Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer- Hereford

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer, where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals affected by dementia. This rewarding role involves welcoming participants, encouraging their involvement in uplifting singing sessions, and providing support to the session facilitator. Whether in-person or online, your enthusiasm and compassion will help create a supportive environment for attendees to socialize and express themselves through music. If you have a passion for helping others and want to contribute positively to your community, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Interest in developing meaningful relationships and making a difference.
• Ability to listen and display compassion.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and talk to people with dementia, helping them feel at ease.
• Encourage participation in singing sessions and support the facilitator.

Skills

Compassion

Listening Skills

Enthusiasm

Online Navigation

Education

Minimum age 16

Tools

Zoom

Job description

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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, but 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 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 Support Volunteer, you'll be welcoming and talking to people with dementia, helping them to feel at ease. Once the singing session starts, you'll provide encouragement to participate in the activity, and support the session facilitator with the activities, either online or in person.

This group meets 10am-12.15pm on Wednesdays (30 weeks of the year) at St Martin's Church Hall, 89 Ross Road, Hereford HR2 7RJ.

You will be great for the role if:

• 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 an incredibly rewarding role.
• You are fun and enthusiastic.
• You have the ability to listen and display compassion.
• If you are supporting our virtual sessions, you will need to be able to navigate effectively online and be able to use Zoom with confidence.
• Experience of dementia is not essential, nor is the ability to sing!

Minimum age 16

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 Support Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706.