Singing for the Brain Facilitator Volunteer - Redditch

Alzheimer's Society; Redditch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Singing for the Brain Facilitator Volunteer in Redditch. In this role, you'll use your musical skills to support people with dementia during uplifting singing sessions. Responsibilities include facilitating activities while ensuring a supportive atmosphere. This community-based opportunity takes place on Tuesday mornings. Ideal for those passionate about music and helping others. Interested candidates can apply by contacting the organization via email.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication and facilitation skills needed.
• Strong knowledge of music and ability to facilitate musical activities required.
• Enjoyment in meeting new people and teamwork essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and deliver sessions of songs and musical activities.
• Create a fun and relaxed atmosphere for participants.
• Ensure sessions meet the needs of attendees, both online and in person.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Music knowledge

Empathy and compassion

Teamwork

Online navigation skills

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 volunteering opportunity is community‑based in Redditch, taking place on Tuesday mornings (10:00-12:00) during term time (30 sessions a year).

Location: Windmill Community Centre, Rye Grass Lane, Redditch, B97 5YE.

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

For more information please contact [e-mail].

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. We can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by email [e-mail] or call 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].