Guitars Over Guns (Chicago) Mentor Application

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We are thrilled by your interest and potential for involvement with our organization. Guitars Over Guns has been empowering youth through music and mentorship since 2008, thanks in no small part to the dedication and commitment of our incredible team of mentors. Between Miami and Chicago, our mentors are passionate, talented, creative individuals who make a significant difference in the lives of over 700 young people annually. Please help us get to know you better so we can determine where your strengths will serve our youth best. There are no wrong answers here - just be yourself. Thanks!

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Chicago regional leadership:

Andre 'Add-2' Daniels, Regional Director (add2@guitarsoverguns.org)

Dominic 'I.B.' Pettis EL, Programs Director (ib@guitarsoverguns.org)

Email *

First & Last Name *

Date of Birth *

YYYY

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

So, you're an artist! Tell us what you consider to be your primary instrument(s). *

Guitar

Bass

Drums and Percussion

Piano or Keyboard

Voice

Rap & Hip-Hop

Music Production

Photography & Digital Media

Songwriting or Creative Writing

Visual Arts

Other:

Required

As an artist, what are your preferred social media platforms for sharing your work? *

Facebook

Instagram

SnapChat

SoundCloud

TikTok

Twitter

YouTube

Other:

Required

Share your social media handle(s). *

Tell us any past experience working with youth. *

Tell us any experience you have working in communities that are divested or underserved. *

If applicable, in which region of Chicago would you like to be placed? Check all that apply. *

South Side (Bronzeville, Back of The Yards, Englewood)

Far South Side (South Shore, Auburn Grescham, Chatham, Roseland)

Southwest Side (Little Village, Gage Park, Chicago Lawn)

West Side (Lawndale, Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Austin)

Northern Suburbs (North Chicago or Waukegan)

No preference.

Required

Are you a technically trained musician or educator? If so, what are your credentials? *

On top of being an artist, check up to three special skills where you feel you excel. *

Organizational skills (Time management, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, etc.)

Interpersonal skills (Strong written and oral skills, excellent communication, creativity, etc.)

Character skills (Trustworthiness, integrity, past experience with youth, low-income communities, etc.)

Technical skills (Technology, computer skills, basic finance skills, etc.)

Marketing skills (Social media skills, event planning, advertising, etc.)

Required

Show us the top three highlights of your artistic career in three links. *

List at least 2 professional references whom can speak accurately to your character and work ethic. *

Include a name, email, phone number, and the person's relationship to you. Example: Andrew DeMuro, andrew@guitarsoverguns.org, (xxx)-xxx-xxxx, Supervisor

We want to get to know you better. What attracted you to the Guitars Over Guns Organization and how do your interests and talents align with our mission? *

Were you referred by one of our mentors? If so, write that person's name here.

Are you - physically, willfully, legally - eligible to work in the United States? *

Yes

If no, tell us what might be holding you back.

CERTIFICATION: I authorize the verification of the information listed above. I certify that the information contained in this employment application is accurate. I understand that false information may be grounds for not offering employment or for termination of employment at any point in the future. *

Yes

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