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 based on principles of music therapy and singing, designed for people with dementia who may attend alone or with a carer. These uplifting sessions provide an enjoyable activity and an opportunity to socialise with others affected by dementia.
As a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer, you’ll welcome and engage with people with dementia, helping them feel at ease. During the 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 real 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!
Love people? Love music? Make a difference and volunteer for our Salford Singing for the Brain group for people with dementia and their carers. The role involves 3 hours once a month on the first Monday at the Dementia Hub, postcode: M6 6PU.
Singing experience is not necessary, but confidence and good communication skills are important.
If completing online applications is difficult, please contact us by email at volunteering@alzheimers.org.uk or call 0300 222 5706 for support with the application process.
Minimum age 16
About Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.
By 2025, it’s estimated that 1 million people in the UK will be living with dementia, affecting many carers, families, and friends.
Dementia is complex, and while there’s no cure yet, our goal is to transform lives today through support, research, and advocacy.
We do this by:
* Providing flexible support services for advice, guidance, and a safe space.
* Driving change through research and influencing policy for breakthroughs.
Our Values
* Determined to make a difference: We are passionate, focused, and aim for lasting impact.
* Trusted expert: We listen, learn, and base our actions on experience and evidence.
* Better together: We collaborate and leverage our strengths.
* Compassionate: We are kind, honest, and face challenges head-on.
Equal Opportunities
Alzheimer’s Society is committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We strive to create a barrier-free, inclusive environment and will make reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities or long-term conditions.
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