Summer camp 2024 VOLUNTEER Information

IMPORTANT DATES / Overview

Volunteer Orientation : June 16 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Required for Headliner + Amplify Volunteers)

Headliner Camp (13-18): June 17 - June 21, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Showcase: June 22, 3-4pm

Youth Volunteer Orientation: June 23, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (Required for Amplify Youth Volunteers)

Amplify Camp (10-12): June 24 - June 28, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Showcase: June 29, 3-4pm

Volunteer Orientation: July 7, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Youth Volunteers join at 1:00 pm; Required for Boost + Kickstart Volunteers)

Boost Camp (7-9): July 8 - July 12, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Showcase: July 13, 3-4pm

Kickstart Camp (4-6): July 15 - July 19, 8:30 am - 11:00 am Showcase: July, 19 6-7pm

Positions available at OGR CAMP

BAND COACH:

Each band at camp will be assigned two adult volunteers who work alongside their youth artists to support writing and performing their original song at the showcase. We work intentionally to pair band coaches, and ask that volunteers identify their area of comfort as a band coach or band mentor based on the descriptions below:

Band Coach Musical experience/experience in a band preferred. Coaches act as musical resources for the band during the songwriting process. Must have basic familiarity with music making and songwriting. Don’t feel dissuaded if you do not feel like an expert musician – you will be provided with resources to help guide you! Kickstart band coaches require ability to play an instrument for guidance of 4-6 year olds.

Band Mentor No musical experience required. Mentors are paired with a Band Coach and provide support by helping facilitate activities and work one-on-one with their band. Mentors will work with band members who maybe struggling to participate or share. From helping make band norms on day one, to providing collaboration help, or managing creative differences midweek, you’ll provide a new set of ears and a different perspective on a situation. 

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Headliner/Amplify: Monday-Thursday 10:15AM-12:30PM, Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM, Saturday 2:30-4:30PM

• Boost: Monday-Thursday 1-3:15PM, Friday 8:30AM-3:30PM, Saturday 2:30-4:30PM

• Kickstart: Monday-Friday 8:45-11:15AM, Friday 5:30-7:30PM

INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTOR:

Musical experience required. Instrument Instructors are in charge of giving campers the tools they need to write a song with their band. Instrument Instructors need to have basic knowledge of their instruments (guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, ukulele, or drums) and basic music theory to comfortably teach campers with backgrounds ranging from no experience on their instruments to several years under their belt. Curriculum outline and teaching materials will be provided by OGR. 

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Headliner/Amplify/Boost: Monday 9-10:45AM, Tuesday-Thursday 8:45-10:15AM

WORKSHOP LEADER:

Workshop Leaders facilitate campers through their workshop time. They will need to organize their lesson plans and connect activities to the mission of camp, directly or indirectly. Workshop Leaders give two sessions of the same workshop. Past workshops have ranged from songwriting to yoga and ecstatic dance, to identity, to OurStory of women in rock and roll. If you have interest in being a Workshop Leader you will receive a separate form to propose your idea. No musical experience required, group facilitation experience preferred.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Headliner/Amplify: Dependent on Day of Workshop, 12:30-2:50PM (45 min workshop time taught twice)

• Boost: Day of Workshop, 10:15AM-1PM (30 min workshop time taught twice)

Feelings Team:

Feelings team *must* have experience in clinical, therapeutic, or school counseling settings. 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.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Headliner/Amplify: (Flexible) 7:30AM-12PM and/or 12-4:30PM

• Boost: (Flexible) 7:30AM-12PM and/or 12-3:30PM

• Kickstart: (Flexible) 7:30-11:30AM

CAMP CREW:

A position to help keep camp running smoothly. Positions can be part or full-time shifts, or can be customized to your availability. Camp Crew can be helping with camper pick-up/drop-off in the morning and afternoon, supporting lunch/snacks, leading crafts and games, recess, workshop support, supporting transitions, starting the dance party, etc. No musical experience required.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Headliner/Amplify: (Flexible) 7:30AM-12PM and/or 12-4:30PM

• Boost: (Flexible) 7:30AM-12PM and/or 12-3:30PM

• Kickstart: (Flexible) 7:30-11:15AM

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 Operations Manager and help execute the plan as efficiently as possible. Note: Roadies must complete a volunteer application. Allies welcome. 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):

• Headliner: Monday 10:30-11AM, Tuesday-Thursday 10-10:30AM and/or 12-12:30PM, Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM

• Amplify: Monday 10:30-11AM, Tuesday-Thursday 10-10:30AM and/or 12-12:30PM, Friday 10:30AM-12PM

• Boost: Monday-Thursday 10-10:30AM and/or 2-2:30PM, Friday 10AM-12PM

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. Note: Get in touch with the Operations Manager at sara@omahagirlsrock.com, no volunteer application necessary.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Load In Day: June 16 at Automatic Print, Holland Performing Arts Center, 10:30am-3:00pm

• Lout Out Day: June 29 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 10:30am-1:00pm

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. Photographers must provide their own equipment. 

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• All Camps: Monday-Thursday, Flex, All Day Friday, Friday Showcase (Kickstart only), Saturday Showcase

Showcase Support:

Showcase volunteers help set up/tear down the stage, provide backstage support, and help run the merch booth. Allies welcome. Note: If you are interested in Showcase Support, camp application is unnecessary. Please contact info@omahagirlsrock.com if interested.

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• All Day Showcase

YOUTH VOLUNTEER

Youth Volunteers support Omaha Girls Rock programming at Amplify, Boost, or Kickstart Summer Camps. It is not required to have musical experience to be a Youth Volunteer, but some experience at OGR Camp is useful. Youth Volunteers 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 // Kickstart & Boost: Ages 13-18

Required Availability During Camp Week(s):

• Amplify, Boost, Kickstart: Full Day Required

OTHER

We know this is a lot of information! If you're not sure how to help but would like to support OGR submit an application and we will work with you to find the right position for you! Email volunteer@omahagirlsrock.com to inquire.