For talented youth orchestra or choir students

Volunteer basis, positions are available year-round

Statement of Job

In alignment with the Atlanta Music Project (AMP) mission, the AMP Music Mentor will assist AMP Teaching Artists with group lessons, provide some one-on-one instruction and assist with rehearsals and concerts.

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand and represent the AMP philosophies for uplifting youths, families and communities through the pursuit of musical excellence.
• Assist AMP Teaching Artists during group lessons
• Assist AMP students during rehearsals
• Participate in AMP concerts as needed
• Actively seek opportunities for AMP to collaborate with other organizations
• Coordinate and Cooperate with AMP administrators in keeping track of AMP students’ attendance and progress
• Form effective partnerships with fellow AMP Music Mentors
• Attend peer exchange/training workshops throughout the year
• Receive community service credits
• Perform with AMP or students during concerts and on occasion perform for AMP students

• Passion for music as a tool to empower youth
• Ability to inspire, work with and mentor youths ages 6 and up
• Ongoing membership in a local youth orchestra or choir
• Proficiency on one of the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, oboe, flute, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, voice, orchestral percussion
• Excellent inter-personal skills and be comfortable working in a team
• Ability to adapt, be flexible and have a sense of humor

The AMP Music Mentor is a volunteer position. The successful candidate will commit to a minimum of 2-4 hours of service per month. 1 or 2-hour shifts are available Monday through Friday during after school hours and Saturdays. Background check required for those 17 years and up. 

Apply to be a Music Mentor HERE