Summer Camp Volunteers
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Thanks for your interest in volunteering with Girls Rock! Seattle! Our summer camp online volunteer application is now available wayyyyyy down below on this page! Before you rush off in a flurry of excitement to fill it out, though, there is a bunch of extremely important information that you should read over. This includes things like camp volunteer job descriptions (important, right?), time commitments for each job, and a few other general expectations. It won't take long.
Important Dates
Apply early for best consideration.
Volunteer Application Deadline
June 1 - EXTENDED!
Volunteer Training (required)
Sunday, July 25, noon -5pm
Camp Dates
Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30
Showcase
Saturday, July 31, 1pm, Neumo's
Summer Camp Volunteer Job Descriptions
Some of our volunteer positions require musical knowledge, but many do not. Additionally some positions are open only to female volunteers and a few are open to both male and female applicants. Finally, volunteer jobs are either full time or part time and the application asks you to list your full availability during the week of camp so we can best place you in these positions. These details are all listed below next to each position title and in some cases have been abbreviated as follows: M=Male, F=Female, PT=Part Time, FT=Full Time
A lot of these positions can overlap, so be sure to indicate any and all that you are interested in on the application.
Additional forms, handbooks, schedules, interview time, and more will be provided after your application is received.
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Camp Counselor: No musical experience necessary, Female, Mon-Fri, 9-5:30
This is one of the most rewarding jobs for volunteers at Summer Camp. You will serve as a mentor for your assigned band(s) of girls, make sure they are where they need to be at all times, and attend the end of day staff meeting each day. Camp Counselors with musical experience may also coach campers on their instruments throughout the day and during band practice.----------------------------
Instrument Instructor: Musical experience necessary, Female, M-F, 9-12
Our campers possess a varying range of age and skill level, and many have never touched a musical instrument in their lives. Now it’s time to teach them what you know. You may do some collaborative large-group teaching, as well as small-group sessions (generally 3-5 students per teacher.) You can also meet or email with your fellow instrument instructors at least once before orientation to decide on a curriculum and what style and level of experience each instructor is comfortable teaching. This position combines well with band coach, camp counselor, or workshop leader for a full day of volunteering! We are looking for guitar, bass, vocal, and drums. Instrument instructors, although part time, must be available part time each day.----------------------------
Band Coach: Songwriting/Instrument knowledge necessary, Female, M-F, 12-5
Band coaches are assigned one band to help prepare a song for the Showcase. You will help the girls during band selection on the first day and assist them each camp day in learning how to play as a group, both musically and interpersonally. You are welcome to make this a full time position by partnering with the Camp Counselor, however this is not required. Band coaches, although part time, must be available part time each day.----------------------------
Lead Roadie: Musical experience necessary, Female, Mon-Fri, 8-6
Act as a point person for other roadies throughout the week, lift and move heavy objects, and ensure roadie tasks are completed. Must know or be willing to learn how to set up a complete practice space, how to run the camp’s various sound boards for panels, lunch time shows, assemblies and workshops, moving sound partitions, ensuring equipment is treated well, and using interpersonal skills to work with other staff so that they can best utilize the roadie crew.
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Roadie: No musical experience necessary, Female or Male, Any Days, Any Times
Help set-up, breakdown, and move equipment throughout the week. Responsibilities include: re-configuring rooms for band practice everyday, helping with load in/out, and generally assisting Lead Roadie.
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Floater: No musical experience necessary, Female, Any Days, Any Times
Available to help with last minute needs, runs to the store, filling in for another volunteer, generally lending a hand as necessary. This is a great opportunity for someone who doesn't have musical experience but really wants to roll up their sleeves and help!
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Morning/Afternoon Assembly Crew: No musical experience needed, Female, PT
This role will require some time prior to the camp week to develop assemblies with Summer Camp Coordinators. Your goal is to provide an energetic, fun and welcoming atmosphere in the morning and closure upon departure for campers and volunteers, lead warm up and ice breaker activities, help teach the Camp song, help construct and participate in skits, and give announcements and direction when needed. Must be articulate, outgoing, and have a great camp counselor stage presence. Will work with the summer camp coordinators to develop the assembly topics. This position can be added to any number of other positions at camp including instrument instruction, band coaching, and more.
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Workshop Teacher: No musical experience necessary, Female, Part Time
Each of our workshops values developing life skills and self-esteem, as well as encouraging creativity, self-expression, and awareness. Each workshop is delivered 2 times over a 1 or 2 day period to groups of 15-25 campers loosely divided by age. This is a great supplemental position for instrument instructors who would like to stay at camp through the afternoon. Here are some examples of workshops that have been taught at other rock camps: Zine writing and production, History of Women in Rock, Self-Defense, Image and Identity, Songwriting, Teen Issues, Recording Your Band, Production, Engineering, and Lighting, and Band T-Shirt Screen Printing. Submit a proposal for the workshop(s) you would like to lead in a separate email (info@girlsrockseattle.org). Please include answers to the following questions:
1. What is the goal and plan for your workshop? How much time will it require?
2. How does your workshop promote the mission of our organization?
3. What is your experience working with groups of girls in the 9-16 age range ?
4. What is your previous Workshop Leader experience, if any?----------------------------
Conflict Resolution Crew: No musical experience necessary, Female
Provide support, conflict-resolution, and crisis management for campers ages 8-16, as well as support for staff and volunteers throughout the week of camp. Conflict Resolution Crew Members can also act as a receptionist, nurse, instrument instructor, or band coach. Experience with teenagers in a counseling or education environment recommended. Letters of recommendation for graduate programs etc. gladly given on your behalf after you complete a session.
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Camp Support Crew: No musical experience needed, Female or Male, Any Days, Any Times
Throughout the week, you will be called upon to help with daily morning set up, camper check in/out, serving lunch to volunteers, merch sales, volunteer break room maintenance, picking up donations, camper lunch supervision/presence, general clean up including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, taking out trash, bathroom clean-up, moving gear, Showcase assistance, and other tasks that help everyone have a great day at Summer Camp.
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Front Desk/Receptionist: No musical experience needed, Female or Male, PT or FT
From the front desk, the receptionist helps with Monday morning camper registration, camper check in and out, monitors visitors, handles phone calls, gives directions, answers questions, and sells Showcase and raffle tickets, and camp merchandise.
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Nurse/Doctor: No musical experience necessary, Female or Male, PT or FT
Available throughout the day as a point person for medical emergencies, minor accidents, helping campers with special medical needs, prescriptions, and assisting the receptionist and Conflict Resolution Crew as needed.
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Ready to apply?
Click the button below, make sure you fill out everything, and click Submit at the end! You will immediately receive a confirmation message if you have completed the form correctly (not via email - just a page that says it was submitted).
Click here to contact us if you have questions about this form, technical problems that prohibit you from completing it, or you would prefer to receive a paper copy. Regarding emailed inquiries, Girls Rock! Seattle is an all volunteer organization therefore you can typically expect a detailed reply in around 1 week, unless you indicate your message is extremely urgent. It could take a little longer if we are, you know, on tour or something.
Returning volutneers should use the same application. If you indicate you are a returning volunteer on the first page, you will bypass the "Getting To Know You" section.
Applications are still open for Summer Camp 2010.
Click here for our year round volunteer opportunities.
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