Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer- Hereford

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

Job summary

A leading charity for dementia is seeking volunteers to support the Singing for the Brain sessions in Hereford. Ideal candidates will be engaging, compassionate, and enthusiastic individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with dementia. You'll assist in facilitating enjoyable, music-based sessions, ensuring attendees feel welcome and supported. No prior experience necessary, just a passion for helping others.

Qualifications

• Interest in developing meaningful relationships.
• Ability to listen and display compassion.
• No prior experience with dementia needed.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage with people with dementia.
• Set up and tidy the session environment.
• Support the session facilitator during activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Enthusiasm

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and talking to people with dementia, helping them to feel at ease.
• Setting up the room and tidying away at the end of the session.
• Preparing and distributing refreshments and supporting the session facilitator by distributing materials such as songbooks.
• Providing encouragement to participate once the singing session starts and supporting the session facilitator with the activities, either online or in person.
• Distributing materials and assisting with activities as needed during the session.

Details

This group meets 10:00am–12:15pm on Wednesdays (30 weeks of the year) at St Martin's Church Hall, 89 Ross Road, Hereford HR2 7RJ.

You’ll be great for the role if you:

• 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

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 on 0300 222 5706.

About Alzheimer’s Society

Please note that all of our volunteering opportunities are based in the UK and you must be living in the UK to volunteer with us. Unfortunately, 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, we\'re focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Trusted expert: We\'re listening, we\'re 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, we\'re honest and we don\'t shy away from challenges.

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. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.