GR!BNE aims to bring young emerging musicians together with mentors to develop skills and confidence in music while learning to take pride in their accomplishments.
Be part of GR!BNE and help young girls write songs and find their voice! We have a range of direct mentorship and indirect mentorship volunteer opportunities available.
Every volunteer must:
- be 18 years or older
- hold a current Blue Card (or be willing to acquire one – we can assist you with this)
- be interviewed by the Volunteer Coordinator (either in person or via Skype)
Please note GR!BNE is run by volunteers. We are hoping to secure a grant that will allow us to pay our hard-working volunteers a stipend (to cover travel costs and incidentals).
Direct Mentorship Roles
Direct Mentorship positions are open to individuals who self-identify as female, trans* (regardless of identity), or gender non-conforming.
Instrument Instructor (musical experience required; teaching experience beneficial): Instrument Instructors teach our campers their chosen instrument of either guitar, bass, drums or vocals. Campers possess a range of skill levels – some have never picked up an instrument, while others have been playing for years. Instructors teach small groups of 5-10 campers, and are responsible for working with other instructors to plan lessons, teach instruments and create a supportive learning environment.
Time commitment: Monday 9am-4pm, Tue-Fri 9am-12pm, Saturday showcase 11am-4pm
Band Coach (musical experience required): Band coaches are assigned to one band for the duration of the week. Working with a band manager, you will monitor each band practice and help the band members prepare for their live performance at the end of the week. As band coach, you will guide the girls in all aspects of working in a band including setting up, tuning, songwriting, stage presence learning to play as a group and learning to listen to one another.
Time commitment: Monday 9am-4pm, Tue-Fri 1pm-4pm, Saturday showcase 11am-4pm
Band Manager (no musical experience required): Band managers provide support, advice and endless encouragement for their band throughout the week, while promoting healthy band dynamics. You’ll accompany them as attend workshops, help them come up with a band name and logo, lead break time activities, and more. No musical experience is required but working with youth is a plus.
Time commitment: Monday 9am-4pm, Tue-Fri 1pm-4pm, Saturday showcase 11am-4pm
Floater: Want to help out in a direct mentor position (band manager, coach, instrument instructor), but can not commit for the full week? Floater may be the role for you! Fill in while other volunteers take breaks and help out when needed.
Time commitment: flexible days (Mon-Fri) morning (9am-12pm) or afternoon (12pm-4pm)
Lead Roadie: (basic equipment knowledge required): Are you a total gear head? The lead roadie is in charge of the setup, breakdown, and moving of equipment throughout the week, coordinating the roadies. Primary responsibilities include setting up equipment, overseeing the changeover of classrooms from instrument instruction to band practice every day, helping set up for lunchtime bands and troubleshooting gear.
Time commitment: preferably Mon-Fri 11am-4pm, Saturday showcase 11am-4pm; however, this role can be divided up if you can only commit to particular days
Indirect Mentorship Roles
These are more flexible roles, perfect for people who only have a few hours to spare. These positions are open to people of all genders.
Kitchen Crew: Help feed our hard-working volunteers lunch and fuel throughout the day, and provide snacks for participants. Tasks include set up, clean up and keeping track of any dietary restrictions.
Time commitment: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm preferred, but days and hours are flexible
Roadie (basic equipment knowledge preferred): Able to plug in a guitar? Set up a drum kit? Move a few amps? Roadies are in charge of setup, breakdown, moving equipment throughout the week, changing the classrooms from instrument instruction to band practice everyday, and helping with Showcase setup.
Time commitment: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm and Saturday showcase 11am-4pm preferred, but days and hours are flexible
Support Crew: Just happy to help? Be a part of the support crew! Assist sign in/sign out, set up workshops, move gear, untangle chords, make posters, whatever is needed.
Time commitment: days and hours are flexible
Showcase Crew: Help out on the big day! Tasks include help setting up gear, tuning guitars, stage managing, ticketing, greeting people etc.
Time commitment: Saturday 11am-4pm
*We strive to be as inclusive as possible. Girls Rock! Brisbane values diversity of age, race, economic status, gender expression, size, physical ability, developmental ability, musical interests, learning styles, nationality, religion, thought, citizenship status, and sexual orientation. We promote respect and do not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia, or other discriminatory behaviour or expression.
Keen to get involved?
The next GR!BNE will be Monday 23 – Friday 27 September 2019 at Backbone Youth Arts, East Brisbane.
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