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 18 or older and want to make a difference in the lives of DC’s raddest young folks, email us to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

Open volunteer opportunities:

GR!ASP Spring 2022 Volunteer

Girls Rock! DC is recruiting volunteers to support our Spring 2022 after-school program, GR!ASP.

Our Spring 2022 GR!ASP program has two six-week in-person after-school sessions (February 1 – March 19 and April 19 – May 28, 2022) where DC youth learn to play an instrument, form a band, write an original song, and perform it at a big concert! Learn all about GR!ASP here.

Volunteers lead GR!ASP and help our GR!ASPers have an amazing session. We have four different roles that volunteers can play at GR!ASP: instrument instructor, band coach, workshop facilitator, and performer. All volunteers are offered a monetary gift to thank them for their time. Applications are open until December 31, 2021. Acceptances will be sent out on a rolling basis. Apply to be a GR!ASP volunteer here!

Lead Instructor

Girls Rock! DC is hiring for five Lead Instructors for the 2022 year. This is a paid, independent contractor role.

Lead Instructor is a new role, providing a stable, year-long opportunity for music instructors in DC. Lead Instructors will be responsible for providing instrument instruction and band coaching to participants at all of Girls Rock! DC’s youth and adult programs in 2022. They will also be responsible for contributing to curriculum design and coordinating with and supporting your fellow instructors and coaches. We are seeking Lead Instructors proficient in electric guitar, electric bass, drums, vocals, and/or keyboards, one Lead Instructor per instrument. Lead Instructors are paid a monthly stipend. Read more about the role here.

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis through December 10, 2021. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a zoom interview. All applicants will receive a response by December 17, 2021. Apply to be a Lead Instructor here!

“I am so passionate about this camp. It was my first year volunteering but it changed my life so much that I plan to come back every year!”

2017 Youth 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.

What technology do volunteers need to participate in online activities?

To be able to participate in Girls Rock! DC’s online activities, volunteers will need:

A computer or tablet that can connect to the internet. (A mobile phone will not allow you to engage fully.)
An internet connection with a minimum bandwidth of 600kbps. Run a test of your connection speed here.
An internet browser, such as Google Chrome or Firefox.

If you do not have access to either a device or wifi, please email info@girlsrockdc.org. We’re committed to making camp accessible to all, including volunteers.

Are volunteers compensated?

All Girls Rock! DC volunteers, regardless of role, are offered a monetary gift to thank them for their time.

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

That means we offer flexible opportunities, comprehensive training, and a monetary gift to thank volunteers for their time.

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 email volunteer@girlsrock.org.

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“I’ve been involved with Girls Rock! DC since 2011, and it’s the best thing I do! At Girls Rock! DC, the youth learn chords and beats and friendship and their own power. As an adult, you can watch all of this form, and help it happen. How many other opportunities does one get to really make a difference for area youth while they create some of the best music ever?”

OlyaYear-round GR!DC 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.