Overview
Our Singing for the Brain sessions offer people affected by dementia a chance to enjoy a fun activity within a supportive environment. 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 participants an enjoyable activity and the chance to socialise with others affected by dementia. As a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer, you'll welcome and talk 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.
Responsibilities
* Welcome and converse with attendees, helping them feel at ease.
* Set up the room and tidy away after the session; prepare and distribute refreshments.
* Support the session facilitator by distributing materials such as songbooks and song sheets.
* Encourage participation and assist with activities during the session, either online or in person.
* Assist virtual sessions by navigating Zoom and ensuring smooth delivery.
Qualifications
* Interest in developing meaningful relationships and making a real difference.
* Desire to enable people with dementia to express themselves through music.
* Enthusiastic, friendly, and compassionate with good listening skills.
* Ability to support in-person and online sessions; comfortable using Zoom for virtual sessions.
* Experience of dementia is not required.
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; Trusted expert; Better together; Compassionate. Equal opportunities: Alzheimer\'s Society is committed to equal opportunities and 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, including making reasonable adjustments for people with a disability or long-term condition.
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