SESSION-BASED Volunteering

Instrument Instructors will work as a team of 2-3 to teach their assigned instrument group: guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, or vocals! BRPM has an outlined learning schedule for instrument instruction. Using the outlined plan, and along with fellow instructors, you are responsible for developing curriculum and lesson plans for your musicians.

Instrument Instructors must meet the following requirements to apply:

* Experience playing, taken lessons, and a basic skill level and knowledge of their particular instrument.

* Participate in mandatory meet-ups with fellow instructors at least once before the session begins to prepare for instruction and instrument group teaching and lesson planning.

Other preferred, but not required, competencies include:

* Experience teaching/instructing adult learners.

* Ability to develop a curriculum to meet all musicians at their skill level and help them prepare for their band practices leading up to the final Showcase.

If you are interested in a full day of volunteering, this position pairs well with Band Coach, Support Crew or Workshop Leader.

Lead Instrument Instructors serve as the point person and coordinator of their assigned instrument group. Lead Instructors facilitate the pre-session meet-ups and communications prior to the session. They teach along with their fellow instructors and help organize the materials from past sessions.

Lead Instrument Instructors must meet the following requirements to apply:

* At least 1 year of playing experience of your selected instrument.

* Taught a basic skill level of your particular instrument for at least 1 year.

* Volunteered as an Instrument Instructor with BRPM previously (Adult or Youth Sessions).

* Organize at least one meet-up for Instrument Instructors before the session begins to prepare for instruction and instrument group teaching and lesson planning.

Other preferred, but not required, competencies include:

* Strong lesson planning and organized preparation for your instrument group.

* Ability to develop curriculum to meet all musicians at their skill level and help them prepare for their band practices leading up to the final Showcase,

* Willingness to periodically check in with your fellow instructors and musicians during sessions.

This is a great position for folks who teach music or people interested in gaining experience with music education!

If interested, this position pairs well with Band Coach or Support Crew.

As a Band Coach, you will be teamed up with a partner and together you will work with a band of musicians who are collaborating on writing, playing, and arranging a song for a final Showcase performance at a local music venue! In addition to coaching the band musically, you will guide them through an entire weekend of workshops including t-shirt silkscreening, band photos, and more!

Band Coaches must meet the following requirements to apply:

* Basic knowledge and be able to play or be well acquainted with at least one of the five instrument groups taught (drums, bass, voice, guitar, keys).

Other preferred, but not required, competencies include:

* Experience with mentor/mentorship and team-building.

* Experience with writing and/or performing an original song with a band.

If you are interested in a full day of volunteering, this position pairs well with Instrument Instructor, Lead Instrument Instructor or Support Crew.

Help us make some noise! You’ll run sound during morning assemblies, lunchtime guest performances, afternoon assemblies, and the Showcase dress rehearsal.

Requirements

Must have basic knowledge of running a board/mixer/PA with 5 or more inputs and understand how to support live band sound.

Time Commitment

Sunday: Mandatory Volunteer Orientation

Monday: 7:30am-6:00pm

Tuesday-Friday: 11:30am-6:00pm

Saturday: Showcase performance

No musical experience necessary! Throughout the three-day session, you will help with specific tasks to help everything stay on track! The Support Crew members are vital in making sure everyone is having a great experience during Adult Sessions!

We have created three crews to help get everything done:

Site Crew: You will help make the weekend run smoothly by working with all Workshop Leaders to make sure they have the supplies and support that they need, and create organizational systems to make sure everything is easy to find and distribute. You will also help keep the building organized and tidy throughout the day.

Gear Crew: You will work with the Keeper of the Gear to ensure everyone has the gear they need. Throughout the weekend, you will be a roadie for the bands, help move gear for instrument instruction, and set up for workshops and bands.

Food Crew: We need your help to make sure everything runs smoothly! This position includes setting up and breaking down food/drinks throughout the day. People get cranky when they are hungry and you will be making sure everyone is fed and HAPPY!!

Support Crew roles pair well with folks who have limited availability during the sessions. Please be explicit about your schedule needs in the application.

Each BRPM Summer Session includes workshops to encourage creativity, self-awareness, and expression. Past workshops have included: Songwriting Workshop, Amplifier and Gear Repair Workshop, Silk Screening, Women In Rock History, and Self-Defense.

We’re also interested in proposals for workshops on other relevant topics that align with our mission and enhance the experience at BRPM. Send your suggestions to contact@raisingpowerfulmusicians.org along with your application.

All workshop leaders will need to meet with the Program Director prior to the session.

Time Commitment

Flexible

This position is our equivalent to a counselor, and is one of the most rewarding jobs for volunteers at GRCB. The Band Manager serves as positive mentors for their assigned youth band. The Band Manager ensures youths are where they need to be at all times, and, at the end of the day, attend the daily staff meeting. (If you have musical experience, then you can assist your Band Coach as well.)

Time Commitment

Sunday: Mandatory Volunteer Orientation

Monday: 7:30am-6:00pm

Tuesday-Friday: 11:30am-6:00pm

Saturday: Showcase performance

To help keep youth safe, GRCB needs an onsite nurse to help out with youth health needs!

• Attend to minor first aid needs (Band-aid assistance please!)

• Keeping track of youth allergies and medications.

BRPM prefers nurses that are currently practicing. Folks who are First-Aid Certified can also apply for this role.