Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer - Milton Keynes

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer! This rewarding role offers you the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals affected by dementia through the joy of music. You'll help create a supportive environment where participants can enjoy singing and socializing. Your compassion and enthusiasm will be key in encouraging engagement during sessions, whether in-person or online. If you’re looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity that allows you to connect with others and support a meaningful cause, this is the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welcome and talk to people with dementia to help them feel at ease.
• Support the session facilitator with activities, online or in person.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Enthusiasm

Listening Skills

Online Navigation

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.

We are looking for two volunteers to support our sessions which take place at:

Herons Lodge Guide Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, Great Holm, Milton Keynes. MK8 9AA

Sessions occur between 2-4pm on the 1st and 3rd Monday each month (bank holidays excluded).

You’ll 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!

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.

Minimum age 16