Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities

Summer Camp Volunteer Positions

Volunteer Applications for our 2024 Summer Camp (July 15-20) are open! Please apply here:


https://forms.gle/CXAfz5miz4bVJoiMA

Instrument Instructor

  • Vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keys

  • Basic proficiency in instrument of choice

  • Instructional materials provided

  • Time commitment is 10-11:30AM, Monday-Friday week of camp

Workshop Leader

  • Design and implement an hour long workshop for the campers on topics such as zine making, screen printing, merch/album art, self-defense, mindfulness and meditation, arts and crafts, music business, instrument care, self-love, social justice and more!

  • Time commitment is 12:30-1:30PM, one day out of five day camp week

Band Coach

  • Mentor individual bands, help them write one original song together during the week that will then be performed at the final concert showcase open to the public

  • Some music experience required

  • Time commitment is 1:30-3:30PM, Monday-Friday week of camp, 3-9PM Saturday week of camp

Kid Wranglers

  • Lead group activites (doesn’t have to be music related, but could be)

  • Help transitions run smoothly between activities

  • Provide general support to campers

  • Experience working with kids appreciated, but not required

  • Time commitment slots include Morning 9-12:30PM or Afternoon 12:30-4PM, can do both

Roadies

  • Help with gear set-up and breakdown

  • Support any technical difficulties, carry gear, etc

  • Time commitment slots include Morning 9-12:30PM or Afternoon 12:30-4PM, can do both

Photographer

  • Bring your own gear to document camp (whether through still photos or filmmaking) and share promptly with GRB staff to use for future promotional materials

  • Time commitment slots include Morning 9-12:30PM or Afternoon 12:30-4PM, can do both

Lunch Musicians

  • Perform a 20 minute set for the kids while they eat lunch, followed by a Q&A

  • Preference for bands, rather than solo acts

  • Time commitment is 11-12:30PM, one day out of five day camp week

What Volunteers Are Saying

 

"The environment of Girls Rock Bloomington--where kids can let their unique lights shine and volunteers truly care about fostering an inclusive and supportive creative culture--gives me so much hope for the future. And it's so unbelievably fun to watch the kids' creative process and see what they come up with. I've been around music and activism for over 20 years, and GRB is one of the most fun and life-affirming things I've ever been involved with."

— Cathleen

“Last summer I volunteered with GRB's camp as a kid wrangler. Though I have no musical experience or expertise I still felt included and incredibly valued for what help and skills I could bring to each session! I deeply enjoyed learning about music with the campers and working alongside them as they built on their creative skills and strengths! I returned to Bloomington after some years away and I was looking for a way to connect with my community. I knew I wanted to start volunteering again and feel as if I was making a positive impact. I was drawn to GRB because I connected with their mission of serving our communities girls, trans, and nonbinary youth and I stuck around for amazing welcoming staff, well-crafted workshops, and the enthusiastic campers!”

— DJ

“I volunteer with Girls Rock Bloomington because I strongly believe in uplifting and empowering young folks in music. Girls Rock Bloomington gives girls, trans and non-binary youth a chance to express themselves through music in a safe and collaborative environment. Seeing the campers come into their own over the course of camp makes me so happy and encourages me to return year after year.”

— Natalia

“The kids of Girls Rock Bloomington know a thing or two about celebrating authenticity and togetherness. I'm grateful for the chance to empower them through audio technology workshops, but the best part by far is witnessing them empower one another.”

— Grace