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Volunteer with GR!DC!

Volunteers are the backbone of Girls Rock! DC.

They help run the show, literally!

It takes a hundred helpful people every year to make our programs succeed. If you’re 19 or older and want to make a difference in the lives of DC’s raddest young folks, fill out this volunteer interest form to get started!

Volunteer with an award-winning organization: Girls Rock! DC is a two-time winner of the Wammie’s Do Good Award for our continued impact on DC’s youth and our respected role in the community. We’re a winner of the Mayor’s Arts Awards in Youth Creativity and multi-year nominee in Arts Education. And we’re a Spur Local critical nonprofit, selected for our professional, high-quality, impactful work. Join us!

“This was a life changing experience, I can’t thank you enough. I loved every single part of this and being able to provide safe spaces for children to learn and grown and be free.”

2024 Summer Camp Volunteer

Volunteering FAQ

I don’t play an instrument. Can I still help?

Yes! No musical experience is necessary for most of our volunteer positions!

I work/have kids at home/can’t commit to a lot of time. Can I still help?

Yes! We have many ways that volunteers can contribute. And we offer a monetary gift to thank volunteers for their time, so if taking time off would result in losing income, you can recoup a little of those losses.

I have a special skill/know important things to share with folks. How can I use that?

Teach one of our workshops! Workshop instructors cover a wide range of topics fusing art and social justice. Email us to let us know what you want to share.

Is there is a background check?

You Betcha. As camp and much of our programming support minors, volunteer training and a background check are required for ALL volunteers who will be interacting with youth campers.

Do I have to interview?

If you are volunteering with Girls Rock! DC for the first time, we require an video call interview. Returning volunteers have a shorter check-in call.

Are volunteers compensated?

We have both volunteer and contract roles available for adults who want to give back to the community!

Girls Rock! DC is committed to making volunteering accessible to everyone.

That means we offer flexible opportunities, comprehensive training, and paid contract roles, too!

Girls Rock! DC isn’t just for one week a year.

We are working hard 365 days a year. We are a volunteer-fueled non-profit that thrives on the skills and talents of our excellent community. To learn more about year-round volunteer opportunities, fill out this interest form and schedule a chat with our directors!

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“As someone who normally doesn’t work with kids, I didn’t realize how fun it would be to just be silly with campers!”

2024 Summer Camp Volunteer

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.