Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Girls Rock Detroit!!! *YOU ARE AWESOME.*
We are constantly striving to cultivate a supportive community of peers and mentors that encourage campers to be their own heroes, support them in their creative endeavors, and allow them to think differently about limits that may be placed upon them.
By volunteering for camp, you can help actualize our mission by becoming a strong, positive mentor for girls, gender nonconforming, and transgender youth.
Session will be held at:
Detroit Prep
8411 Sylvester St, Detroit, MI 48214
Showcase location TBD
STAFF INFO:
- There are all different kinds of roles with various responsibilities and time commitments.
- Many roles do not require music experience!
- All gender identities welcome. Camper-facing roles are open to self-identifying women, gender nonconforming, and transgender folks.
- All roles require attending a training session.
- Communication from GRD will be via text message and email. Please let us know if that doesn't work for you!
STAFF REQUIREMENTS:
> Participate in a phone interview
> Attend one Volunteer Orientation session (TBD)
> Review the Volunteer Manual (updated every year)
> Agree to a criminal background check.
Girls Rock Detroit will follow Covid-19 guidelines and safety protocols.
After submitting your application, you will hear back from us within 7 days with a decision.
Questions? Pease feel free to contact us directly at office@girlsrockdetroit.org.
INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTORS:
The Instrument Instructor (/Band Coach) serves a vital role at camp. Each morning, you will teach a two hour class on your instrument to a group of 4-6 campers. In the afternoons, you will help a band write their own original song. You help the campers out with everything from gear issues to artistic collaboration to stage presence. On Saturday, you will help run the showcase.
Each day, you will help supervise campers and take a well-deserved, one-hour lunch break. Instrument instructors must also: lead one workshop, cover aftercare for 1 day per camp week (4-5pm), assist with Saturday showcase, and attend training prior to camp. See schedule above for training, camp dates, and clean up dates. This is a full time position (8:30am-4pm) during camp week, plus training days of 3 hours each, that pays $20 per hour.
SOCIAL WORKER
You will support camp staff and volunteers by being available to discuss tricky situations and feelings. Social workers help out with group/band dynamics and conflict resolution between campers. Female or non-binary folks preferred. This is a full time position (8:30am-5pm) during camp weeks, plus training days of 3 hours each, that pays $20 per hour.
WORKSHOP LEADER
Workshops are hour-long sessions in the morning and afternoon that feature guest speakers from the community who promote creativity, cooperation, and self-expression by teaching a variety of topics. Pay is $120 for 1 hour.
LUNCHTIME PERFORMER
Calling all local rockstars! We are looking for bands to perform for campers each day of camp week. Performance slot is 15 minutes (flexible) and we would love if you could allow a few camper questions afterwards. Typically around lunch time, but timing is flexible. Gas money available for out-of-town acts.
AFTERCARE SUPERVISOR
These super important volunteers are there to supervise and entertain campers in the final stretch. Sign out campers to make sure every kid has a ride home and every ride is driven by a familiar face. This is a volunteer position, 4-5pm, Monday thru Friday of during camp week.
GEAR CREW
Calling all gear heads! These volunteers help with load in and load out, instrument repair, organization, curation, you name it. Gear moving and clinic days are TBD.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Do you have experience shooting live events and bands? Take band portraits and capture the magic of rock camp! Female, trans and non-binary folks preferred.
LUNCH MAKER & SUPERVISOR
These essential volunteers make sure lunch time goes smoothly. This is a volunteer position, 11:30-12 pm, Monday thru Friday of each camp week.
FLOATER
Can’t commit to much but still want to be part of the magic of Girls Rock Detroit? We would love to have you!
SHOWCASE TEAM
Free on Saturday? Help run the showcase, including but not limited to: running the sound board, being a stage hand, supervising campers, hyping up campers, selling raffle tickets, running the merch table, greeting audience, MC’ing the whole party, who knows!
ON-CALL DOCTOR or NURSE
Camp regulations require that one certified nurse or registered doctor be on call throughout camp week. The person can be physically present at camp and any campers complaining of aches/pains should be sent immediately to this volunteer.
