Overview
As a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer, you'll be welcoming and talking to people with dementia, helping them to feel at ease. You will help set up the room and tidy away at the end of the session and help prepare and distribute refreshments as well as supporting the session facilitator by distributing materials such as songbooks. 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. The group takes place every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 11.15am until 12.45pm at the New Life Church, Fuller Drive, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6TH. Volunteers will be expected to support in setting up the room and tidying away at the end, for this we would expect volunteers to arrive 30 minutes before the start time, and allow 30 minutes after the finish time. The group is very informal and welcoming. You would be joining a small team of volunteers who all work together to support the group. We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.
* 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!
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 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. This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.
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