Get Involved
We Rock! Chicago relies almost entirely on volunteers to staff our week-long summer camps and other programs, as well as fundraising, outreach, and events in the months leading up to camp.
Volunteering at Camp
Past volunteers have done everything from working security shifts at summer music festivals, to teaching drums at camp and photographing our End-of-Camp Extravaganza performance. Whatever your talents, chances are there’s a niche for you at We Rock! Chicago.
There are three primary, week-long positions that volunteers fill during camp week: counselors, band coaches, and instrument teachers. Each plays a vital role and we ask that you only apply to these positions if you are serious about making a commitment to the entire week of camp.
Can’t be there all week? There are also multiple part-time positions available including everything from snack delivery to presenting hour-long workshops.
Please contact our camp staff if you’re interested in presenting a workshop: volunteer@werockchi.org.
We Rock! Chicago welcomes all volunteers who are women, transgender (of any identity), and/or gender non-conforming, to apply for camp-week positions. We are committed to providing a safe space for everyone, as well as educating staff, volunteers, and community members in order to create an inclusive environment for all. Positions outside of camp week are open to everyone.
To be considered for a camp week volunteer role, all applicants must:
Participate
in a brief interview with a WeR!C staff member – sign up here
Attend
a mandatory Volunteer Orientation session
Review
the Volunteer Manual
Complete
a fingerprint background check
Year Round Volunteer Opportunities
If you can’t commit to camp week itself, don’t worry—we still need you! Whether you can lend a hand at load in/out, spread the gospel of WER!C from behind a booth at a music festival, or just show up to support our youth when they rock out at their End-of-Camp Performance Extravaganza, we truly value your support.
Email volunteer@werockchi.org anytime to see what’s coming up and find out how we can use your help. We’ll also love you if can donate gear (new or used); donate t-shirts, art supplies or other crafty gems for camp-week activities; host a benefit show, or a fundraising event at your place of business; or just make a donation in any amount — because every dollar counts!