WHAT: Lead volunteers in teaching kids how to make songs on drum machines. DESCRIPTION OF NON-PROFIT PARTNER: Aviva is a non-profit serving Los Angeles children and families in crisis via compassionate support, therapeutic services, and guidance. THE VOLUNTEER PROJECT YOU'D MANAGE: At "MUSICWORKS: Make Beats With Kids", 3-6 volunteers help under-served kids write their own songs using drum machines. You'll lead the class and the volunteers. IMPACT: Did you know that music education has been linked to higher emotional stability, IQ, and fewer dropouts? You can be the person who helped make these statistics a reality. TIME COMMITMENT: Two Saturdays a month 11am-1pm. LOCATION: Hollywood ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Volunteers must: Be 18+ Have some experience with drum machines (Volunteers will have time to learn specific drum machine before leading) Complete an L.A. Works training and Aviva Background checks WANT TO SIGN UP? Click "Express Interest" below

Los Angeles, CA

WHAT: Step up your volunteer game by leading music volunteers in LAUSD Modern Band classrooms. ABOUT LITTLE KIDS ROCK: Little Kids Rock is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that all public school children have the opportunity to unlock their inner music makers. They do this by partnering with school districts, training public school teachers in their innovative curriculum, and donating all of the instruments and resources necessary to run rockin’ music programs. THE VOLUNTEER EVENT YOU'D RUN: At "MUSICWORKS: Teach Kids to Rock," community volunteers skilled in an instrument help public school students learn to play and appreciate music. As the Project Leader, you'd: recruit and train volunteers assign, direct, and supervise volunteers manage all communication between volunteers, Little Kids Rock, and L.A. Works be led by a public school teacher who will be in charge of teaching the curriculum TIME: 2-3 hours 1 day/week, during regular school hours. Please note this opportunity requires some day time availability. LOCATION: Schools across L.A. County and definitely near you! REQUIREMENTS: Some facility with either guitar, bass, drums, or keyboards required Leaders must commit to leading for at least 6 months Leaders must attend an L.A. Works training. Leaders must clear any background checks required by their school BENEFITS: Gain marketable leadership skills Learn about the non-profit world from the inside Make a bigger impact Network with other people and groups committed to bettering Los Angeles INTERESTED? Click the Express Interest button below!