Volunteers
(Note: To volunteer at the CBA Father’s Day Festival visit the FDF Volunteer Page.)
The Music Camp needs three different types of Volunteers: Teaching Assistants, Office Staff, and “Roustabouts.” You can read about each of them below.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and CBA members.
Music Camp Volunteers – TAs, Office Staff, and Roustabouts – receive the following compensation:
- all meals during Music Camp
- dry tent camping during Music Camp and Father’s Day Festival
- a four-day Father’s Day Festival ticket
- the opportunity to attend afternoon and evening events and workshops when not performing their Volunteer duties
Volunteers do not have access to intensive classes unless they are a TA for a class or unless they pay in full for the class (in either case, attendance shall not interfere with their Volunteer duties).
Teaching Assistants
- The TA’s job is to help the teacher and the students as needed in and out of class.
- TAs need to be proficient with the instrument or vocal material in the class they are TA-ing for as well as have some experience with teaching.
- TAs need to arrive on site by noon on Sunday, although arriving earlier to help set up is appreciated.
- Learn what the instructor needs (get copies, chairs, water, play lead or backup, etc.). Ask us if you need help.
- If the class location is not working out, help figure out a new location or ask the camp director.
- During class, watch the students. If you see anyone struggling, do what you can to help them.
Tasks for All Music Camp Volunteers Outside of Class
- Attend the volunteer staff meeting on Sunday at 3:30.
- Carry a cellphone and make sure that the Camp Director knows the number.
- Help with chairs or other issues as needed.
- Host one or more afternoon electives or evening jams.
- Help newcomers adjust to camp, reach out to anyone looking lost and make an effort to include and encourage them in jams.
Office Staff
- Check people in at the start of camp and provide info during the camp.
- Arrive Sunday morning to prepare to check students in Sunday afternoon.
- Staff the office, answering questions and coordinating with the director.
- Provide information to people during camp.
- Help pack up the office on Wednesday.
Roustabouts
- Set up the shade structures and chairs and move items during camp.
- Retrieve the pop-up shade structures from the storage facility, assemble them, and distribute them on Saturday.
- Reposition and/or take down the shade structures on Wednesday during the Father’s Day Festival changeover.
Tasks for All Music Camp Volunteers Outside of Camp
- Publicize the camp on social media!
- Publicize the camp to your friends!
- Possibly give an instructor or camper a ride from/to the airport or the Bay Area.
- Possibly host instructors or campers who need a place to stay the night before or after camp.
How to Apply
Send email to MusicCamp@CaliforniaBluegrass.
Birthdate (m/d/y):
CBA member number:
Phone (cell?) and postal address
Instrument(s) you play and level:
How comfortable you are singing:
Style(s) of music you play:
Skill at assembling pop-up structures, lifting, etc.:
Availability from the Saturday before camp to Father’s Day:
Years that you’ve attended the Father’s Day Festival:
Years that you’ve attended the CBA Music Camp:
Any physical limitations:
You can call us at the number below:
(844) BLU-GRASS (844-258-4727)
Please let us know as soon as possible.