Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer - DERBY CITY

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

Job summary

A leading charity for dementia is seeking volunteers to support Singing for the Brain sessions. The role focuses on welcoming participants, encouraging them to engage, and assisting in organizing activities. Ideal candidates are compassionate, enthusiastic, and interested in helping people with dementia find their voice through music. A rewarding opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• You have an interest in developing meaningful relationships.
• You want to enable people with dementia to find their voice through music.
• You are fun and enthusiastic.
• Ability to listen and display compassion.
• Experience of dementia is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and talk to people with dementia, helping them to feel at ease.
• Set up the room and tidy away at the end of the session.
• Prepare and distribute refreshments and support the session facilitator.
• Provide encouragement to participate in the activity.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Interest in relationships

Ability to listen

Job description

Overview

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. We need you to help make this happen. 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 sessions provide an enjoyable activity and an opportunity to socialise with others affected by dementia.

Two Groups

• Sing & Sway — Meets from 1.30pm – 3.30pm every 3rd Monday of the month. Meeting Location: DE73 6TD
• Musical Memories — Meets from 10.30am – 12.30pm every 4th Monday of the month. Meeting Location: DE22 1AY

Responsibilities

• Welcome and talk to people with dementia, helping them to feel at ease
• Set up the room and tidy away at the end of the session
• Prepare and distribute refreshments and support the session facilitator by distributing materials such as songbooks
• Provide encouragement to participate in the activity and support the session facilitator with activities, either online or in person

Qualifications / What you’ll bring

• You have an interest in developing meaningful relationships and making a real difference
• You want to enable people with dementia to find their voice through music in a rewarding role
• You are fun and enthusiastic
• You have the ability to listen and display compassion
• If supporting our virtual sessions, you can navigate online and use Zoom with confidence
• Experience of dementia is not essential, nor is the ability to sing

How to apply

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 0300 222 5706.

Minimum age 16

About Alzheimer’s Society

Please note that all volunteering opportunities are based in the UK and you must be living in the UK to volunteer with us. We are unable to sponsor visa applications but are grateful for your interest in supporting us.

Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.

By 2025, an estimated 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends will be affected.

Dementia is a complex condition, and there’s no one-size fits all solution but until we find a cure, our aim is to transform lives today.

We do this by:

• Providing flexible support services so that people with dementia, their carers and loved ones can access expert advice and guidance, support through their most challenging days, and a safe space to turn when they need it.
• Being a force for change — using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will change the lives of people affected by dementia now and in future.

Our Values

• Determined to make a difference: We’re passionate, focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
• Trusted expert: We’re listening, learning and we use experience and evidence.
• Better together: We’re open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together.
• Compassionate: We’re kind, honest and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities and 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. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.