Summer camp 2023 VOLUNTEER Information

IMPORTANT DATES / Overview

Volunteer Orientation : June 4 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Required for Headliner + Amplify Volunteers)

Headliner Camp (13-18): June 5 - June 9, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Showcase: June 10

Volunteer-In-Training Orientation: June 11, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Required for Amplify VITs)

Amplify Camp (10-12): June 12 - June 16, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Showcase: June 17

Volunteer Orientation: June 25, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (VITs join at 1:00 pm; Required for Boost + Kickstart Volunteers)

Boost Camp (7-9): June 26 - June 30, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Showcase: June 30

Kickstart Camp (4-6): June 26 - June 30, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Showcase: June 30

Positions available at OGR CAMP

BAND COACH:

Band coaches are assigned to work with a band and help them write their very own song for the showcase. During the week, they assist their assigned band during practice. This ranges from learning how to play as a group (both musically and interpersonally), troubleshooting gear setup, and guiding them in their collaborative songwriting process.

Lead Band Coach Must have basic familiarity with music making and songwriting. Don’t feel dissuaded if you do not feel like an expert musician – we try to pair band coaches with complementary skill sets together. Musical experience/experience in a band preferred - Kickstart band coaches require ability to play the instrument for guidance of 4-6 year olds.

Support Band Coach/ VIT Band Coach This position is for those that may have a lot of experience working with kids and can help with the basics of structuring a song and help setting up instruments. We can make sure to pair you with someone who is comfortable on multiple instruments but maybe hasn’t ever worked with kids before. No musical experience required.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Kickstart: Monday-Friday 9:15a-11:00a, Friday Showcase

• Boost: Monday-Thursday 12:30p-2:30p, Friday 1:00p-4:00p, Friday Showcase

• Amplify: Monday-Thursday 2:00-4:00p, All Day Friday, Saturday Showcase

• Headliner: Monday-Thursday 2:00-4:00p, All Day Friday, Saturday Showcase

INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTOR:

Instrument Instructors are in charge of giving campers the tools they need to write a song with their band. The goal of instruction is for each camper to feel that she can contribute to the songwriting process and be happy with her part in the song, whatever that may be. Instrument instructors need to have basic knowledge of their instruments (guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, ukulele, bells, or drums) and basic music theory to comfortably teach campers with backgrounds ranging from no experience on their instruments to several years of camp under their belt. You will need to work with the other instructors to manage the skill levels and needs of all students in your instrument group. Curriculum outline and teaching materials will be provided by OGR. VITs will collaborate with Lead Instrument Instructors. Musical experience required.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Amplify/Headliner: Monday-Thursday 8:30a-10:00a

• Kickstart/Boost: Monday-Thursday 12:00-1:15p

WORKSHOP LEADER:

Workshop leaders lead campers who are loosely divided by age through their workshops. They will need to organize their lessons plans and connect activities to the mission of camp, directly or indirectly. Past workshops have ranged from songwriting to yoga and ecstatic dance, to identity, to ourstory of women in rock and roll, to representations of women in the media – we are always open to new workshop proposals! No musical experience required.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Amplify/Headliner: Dependent on Day of Workshop 10:30a-12:00p and/or 1:00p-2:30p

• Kickstart: Day of Workshop 9a-11a

• Boost: Day of Workshop 1p-2p

Counselor:

Feelings Team: These folks are available to provide support, conflict resolution, and crisis management for campers ages 4-18, as well as support for staff and volunteers throughout the week. Feelings team *must* have experience in clinical, therapeutic, or school counseling settings.

Workshop Support: Counselors provide support for Workshop Leaders by helping to facilitate activities and work one on one with those struggling to participate or share. From helping make band rules on day one, to providing collaboration help or managing creative differences midweek, to stage fright prevention on Friday, you’ll provide a new set of ears and a different perspective on a situation — or just a break for a tired band manager. Experience with youth in a counseling or education environment required.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Mornings: 7:30a-12:00p and/or Afternoons: 12:00p-4:30p

Lunch Time Performer OR COMMUNITY SPEAKER:

Lunch Time Performer: We are looking for female/nonbinary/gender expansive artists to perform a variety of genres for the young campers.

• Amplify/Headliner Camp: Dependent on Day 11:30a-1:00p

• Boost Camp: Dependent on Day 2:00p-2:30p

Community Speaker:  Are you a leader in the community that would like to speak to our campers about what you do and what you have learned in your process?  Please give a brief description of your role in a leadership position and what our campers might learn from your talk.  We will follow up with more details!  

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Amplify/Headliner: Dependent on Day of Workshop 11:30a-1:00p

• Kick Start/Boost: Day of Workshop 2:00p-2:30p

Roadie + Load In/Out Crew:

Roadies will help set up, break down, and move equipment throughout the week. Responsibilities include setting up the campsite, reconfiguring rooms for band practice and instrument instruction every day, and checking in with instrument instructors/band coaches to make sure they have the proper equipment.  They will follow the direction of the Gear Manager and help execute the plan as efficiently as possible. Familiarity with musical equipment is a plus, but not required. Roadies must be able to lift about 15 pounds on a regular basis throughout the week.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Amplify/Headliner Camp: Mornings 7:30a-10:30a / Afternoons: 2:30p-4:30p

Load In + Load Out Crew: The Load In & Out Crew will load in the gear the day before camp starts and load the gear out at the end of the camp week.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Load In Day: 10:00am-TBD

• Lout Out Day 10:00am-TBD

Photo/Video:

Photo/Video Team documents the camper experience throughout the week and the showcase at the end of each camp. We would love any female/non-binary/gender nonconforming person with an interest in photography, videography or video editing to join the team. Please include your availability on your application and whether or not you will be bringing your own gear. We would love to find Photo/Video team captains who are available all week, but would love to have you join us even one afternoon!  

Required Availability During Camp Week(s): Open

VOLUNTEER IN TRAINING (V.I.T.)

VITs support any and all Omaha Girls Rock programming at Youth Summer Camp and/or Kick Start summer camp. It is not required to have musical experience to be a VIT but some experience at OGR Camp is useful. VITs must be self motivated, able to work with youth ages 4-12 years old, have a positive attitude! OGR will sign off on service hours necessary for academic or service requirements. Eligibility: Amplify Camp: Ages 15-18 and/or at least a year at OGR Camp // Kick Start & Boost: Ages 13-18

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Amplify Camp: Ages 15-18 and/or at least a year at OGR Camp

• Kickstart and Boost Camp: Ages 13-18