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
Sponsor-a-Member Coordinator
Since 1995, members of IDRS have donated memberships to double reed players from around the world through its Sponsor-a-Member (SAM) program. In 2022 we expanded this program to include the IDRS Student Conference Scholarships (SCS).
We are seeking a new SAM Coordinator for a maximum of three renewable two-year terms to complete the following:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop guidelines for the IDRS SAM, scholarships, and grants programs
- Work with the Communications Coordinator to maintain the website page for the SAM, including the application process, online forms, and other relevant programs and initiatives
- Oversee and manage the IDRS SAM program budget
- Spearhead fundraising efforts
- Coordinate the biennial Student Conference Scholarship (advertising, application evaluation, score tabulation, distribution of funds)
- Assist with travel arrangements and logistics for the Student Conference Scholarship recipients.
- Work with the Administrative Director/Treasurer to distribute funds to recipients
- Present regular reports to the IDRS Board of Directors
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to use and share Google Docs
- Experience managing budgets is preferable
- Knowledge of foreign languages would be useful
- Experience in similar projects would be helpful
- Ability to stick to deadlines and committed to achieving goals in the project
- Active membership in IDRS
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 April 1st, 2026 and will stay open until the position is filled. This is a voluntary position.
Volunteer Position
IDRS 2026 Conference Photography Assistants
Position Description:
The International Double Reed Society is seeking a maximum of three Photography Assistants for the 2026 IDRS Conference, with duties in Oxford, OH from July 7-11, 2026. This is an in-person only position, with responsibility to document conference events. Photography Assistants will be compensated in the form of complimentary five-day registration for the 2026 conference.
Key Responsibilities and Work Distribution:
- Work closely with the IDRS Communications Coordinator
- Availability during IDRS Conference working hours:
- July 7-11, 2026
- 08:00am to 10:00pm conference local time
- Photography: approx 95%, split shifts, 4-5 hours daily
- Archival: approx 5%, upload and organize each evening
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active IDRS Membership upon appointment
- English language fluency
- Ability to stick to deadlines.
- Volunteers are responsible for providing their own camera. Cell phones with a high quality camera are acceptable, providing samples included in the application demonstrate the phone camera quality.
Application Materials and Process
All applicants should submit a brief letter of interest, resume or listing of relevant experience, and an online folder containing samples of their live, candid photography to bellamy@idrs.org
Preference will be given to individuals submitting concert samples showing understanding of dim light photography.
Review of applications will start on Monday April 1 , 2026 and will stay open until the position is filled.
About IDRS
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.