Coordinators, and Webmaster on website updates including the applications, online forms.
- Present regular reports to the IDRS Board of Directors
- Contribute an annual article to the IDRS journal
- Oversee and manage program budgets
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active IDRS Membership
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior organizational skills
- The ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others.
- The ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to use and share Google Docs
Preffered Qualifications:
- Experience with charitable organizations or projects
- Experience managing budgets
- Knowledge of foreign languages
Application Materials:
- Letter of interest and resume
Process
- Interested candidates must submit the above materials to the IDRS President, Jacqueline Wilson, wilson@idrs.org. Review of applications will start on October 1st, 2026 and will stay open until the position is filled. This is a voluntary position.
About IDRS
The International Double Reed Society (IDRS) is a member-based organization made up of
professional double reed players, amateurs, hobbyists, university/college instructors, music teachers, institutions, instrument manufacturers, double reed product retailers, reed makers, and enthusiasts.
IDRS was established in December 1971 for the following purposes:
- To encourage the performance of double reed literature.
- To encourage the improvement of instruments, reeds, and related materials.
- To encourage the composition and arranging of music for double reeds.
- To act as a resource for performers.
- To assist teachers and students of double reed instruments to attain a high standard of performance.
- To encourage cooperation and an exchange of ideas between the music industry and the Society.
Membership in the IDRS is available without regard to race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. The International Double Reed Society is committed to championing and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the worldwide double reed community through performance and educational opportunities, grants, and ensuring representation that reflects the richness of our multi-faceted membership.