VOLUNTEER

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Girls' Rock Camp-ATHENS! We need the help of lots of reliable, dedicated folks to make camp happen, so thank you for offering your skills and enthusiasm. Before and during camp there is a wide range of important volunteer positions to be filled. Some positions are open to women with musical experience and others are open to those with or without musical experience, and some require don't require musical ability and are open to any sex/gender identity. We will review applications as they come in and contact applicants as plans for the camp session develop.

WHEN

Girls' Rock Camp-ATHENS will take place Monday,July 26th through Friday, July 30th, 2010, from 9am to 5:30pm, and on Saturday, July 31st, starting at 3:30pm. The final concert will be on Saturday, July 31st at the 40 Watt starting at 6pm. Volunteers that will participate during the camp week are required to attend an orientation session on Sunday, July 25th, and will be asked to help set-up on that day and load-out/clean-up on Sunday, August 1st.

WHERE

ORIENTATION

General responsibilities for volunteers include attending the mandatory orientation session. At the time you are notified that your volunteer application form has been accepted you will also receive information regarding the orientation session. This will take place Sunday, July 25th (the day before camp begins) at Pigpen Studios beginning at 2pm.

NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Girls' Rock Camp-ATHENS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national and/or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, or gender identity in the administration of any of its educational programs, admission policies, scholarships, and other camp related policies and programs, as well as volunteer and employment- related policies and activities.

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Please read through the volunteer job descriptions to see which jobs interest you and suit your schedule. You'll let us know your preferences and availability on the application form. Feel free to sign up for one job or several. Counselors and band coaches are required to be at camp everyday at 8:30am and stay until the staff wrap up at the end of the day. Others are strongly advised. Coming to the showcase isn't required for each volunteer, but it sure is a lot of fun experience, and we recommend including it in your plans! IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION please e-mail executivedirector@girlsrockathens.org with "VOLUNTEER" in the subject line. Everyone who applies is subject to a background check.

CAMP JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Counselor:

Girls/women/females only. No music experience necessary. Counselors serve as mentors for assigned groups of girls, which involves checking in with them every morning, making sure the campers are where they need to be at all times, and offering advice and help throughout the day. Since the most important parts of the job are ensuring the campers' safety and giving them support and encouragement, non-musicians are welcome in this job. Counselors who are musicians, however, are often called upon to coach campers on their instruments. Must be available Monday-Friday of camp week 8:30 am to 5:45 pm.

Instrument Instructor:

Girls/women/females only. Music experience required. Our campers possess a varying range of skill levels, some have been playing for years, many have never touched a musical instrument in their lives. Instructors are responsible for working with other teachers to plan classes and create a supportive learning environment for the campers. Classes usually involve a combination of team-teaching larger groups of students and solo teaching in smaller groups. Must be available mornings from 9:15 am to 11:30 am during camp week.

Band Coach:

Girls/women/females only. Music experience important. On the first day of camp, the campers form bands, each band is assigned a band coach. The coach provides help and guidance with all aspects of working as a group: setting up, tuning, songwriting, learning how to play together, working together constructively, figuring out stage moves, etc. Must be available afternoons during camp week from 2pm-5pm and showcase day beginning at 3:30pm.

Workshop Leader:

Girls/women/females only. No music experience necessary. We offer a range of workshops from self-defense to songwriting to silk screening to media literacy. We're also open to new ideas about workshops that we haven't offered before. Workshop leaders are responsible for developing a one-hour session on their topic and teaching it 1-3 times to a group of 10-25 campers. Workshops often involve team-teaching. Must be available 3-4 hours during camp week, flexible schedule.

Roadies:

Roadies are vital! We need folks to help set up, break down, and move equipment throughout the week. Responsibilities include setting up the camp site, reconfiguring rooms for band practice every day, helping with load-in/out on showcase day, etc. There is scheduling flexibility with this position; you can sign up for as many or as few shifts as you want (more information on application form).

Receptionist:

From the front desk, the receptionist assists with the check-in and out of campers every day, monitors visitors, handles phone calls, gives directions, answers questions, and sells showcase tickets. There is scheduling flexibility with this position; you can sign up for as many or as few shifts as you want (more information on application form).

Floater:

We always have last-minute stuff that comes up and we need a few folks to be available for runs to Kinko's or the hardware store, fill in if another volunteer can't make her shift, and generally lend a hand as necessary. There is scheduling flexibility with this position; you can sign up for as many or as few shifts as you want (more information on application form).

Showcase Production Assistant:

Fold programs, be an usher, work the merch table, style hair, clothes, make-up, help out with all aspects of making the showcase concert run smoothly. Must be available on showcase days; schedule flexible.