CAMP VOLUNTEER ROLES
Volunteer Applications for GRCS 2025 open April 27th!
summer ‘25 youth camp will take place in saskatoon from August 11 - 15th at mayfair united church
Our volunteers make it possible to do what we do - without them, we wouldn’t exist! We would be thrilled for you to join the Girls Rock Saskatoon Family and have some fun volunteering with us this summer. Summaries of our volunteer roles are listed below, and are grouped into Mentor Roles and Support Roles. Get in touch with us if you have any questions!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 25th, 2025*
* Note that you can absolutely still apply after this date, this deadline just helps us start assigning roles and draft weekly schedules so we can provide details to you as soon as possible!
ADULT VOLUNTEERS (AGE 18+): Please be advised that a valid vulnerable sector criminal record check is required; if you go to the Saskatoon Police Station in person to get your check, there is no fee; please note that there is a $10 fee (not covered by us) if you opt to apply for your criminal record check online.
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS (AGES 15 - 17): Support Roles with “*” denote positions open to youth! Great opportunity for GRS alumni!
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - mandatory for select roles*:
Sunday, July 27th: 3:00 - 5:00 PM at The Two Twenty (220 20th St W, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0W9)
*If attendance is required for the role, it will be listed under the Time Commitment details!
camp set-up/CLEAN UP (at Mayfair United Church):
If you are able to attend and help out, it’s greatly appreciated! Set up also provides a great opportunity to get to know your fellow volunteers and become familiar with the space before camp.
Sunday, August 10th: Set-up 12:00 - 4:00 PM (approx.)
Friday, August 15th: Clean-up 4:45 - 7:00 PM (approx.)
camp week (volunteer hours vary by role):
Monday, August 11th - Friday, August 15th: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Mayfair United Church
-Volunteers will be provided daily lunch and snacks at camp, and are entitled to breaks throughout the day!
showcase performance (AT THE BROADWAY THEATRE):
Saturday, August 16th: Volunteer hours between 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM (approx.). Our volunteer wind-up celebration is usually after the showcase - details to come!
Please note: If financial constraints are a barrier to taking part in volunteering at Girls Rock Camp, compensation is available for your time spent with us (for both adult and youth volunteers).
Mentor Roles
These roles are reserved for individuals who identify as female, two-spirit or gender expansive. Individuals in mentor roles work directly with campers to help support and teach them throughout the week. Please note that certain roles require musical experience, while others do not.
Volunteer Orientation for mentor roles is mandatory.
*PLEASE NOTE: THE DETAILS BELOW ARE BASED ON GRCS 2024 NEEDS AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE (IF NECESSARY) BEFORE THE VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS OPEN*
Instrument Instructor
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation
- Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 12 PM
key features:
Teach campers how to play an instrument
Moderate musical experience required
You may combine this role with Band Manager or Coach for a full day of volunteering!
Musical Experience: REQUIRED
ROLE SUMMARY:
You will be paired with another instructor to create a supportive space for learning guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, or vocals with a small group of campers. Moderate experience on your instrument of choice is needed - no need to be a pro! Lesson outlines will be provided.
Band Coach
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation
- Monday and Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
-Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1 - 5 PM
-Saturday Showcase: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
key features:
Mentor and bond with your team daily, with a focus on the band’s music
Support your band at the Saturday showcase
You may combine this role with instrument instructor if you want a full day!
Musical Experience: ENCOURAGED but not required
ROLE SUMMARY:
You will be assigned to one awesome band of campers! You’ll work closely with the Band Manager to help your band play their instruments, write their song, and provide general tech support and group facilitation. Some experience writing songs and playing instruments would be helpful.
Band Manager
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation
- Monday and Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
-Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 1 - 5 PM
-Saturday Showcase: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
key features:
Mentor and bond with your team daily, with a focus on band dynamics
Support your band at the showcase
You may combine this role with instrument instructor if you want a full day!
Musical Experience: not required
ROLE SUMMARY:
Band Managers make sure their band is where they need to be on a daily basis, and oversees band practices. You will support and encourage campers, handling group dynamics, conflict, and decision-making. You’ll work closely with the Band Coach: they focus on the music, and you focus on teamwork and collaboration.
Band Aid
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation
- Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Shifts can be flexible for folks unable to commit to full day!
key features:
Support campers and other volunteers
Experience working with youth is an asset
Enjoy time at camp!
Musical Experience: not required
ROLE SUMMARY:
Be present and available at camp to support camper’s emotional and behavioural challenges. This may involve problem solving and conflict resolution. Experience working with youth is an asset. Ideally you’ll be available for the duration of camp week to build rapport, however shifts can be flexible if needed!
Apply for a Mentor Role:
Support Roles
Support roles are great for those who want to help out “in the wings” at camp! Support roles have varying degrees of responsibility, time commitment, and types of work, and require less camper interaction than a mentor role. Shift-work is involved in most of these roles and many are easy to pair together if you’re looking for a few different tasks to participate in.
Volunteer Orientation July 27th is mandatory for some of the support roles
Volunteers of all genders and abilities (musical or otherwise) are encouraged to apply for support roles! Roles with “ * ” are open to youth ages 15-17!
Front Desk
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation
- Monday - Friday: 8-9 AM and 4-5 PM
key features:
Short shifts
You may combine this role with snack crew or another position for a full day of fun!
