Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer - South Asian Families - Wolverhampton

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

Job summary

Alzheimer's Society seeks a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer in Wolverhampton to assist individuals affected by dementia through engaging activities. As a volunteer, you’ll help create a warm environment, encouraging participation in music and community bonding. Your role will involve both online and in-person engagements to enhance the experience for attendees.

Qualifications

• Friendly and outgoing personality required.
• No singing ability necessary, but willingness to dance expected.
• Interest in developing meaningful relationships and supporting people with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and talk to people with dementia during sessions.
• Encourage participation in song and support the session activities.
• Assist in both online and in-person settings.

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, designed around the principles of music therapy and singing, for people with dementia, who may attend alone or with a carer. These uplifting sessions provide an enjoyable activity and the opportunity to socialise with others affected by dementia.

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

You’ll be great for the role if:

• You have an interest in developing meaningful relationships and making a 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 show compassion.
• If supporting virtual sessions, you should be confident navigating online platforms and using Zoom.
• Experience of dementia is not essential, nor is the ability to sing!

Singing for the Brain Group for South Asian Families takes place monthly, usually on the 3rd Wednesday, at the Bob Jones Community Centre, Bromley Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AS. Volunteers are expected to attend between 10:30 am and 1 pm.

Our group is popular, and we are looking for volunteers to help us raise awareness and support people affected by dementia from South Asian cultures.

You must be friendly and outgoing. You do not need to be able to sing, but participants will expect you to dance.

If completing online applications is difficult, please contact us by phone or email for support. Reach out to the Volunteering Support Team at [e-mail] or call 0300 222 5706.

Minimum age: 16

About Alzheimer's Society

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

By 2025, an estimated 1 million people will be living with dementia in the UK, impacting many carers, families, and friends.

Dementia is complex, and while there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, until we find a cure, our goal is to improve lives today.

We do this by:

• Providing flexible support services for people with dementia, their carers, and loved ones.
• Advocating for research and influencing policies to bring about breakthroughs that change lives now and in the future.

Our Values

Determined to make a difference: We're passionate, focused, and committed to creating a lasting impact.

Trusted expert: We listen, learn, and base our actions on experience and evidence.

Better together: We collaborate, share strengths, and achieve more collectively.

Compassionate: We are kind, honest, and courageous in facing challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We aim to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible for all, including reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities or long-term conditions.