"This was totally rad—it was not only a chance to work with and empower young women, but also a chance to meet some amazing musicians."
- 2005 Volunteer

VOLUNTEERING FOR SUMMER 2008

**Nearly all of our volunteer positions for summer 2008 have been filled! Thanks to all who applied. We are only in need of the following help at girls camp and Ladies Rock Camp:

LRC II (8/8-10)
Bass Instructors
Vocal Instructors

Session 2 (8/18-22)
Counselors!!!
Band Art Workshop helpers
Kitchen help
Roadies

If you are able to help out in one of those areas, please send in a volunteer application asap!**

We need the help of lots of reliable, dedicated folks to make camp happen, and we're always looking for more help and new faces, so if you're thinking about volunteering, let us just say "thanks!" right up front. And please read on, cause this page is for you.

Before and during camp there are a wide range of important volunteer positions to be filled. Some positions are open to women with some musical experience, some are open to women with or without a musical background, and some don't require musical ability and are open to people of either sex/any gender identity.

Some of our year-round volunteer needs include:
Fundraising/Grantwriting
Video-editing & shooting
Graphic/web design

If you can offer help in any of these areas, or would like to help in some other way, drop us a line at volunteer@williemaerockcamp.org.

WHEN

Girls’ Camp Session 1:

Mon - Fri, July 7 – July 11, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Final concert: Saturday July 12, @ The Music Hall of Williamsburg

 
Ladies Rock Camp I:

Fri - Sun, July 18 – 20, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
with optional evening band practice Fri/Sat, 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Final concert: Sunday July 20, @ The Knitting Factory Tap Bar

 
 
Ladies Rock Camp II: Fri - Sun, August 8 – 10, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
with optional evening band practice Fri/Sat, 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Final concert: Sunday July 27, @ The Knitting Factory Tap Bar
 
 
Girls’ Camp Session 2: Mon - Fri, August 18 – August 22, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Final concert: Saturday August 23, @ The Music Hall of Williamsburg
 

ORIENTATION SESSIONS
General responsibilities for all volunteers include attending mandatory orientation sessions. All orientation sessions take place at the campsite. Dates as follows:

Girls Rock Camp Session 1: Sunday, July 6th, 1pm – 5pm
Ladies Rock Camp I: Thursday, July 17th , 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Ladies Rock Camp II: Thursday August 7th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Girls Rock Camp Session 2: Sunday August 17th, 1pm – 5pm

Below you will find basic descriptions of some of the jobs both before and during camp.

CAMP WEEK JOBS

Host an out-of-town volunteer
We need local individuals/families to host volunteers coming in from other cities or countries, giving them a welcome place to rest their heads at night. 
* Must be able to provide housing for an entire camp session.

Counselor 
*Girls/women/females only (trans welcome). 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 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Instrument Instructor   
*Girls/women/females only (trans welcome). 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 20-35 students and solo teaching in smaller groups (3-4 students).
* Must be available mornings during camp week.  (2 hours between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., exact schedule t.b.d.) Ladies Rock Camp schedule t.b.d.

Band Coach
*Girls/women/females only (trans welcome). Music experience required.
On the first day of camp, the campers form bands, and 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 (2 hours between 1 p.m. and 4:30  p.m., exact schedule t.b.d.) and at the showcase concert. Ladies Rock Camp schedule t.b.d.
 
Workshop Leader   
*Girls/women/females only (trans welcome). No music experience necessary.
We offer a range of workshops throughout the week, from self-defense to songwriting to silkscreening 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 3-4 times to a group of 20-35 campers. Workshops often involve team-teaching.
* Must be available 3-4 hours during camp week, flexible schedule.  Ladies Rock Camp schedule t.b.d.

Roadie
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 days, 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).
 
Food team
Under the guidance of the Food Coordinator, pick up food donations, do supply runs, and provide support to the kitchen crew as needed.
There is scheduling flexibility with this position; volunteers make their own schedules.

Kitchen help
Help with snack and lunch preparation, help with kitchen clean-up, make everyone happy by keeping them nourished.
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).

Childcare
Look after the young children of volunteers (and possibly campers) onsite during the camp week. Keep kids safe and entertained and happy! Parents on site at all times.
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, help out with all aspects of making the showcase concerts run smoothly.
Must be available on one or more showcase days; schedule flexible.

CLICK HERE to download a volunteer application.

If you have questions, the best way to get in touch is to drop us a line at volunteer@williemaerockcamp.org.