Volunteer

We have a variety of musical and non-musical volunteer positions for all of our programs, and we post applications several months in advance. Positions include instrument instructor, band manager, band coach, roadie, workshop leader, kitchen crew, front desk crew, and more. Mentorship positions are open to female, trans and gender non-conforming volunteers only; non-mentorship positions are open to people of all gender identities.

Summer Camp

We are now accepting volunteer applications for Summer 2012! 

Our summer dates are:
Session 1: June 25-30, training on June 17
Session 2: July 16-21, training on July 15
Session 3: July 30-Aug 4, training on July 29

Please read below for details about each position before you apply, then click here for the application.

If you are 15-18 years old and have attended two or more of our programs, you are eligible to be an intern!  Click here for the intern application.

**Our campers reflect the rich diversity of the Bay Area.  Our youth come from a wide range of cities and neighborhoods, and two-thirds are youth of color.  We strive to create a volunteer base that reflects this diversity, and strongly encourage people of color to become volunteers and mentors.

Positions include:

  • Instrument instructor: Teach bass, drums, guitar, keyboards or vocals. Classes are 2 hours each morning, with 3-5 students per instructor. Classes are divided by age and experience level. Time commitment: Monday - 10am-12pm, Tues-Fri - 9:30-11:30am.
  • Band manager (no musical experience required): Provide mentorship, guidance and encouragement to a band of 4-5 campers as they write an original song to perform at the showcase. Facilitate collaboration, mediate conflicts, and guide the group through the songwriting process. Experience working with youth is recommended. Time commitment: Mon-Fri - 12-6pm.
  • Band coach: Provide mentorship and guidance as well as technical assistance to a band of 4-5 campers as they write an original song. Experience playing one or more instruments is recommended. Time commitment: Mon-Fri - 12-6pm.
  • Workshop leader (no musical experience required): Past workshops have included Music Herstory (Women in Non-Western Music, Women of Color in Punk History, Riot Grrl, etc), Zine & Comic Making, Screenprinting, Image & Identity, Healthy Relationships, Video-making, Songwriting, How to Book a Show, Breakdancing, Self-Defense, and more.  Lead one of the listed workshops or design your own! Time commitment: 1.5 hrs. per workshop.
  • Assembly leader (no musical experience required): Lead warm-up exercises at the beginning of the day, introduce the daily skit, and make announcements. Time commitment: Mon-Fri - 9-9:30am and/or 4:30-5pm.
  • A&R crew (no musical experience required): Assist instructors and band managers in mediating conflicts, and work directly with campers who need extra emotional support. Experience working with youth with emotional or behavioral challenges is required. Time commitment: flexible hours.
  • Roadie (no musical experience required, open to people of all genders): Help move and set up musical equipment. Shifts are 1 hour long and there is no minimum shift requirement, making this a good option for folks with limited availability. Training is provided; no prior experience with equipment is needed. Time commitment: Monday - 12-1pm and/or 4:30-5:30pm, Tues-Fri - 11:30-12:30 and/or 4:30-5:30.
  • Kitchen crew (no musical experience required, open to people of all genders: Prepare and set up meals for volunteers (cutting bagels and fruit, making coffee, putting out utensils, etc), and hand out snack to campers. Time commitment: flexible hours.
  • Food Captain (no musical experience required, open to people of all genders): Manage the kitchen crew to ensure that breakfast, lunch and snack is set up and served on time.
  • Front desk crew (no musical experience required): Check in campers on the first day of camp, answer the phone and relay messages throughout the week, sell camp merchandise and showcase tickets at the end of the day. Time commitment: flexible hours.
  • Showcase crew (no musical experience required): Help load in and set up equipment, work a shift at the door or merch table, help tune guitars and basses backstage, or help with load-out. Time commitment: Saturday - 11am-5pm
  • Lunch chef: Cook one or more lunches for our 50 volunteers, or donate a meal from your restaurant.  A daily stipend is provided for this position. All meals must be prepared off-site.

You can also apply to be one of our lunchtime bands or performers!  Just click here to apply.

 

 

Ladies Rock Camp

Dates for the next session of Ladies Rock Camp are not yet determined, but stay tuned!

Girls Rock After School Program (GRASP)

The next session of GRASP will begin in January 2013. Applications will go online in October 2012.