Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways that you can help the young people that we serve. Here are just a few ideas, but we encourage you to contact us at musicandyouth@gmail.com to tailor a volunteer program to your interests and time availability.
You could:
Teach a master classDo a performance at a Music ClubhouseDonate your original music to our listening areaDonate an instrument, computer or electronicsBecome a Mentor…The Music Clubhouse Mentor Program
Mentors Are:
•Not as much a teacher as a friend who can jam (playing the
Not as much a teacher as a friend who can jam (playing the same instrument or a complimentary instrument) or help with practice etc.
•Someone to talk with and who will listen and help clarify musical
Someone to talk with and who will listen and help clarify musical as well as life goals.
•Support young people through on-going one-to-one relationships.
Support young people through on-going one-to-one relationships. •Serve as positive role models.
Serve as positive role models. •Build self-esteem and motivation.
Build self-esteem and motivation. Mentor Qualifications:
•Be 21 years old or older.
Be 21 years old or older. •Have proficiency in one or more musical instruments.
Have proficiency in one or more musical instruments. •Have experience and/or strong desire to work with teens/young people in a supportive environment.
Have experience and/or strong desire to work with teens/young people in a supportive environment. •Be willing to commit to the relationship and the time required.
Be willing to commit to the relationship and the time required. •Successfully meet all screening criteria – e.g. background checks.
Successfully meet all screening criteria – e.g. background checks. •Be willing to attend mentor orientation and training as offered.
Be willing to attend mentor orientation and training as offered. Time Commitment:
Varies, but usually a couple of hours twice a month.
Benefits:
•Opportunity to inspire a young person and make a difference in their life
Opportunity to inspire a young person and make a difference in their life •Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress and achieve goals
Satisfaction in helping someone mature, progress and achieve goals •Give back to the community
Give back to the community Interested?
We’d love to talk more… please contact us by email at musicandyouth@gmail.com
