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Published 12/9/25 10:26AM

VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR/GUITAR INSTRUCTOR FOR YOUTH GUITAR CLASSES

Guitars Not Guns
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Petaluma, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Ongoing commitment, leading 3-4 guitar courses per year. Each course last 8 weeks.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR/GUITAR INSTRUCTOR FOR YOUTH GUITAR CLASSES

    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:

    Guitars Not Guns currently has an opening for a new director for the Sonoma County chapter and is accepting applications.

    WHO WE ARE:

    Guitars Not Guns is an international nonprofit (25 years strong) helping at-risk and all children find positive alternatives to drugs, violence, and addiction. We provide free guitar lessons and free instruments in a group setting—right here in Sonoma County.

    YOUR ROLE:

    • Lead community outreach to local organizations hosting classes
    • Recruit and train volunteer guitar instructors (we currently have 10)
    • Coordinate fundraising activities (events, campaigns, etc.)
    • Oversee purchasing and refurbishing of guitars and accessories
    • Manage social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
    • Oversee student enrollment (with support from the Assistant Director, Librarian, etc.)
    • Lead guitar classes in collaboration with fellow volunteer instructors
    • Support finance management in collaboration with the Treasurer/Secretary
    • Mentor students and fellow Guitars Not Guns volunteers

    SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER:

    Reply to this post with your name, email, phone number, brief background (your guitar experience), and any prior music teaching. Please also respond to the questions below.

    RECENT NEWS AND VIDEOS (copy/paste URLs):

    VIDEO: Level 1 Graduation

    www.guitarsnotguns.org/L1-Class-Grad-Petaluma-2025

    VIDEO: FOX 13 News clip

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=elq-C9eKDVU

    ARTICLE: GNG Graduation Day!

    www.petaluma360.com/article/entertainment/graduation-petaluma-guitars-not-guns/

    VIDEO: Level 2 Workshop

    www.guitarsnotguns.org/L2-Workshop-Petaluma-2025

    Linktree - Donate, Instagram, TikTok

    linktr.ee/guitarsnotguns.sonoma

    This opening is being created because I am relocating in the next several weeks, and will mentor the new incoming director for a smooth, successful transition.

    Thank you for helping change a child’s life through music!

    Stephan Avanozian

    Director, Sonoma Chapter

    guitarsnotguns.org

    Guitars Not Guns: 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serving kids since 2000

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Petaluma, CA
    Associated Location

    Sonoma County area

    Petaluma, CA, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Once your application is received, the next step in the process is that you will be contacted by a GNG volunteer for a brief discussion, and if we mutually agree to move forward, you'll be registered for a speedy background check, virtual online training, and then attend a 1-hour volunteer guitar instructors orientation session plus ongoing training meetings, in your spare time most likely in Cotati or Sonoma.

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