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About The Role
If you are a confident singer and would like to use this skill to make a difference to people living with dementia, then we'd love to hear from you.
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 Facilitator Volunteer, you'll utilise your musical knowledge and singing skills to support the facilitation and delivery of a programme of songs, musical activities, and physical movements, ensuring sessions are flexible and responsive to the needs and interests of the people attending. You will be instrumental in creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere where people feel supported and safe to engage with the activities, either online or in person.
This group meets weekly on Fridays 10am-12pm at St Matthew's Church, Chichester Road, Croydon CR0 5NQ.
Minimum Requirements
You'll be great for the role if:
* Have good verbal communication and facilitation skills.
* Have good music knowledge and are able to facilitate a range of songs and musical activities.
* Enjoy meeting people and being part of a team.
* If you are facilitating our virtual sessions, you will need to be able to navigate effectively online and be able to use Zoom with confidence.
* Can demonstrate empathy and compassion.
Minimum age 18.
This role will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Check from either the Disclosure and Barring Service (England & Wales), Disclosure Scotland Check (Scotland) or AccessNI (Northern Ireland).
Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.
For more information please contact [email protected]
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