About The Role
We are looking for volunteers for our Singing for the Brain groups in Bristol.
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.
You can choose which group to support - there is no requirement to do both. Westbury-on-Trym Singing for the Brain:
When: Wednesday, weekly
Session running time: 10:30am – 12pm
Where: Saint Monica Trust, Cote Lane, Westbury on Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UN
Volunteer hours required: Wednesdays, 10:15am- 12:15pm OR Knowle West Singing for the Brain:
When: Tuesdays, weekly
Session running time: 10:30am – 12:15pm
Where: Bristol Community Links South, Langhill Avenue, Avon, Bristol, BS4 1TN
Volunteer hours required: Tuesdays, 10:15am- 12:30pm
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.
You’ll be great for the role if:
1. You have an interest in developing meaningful relationships and making a real difference.
2. You want to enable people with dementia to find their voice through music in an incredibly rewarding role.
3. You are fun and enthusiastic.
4. You have the ability to listen and display compassion.
5. 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.
6. Experience of dementia is not essential, nor is the ability to sing!
Minimum age 16
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About Alzheimer's Society
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