Nonprofit
Published 3/20/26 6:36PM

Guitar/Piano Instructor

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    April 2, 2026
    End Date:
    June 11, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum of 2-3 hours a week on either Wednesday or Thursday
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Urban Areas
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Other Requirements:
    Must be an experienced guitar or piano player. Jazz experience is preferred.

    Description

    Kid City Hope Place is an after school program for high school students living in South and Central Los Angeles. It offers tutoring, college and job preparation, academic enrichment all within a healthy and supportive community of peers. Since its inception fifteen years ago, Kid City has been building a music program with an emphasis on group learning and musical performance. We offer private and group lessons for students in all levels on Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00pm.

    Kid City is seeking a musician proficient in one or more of the following instruments: piano, guitar, to volunteer at least one of the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide general music education such as basic music theory, music history and music appreciation in an instrument
    • Conduct individual and ensemble instruction in an instrument
    • Engage with youth in an encouraging and uplifting manner

    Technical and Performance Skills

    • Knowledge of and experience on their primary instrument
    • Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
    • Must work well with diverse populations

    Physical and Mental Demands

    • Able to work in dynamic, sometimes noisy environment typical of a youth center
    • Speech and hearing within normal ranges; speech clarity sufficient for standard face to face and telephone communications
    • Patience and flexibility

    Hours: at least one hour a week (between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM)

    Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays

    Location

    On-site

    Kid City Hope Place

    1021 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

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