Our Youth Leaders are a group of 5-10 teens that help form Girls Rock! DC’s priorities, direction, and organizational decisions.
Interested in becoming a Youth Leader? Sign up for our Info Session, February 3rd!
Our Youth Leadership Initiatives strive to create the most inclusive, safest space possible for all applicants and participants.
As is the case at all Girls Rock! DC programs, we strive to create a leadership team that reflects the diversity of our youth and the DC community. This means that we do not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, or any other form of discrimination and bigotry and we actively work against these forces in our community. We strongly encourage youth of color; youth who are queer, gender non-binary, and/or trans; and any folks who come from traditionally marginalized experiences to apply to be Youth Leaders.
YOUTH LEADERS ARE:
- 14-18 years old by the first meeting of their cohort;
- former participants in at least one previous Girls Rock program (this includes Girls Rock! DC Summer Camp, Youth Leaders, After-School Program, or a Girls Rock program in a different city);
- Interested in continuing to make music outside of camp;
- passionate about creating change in their community!
Youth Leaders commit to working with Girls Rock! DC for a minimum of six months. They can serve multiple terms, there is no limit. They will spend 4-8 hours per month on Youth Leader responsibilities and opportunities. Youth Leaders will be compensated for their hard work with a stipend.
Youth Leaders meet by zoom or in person one or two times per month for about two hours each with other Girls Rock! DC adult leaders to discuss Girls Rock! DC programs, usually on a weekday evening or weekend afternoon. Youth Leaders help with outreach for Girls Rock! DC. Youth Leaders also have the opportunity to design and lead workshops and other activities throughout the year. In 2023, the Youth Leader Program includes the Young Artist Mentorship Program: GR!DC adult mentors will guide Youth Leaders in their own musical projects outside of camp, developing songs, and introducing these leaders to key parts of DC’s music community!
Interested in being a Youth Leader? Join our Info Session on February 3rd!
“Youth leadership is empowering because Girls Rock is for girls [and trans and gender nonconforming youth] and is now run by girls [and trans and gender nonconforming youth].”
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Girls Rock! DC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national and/or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, body type, physical ability, gender expression, or other individual identities in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, scholarships, and other Camp-related policies and programs, as well as volunteer policies and activities. All Camp activities will promote and maintain the personal and emotional safety of all campers and staff. We do not tolerate racism, homophobia, sexism, or other discriminatory behavior or expression.
