Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer - Abergavenny

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

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.

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!

Abergavenny Singing for the Brain is held every Thursday from 10.30 to 12pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Baker Street, Abergavenny NP7 5BH.

We are looking for a friendly and outgoing person who can help us to set up the room from 10.15am, prepare and serve refreshments, as well as making sure that the venue is left as clean, neat and tidy as we found it.

You will have the opportunity to interact with the group, developing your understanding of dementia and the needs of carers, so good listening skills and empathy are as essential as the sense of fun you can bring to the role.

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