Musical Experience: NOT REQUIRED
ROLE SUMMARY:
You will be the first smiling face that the campers see in the morning! Help guardians and campers get signed in and out each day, and sell Saturday Showcase tickets during your time behind the desk.
Set Up & Clean Up Crew*
Time Commitment:
- Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM (Set-up)
- Friday: 4:45 - 7 PM (Take-down)
key features:
Open to youth volunteers*
Minimal time requirement
Having a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle would be an asset
You may combine this with any other role to achieve MVP status!
Musical Experience: NOT REQUIRED
ROLE SUMMARY:
Busy during camp week but still want to volunteer? We need your help setting up for camp and taking everything down when it ends! This may include moving around gear, chairs, etc., setting up rooms and stocking supplies, some light cleaning, and if you have a vehicle, transporting gear! The more volunteers we have, the quicker and easier it gets.
Food Coordinator
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation
- Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
key features:
Coordinator role
Experience with meal planning is an asset
SPEND LOTS OF TIME AT CAMP!
Musical Experience: NOT REQUIRED
ROLE SUMMARY:
Oversee all things food! Plan the week’s daily lunches and snacks, make grocery lists, take the lead on food-prep, and oversee the Food Crew to make it all happen. This role is essential in keeping campers and volunteers happy and energized by keeping them well-fed!
Food Crew*
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation
- Monday - Friday: 9-11 AM, 11 AM - 1 PM, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
KEY FEATURES:
Open to youth volunteers!*
Short, flexible shifts
If you would like a full day of fun, this could be combined with gear crew or front desk!
Musical Experience: NOT REQUIRED
rOLE SUMMARY:
Help with snack preparation, serving and supervising meals, kitchen clean-up, and assist in keeping everyone happy by keeping them nourished. May involve some errands such as picking up food donations, supply runs, etc. There are three shift options so you can choose what works best with your schedule (or stick around all day, it’s up to you!).
Gear Coordinator
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation
- Sunday: 12 - 4 PM
- Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
-Saturday Showcase: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM (approximate)
KEY FEATURES:
Coordinator Role
Familiarity with musical equipment (instruments and gear) required
Having a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle would be an asset
Spend a lot or a little time at camp!
Musical equipment experience: required
(Musical ability not required)
rOLE SUMMARY:
Coordinate all aspects of the musical equipment used at camp and delegate to your Gear Crew. Secure and manage gear rentals and coordinate movement of gear during camp week at the church and at the Saturday Showcase. You should be familiar with musical equipment and should be available for the majority of camp week, but you don’t necessarily need to be on site at all times/there is some flexibility in the schedule.
Gear Crew*
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation
- Sunday: 12 - 4 PM
- Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
-Saturday Showcase: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM; 3:00 - 4:00 PM (approximate times)
KEY FEATURES:
Open to youth volunteers!*
Familiarity with musical instruments and equipment is an asset
Flexible shifts available
You might want to combine this role with front desk for a full day of fun!
Musical Experience: NOT REQUIRED
rOLE SUMMARY:
Help the Gear Coordinator make the music happen! Load and unload gear and move it around the space as need. Requires some moderate to heavy lifting (amps, drums, etc.). Shifts can be flexible - you don’t necessarily need to be at camp all day everyday, but availability to be there periodically throughout the week as required by the Gear Coordinator is essential!
Photographers*
Time Commitment:
-Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM for Band Portraits
-Saturday: 12:30 - 2:30 PM for Camp Showcase
- FLEXIBLE: Monday - Thursday: 9 AM - 4:30PM
KEY FEATURES:
Open to youth volunteers*
Must supply your own equipment
Minimal time commitment/flexible shifts
Musical Experience: NOT REQUIRED
rOLE SUMMARY:
Document Girls Rock Camp Saskatoon! We need experienced photographers to capture Band Portraits, the Camp Showcase, and candid shots from camp if possible. Ideally these photos will be passed onto us in a timely manner so that they can be shared with the campers. By taking on this role, you are also giving us permission to use the images on our website, social media, and promotional materials going forward. You will be credited on our website as this year’s camp photographer(s), and we will credit/tag you in our initial social media posts as we reveal the photos. We encourage you to sign up for as many shifts as you like!
Craft Coordinator
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation
-Sunday: 12 - 4 PM
- Monday - Friday: Self-scheduled
KEY FEATURES:
Coordinator Position
Flexible shifts
Experience in arts and crafts an asset!
Musical Experience: NOT REQUIRED
rOLE SUMMARY:
Work with our programming committee to plan crafts for camp week. This could include making posters, signs, buttons, or limitless other forms of responsible/therapeutic art activities as you see fit. Ideally the crafts will reflect a somewhat eco-friendly attitude by incorporating up-cycling and repurposing materials with minimal waste in mind.
Rock Star Driver
Time Commitment:
- Volunteer Orientation Optional
- Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
KEY FEATURES:
A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required as well as
a copy of your driver abstract (GRS will reimburse this expense!)
Rental van provided for your use
Musical Experience: NOT REQUIRED
rOLE SUMMARY:
Help transport campers and their gear safely to and from the Recording Arts Institute of Saskatoon on Friday! A van will be provided for your use and you’ll be accompanied by the Band Manager and Coach of each band throughout your travels. A detailed schedule will be provided to ensure smooth and efficient trip coordination throughout the day.