Mentorship positions (instrument instructors, band managers/coaches, camp counselors, workshop leaders, etc) are open to female-identifying or gender non-conforming volunteers only; non-mentorship positions (roadies, showcase crew, etc) are open to people of all gender identities. Our campers come from a wide range of neighborhoods and socio-economic backgrounds and we strive to create a volunteer base that reflects that diversity.

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Please note that all volunteers are required to provide all legally required state and federal background checks and attend a mandatory training session before camp begins. Click here for more information about our background check requirements and how to obtain your clearances.

Camp Week Direct Mentorship Roles

  • Instrument instructors are responsible for designing a curriculum for the week, with an emphasis on developing skills that campers can put to use right away in band practice, that is responsive to the different learning styles, needs, and interests of the class. This is a direct role with campers for non-male volunteers who have provided all required clearances.

    Instruments taught at camp are: Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Drums, Keyboard. Instrument classes are Monday - Thursday from 9:15 - 10:45am (you must be available to be at all 4 classes to be considered for this role). Each instrument class has approximately 5 students and two teachers.

    Many volunteers combine this role with Band Manager or Camp Counselor.

  • Band managers oversee band practice, guide their band through the collaborative process of creating a song by helping the group set goals, giving constructive feedback, and mediating conflicts. Band managers are also responsible for setting up equipment, checking levels, and troubleshooting sound problems. This is a direct role with campers for non-male volunteers who have provided all required clearances. Each band will have two Band Managers. New volunteers will be paired with returning Managers.

    This position requires availability all five days of camp from 10:00am - noon, plus availability for the showcase on Saturday afternoon.


    Band Managers often double duty and are also instrument instructors or Camp Counselors.

  • Camp counselors are needed to work with campers when not in instrument instruction or band practice (assemblies, workshops, lunchtime, drop off/pick up, etc ) and to help with other tasks (resetting rooms, lunch pick-up, snack distribution, etc.) when they are needed. This is a direct role with campers.

    This is a good position for those who need a more flexible schedule and/or those without a musical background. Ideally availability Monday-Friday in a morning shift (8:30am-12:30pm) or afternoon shift (12:00pm-4:00pm).

  • Workshop leaders are responsible for designing a class that is appropriate for both a younger group (10-13) and an older group of campers (14-18) or two different curriculums for these groups. The workshop should also consider the campers’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests; if the workshop is music-related, leaders should present a variety of genres, cultures, and eras. All workshops are an hour long and offered twice, back to back from 1:00 - 3:00pm.

    Past workshops have included Songwriting, Zine Making, Live Sound Engineering, Healthy Body Image, Healthy Boundaries in Relationships, Yoga, Zumba, Self Defense, Banned Books, and Artist Talks from visual artists!

    This is a great option for someone with a skill to share but is only able to volunteer for one afternoon.

    If you are interested in leading a workshop (either during camp week or during year), please e-mail programming@girlsrockpittsburgh.org

Volunteer Support Roles

  • Roadies help load in and out of camp and the showcase, set up instrument classrooms in the morning and band rooms in the afternoon, and make sure all equipment is where it needs to be throughout the day and week. Roadies may also provide assistance to instrument instructors and band managers by replacing broken strings, tuning guitars, locating missing equipment, etc.

    Roadie support is most needed on the Sunday before camp, the last day of camp (Friday), and before and after the Showcase.

  • Showcase Volunteers assist with showcase set-up, take tickets, and sell raffle items, camper band t-shirts, and other merchandise, and are there to cheer on the bands as they perform!

  • Throughout the year, Girls+Rock! is invited to participate in neighborhood and community events. Come help with our hands-on instrument booth at Open Streets or our button making station at Unblurred - all while spreading the word about our other programming! There are a variety of opportunities throughout the year!

  • Every year, we coordinate donations from local business, grocery stores, and other food and snack vendors to support our programing. Campers receive two snacks each day, Monday through Friday. While campers generally provide their own lunches for camp, we also supply a free lunch for any camper who requests one on their application.

    We also like to provide lunch for all of the volunteers that make camp possible.

    This is a great way for someone in the food service industry to volunteer time and resources.

Leadership Positions

Girls+ Rock! Pittsburgh is always looking for community members who are interested in taking the next step and joining our leadership team. Each year, we call for new Board Members in the fall. Board terms begin in January. If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors for Girls+ Rock! Pittsburgh, please e-mail operations@girlsrockpittsburgh.org or keep an eye out for our official application period beginning in October.