Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer - Basingstoke

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

Job summary

Join Alzheimer's Society as a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer and help create uplifting music sessions for people affected by dementia. This rewarding role involves welcoming participants, encouraging engagement, and supporting activities in a fun, compassionate environment. No prior experience is needed; just bring your enthusiasm and listening skills!

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 16
• Interest in developing meaningful relationships.
• Ability to navigate online platforms, especially Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and converse with people with dementia.
• Encourage participation in activities during sessions.
• Support the facilitator with session activities, both online and in person.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Listening

Job description

About The Role

Our Singing for the Brain sessions offer people affected by dementia a chance to enjoy a fun activity within a supportive environment, and we need your help to make this happen!

Singing for the Brain is a structured group session based on principles of music therapy and singing, designed for people with dementia, who may attend alone or with a carer. These uplifting sessions provide an enjoyable activity and an opportunity to socialise with others affected by dementia.

As a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer, you’ll welcome and converse with people with dementia, helping them feel at ease. During the session, you’ll encourage participation and support the session facilitator with activities, either online or in person.

This group meets at St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Old Basing, RG24 7DJ, on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday afternoons of each month, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

You’ll be a good fit if:

• You are interested in developing meaningful relationships and making a difference.
• You want to help people with dementia find their voice through music in a rewarding role.
• You are fun and enthusiastic.
• You can listen with compassion.
• If supporting virtual sessions, you can navigate online platforms confidently, especially Zoom.
• Experience with dementia or singing is not required.

If online application completion is challenging, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or call 0300 222 5706 for support.

Minimum age: 16

About Alzheimer's Society

We are here for everyone affected by dementia. By 2025, an estimated 1 million people in the UK will be living with dementia, impacting many carers, families, and friends.

Our goal is to improve lives today while working towards a cure. We provide support services, advocate for change through research and influence, and uphold our core values of being determined, trusted, collaborative, and compassionate.

We are committed to equal opportunities, embracing diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of our work, including recruitment and workplace adjustments.