Singing for the Brain Facilitator Volunteer - Kidderminster

Alzheimer's Society; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization seeks a Singing for the Brain Facilitator Volunteer in Kidderminster. This role supports people living with dementia through music activities and social interaction. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills, musical knowledge, empathy, and be available on Tuesday afternoons during term time. A commitment to creating a supportive atmosphere is essential.

Qualifications

• Confident singer with good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate a range of songs and musical activities.
• Enjoy meeting people and being part of a community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and deliver a programme of songs and musical activities.
• Create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for attendees.
• Be available on Tuesday afternoons during term time.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Facilitation skills

Music knowledge

Ability to navigate online platforms

Empathy and compassion

Job description

About The Role

If you are a confident singer and would like to use this skill to make a difference to people living with dementia, then we’d love to hear from you

Singing for the Brain is a structured group session, designed around the principles of music therapy and singing for people with dementia, who may attend alone or with a carer. These uplifting sessions offer the people attending an enjoyable activity, as well as the chance to socialise with other people affected by dementia.

As a Singing for the Brain Facilitator Volunteer, you’ll utilise your musical knowledge and singing skills to support the facilitation and delivery of a programme of songs, musical activities, and physical movements, ensuring sessions are flexible and responsive to the needs and interests of the people attending. You will be instrumental in creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere where people feel supported and safe to engage with the activities, either online or in person.

This role is community based in Kidderminster. We are looking for a facilitator to be available on Tuesday afternoons between 12:30-14:30 during term time (30 sessions a year).

Location:
Trinity Methodist Church Centre
3 Churchfields
Kidderminster
DY10 2JL

Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

You’ll be great for the role if:

• Have good verbal communication and facilitation skills.
• Have good music knowledge and are able to facilitate a range of songs and musical activities.
• Enjoy meeting people and being part of a team.
• If you are facilitating our virtual sessions, you will need to be able to navigate effectively online and be able to use Zoom with confidence.
• Can demonstrate empathy and compassion.

Minimum age 18.

If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying... please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or call on 0300 222 5706.

This role will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Check from either the Disclosure and Barring Service (England & Wales), Disclosure Scotland Check (Scotland) or AccessNI (Northern Ireland). If you require further information regarding Criminal Records Check, please contact [e-mail].

Equal Opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities. Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long‑term condition.