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.
As a Singing for the Brain Support Volunteer, you’ll be welcoming and talking to people with dementia, helping them to feel at ease. 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:
- 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!
You'll be great for the role if:
~You are reliable and punctual
~You can work quickly and efficiently
~You have the physical ability to move tables and chairs
~ You are prepared to attend necessary training to help you in
your role
Experience of dementia is not essential, nor is the ability to sing!
This group meets fortnightly on Fridays at
The Fitzwilliams Centre,
Windsor End, Beaconsfield HP9 2JW.
Candidates will need to be available from 9.30am - 10.00am and from 12.00pm - 12.30pm
As a Singing for the Brain Volunteer, you'll be setting up the room with chairs and tables and then clearing away after the session has taken place
By setting up the room, you create an environment in which people can experience an enjoyable activity which helps towards their feeling of wellbeing.
If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying....please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Support Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706
Minimum age 16